MarkBass Gloxy Kimandu 5 String Bass – Black
A premium-feel, modern 5-string bass designed with Richard Bona — delivering pro-level tone and performance at an unbeatable price.
The MarkBass Gloxy Kimandu 5 brings the acclaimed Kimandu design into the Gloxy series, offering the same charm, ergonomics and tonal DNA of the original signature model at a dramatically more accessible price point. Developed through Marco De Virgillis’ Glocalization philosophy, this bass blends globally sourced components with Italian quality control to deliver exceptional value without compromise.
Designed step-by-step with Richard Bona, the Gloxy Kimandu 5 features the distinctive Kimandu body shape, an ultra-comfortable neck for low-action playing, a smooth back contour for classical seated posture, and a deep lower cutaway for effortless upper-fret access. It’s powered by Markbass soapbar pickups and the MB Instrument Pre, the same preamp used in their high-end instruments. Switching between active and passive modes is seamless, with virtually no volume drop — a standout feature of this advanced circuitry.
Every instrument is inspected in Italy to the same standard as Markbass’ premium lines, and each one includes the rugged MB Universal Bass Gig Bag.
FEATURES
- Designed with Richard Bona: Signature Kimandu-inspired body shape built for balance, ergonomics and modern performance.
- MB Instrument Pre: High-quality onboard preamp with transparent active/passive switching and powerful EQ shaping.
- Markbass Soapbar Pickups: Clear, dynamic and articulate tone across all five strings.
- Ultra-Finished Maple Neck: Smooth, fast-playing neck designed for super-low action.
- Selected Maple Fingerboard: 24 frets, 34" scale, precise feel with modern clarity.
- Ninja-Style Body Shape (Bolt-On): Lightweight, comfortable and built for serious stage use.
- 18 mm String Spacing (5-String): Ideal spacing for fingerstyle, slapping and modern technique.
- Italian Quality Assurance: Every Gloxy instrument is individually checked at Markbass HQ in Italy.
- MB Universal Bass Gig Bag Included: Premium case supplied as standard.
- High-Value Gloxy Series: Built from globally sourced components efficiently selected for maximum performance per dollar.
Why You’ll Love It
- Designed in collaboration with Richard Bona for top-tier playability
- Pro-level preamp and pickups identical to Markbass' premium models
- Transparent active/passive switching with no volume jump
- Sleek modern design with excellent ergonomics and full upper-fret access
- Incredible value for money thanks to Markbass' Glocalization production approach
- Comes with a high-quality gig bag — no extras needed
