Dean Unveils John Entwistle Hybrid 5-String Bass

Dean unveiled several new basses at NAMM this year including a 5-string version of the John Entwistle Hybrid bass. Sharing many of the features of the 4-string Hybrid, The Ox’s new signature model sports bolt-on construction with an alder body and a maple “C”-shaped neck. Other features include a pair of EMG HZ Humbucker pickups, a dual purpose die-cast bridge, and die cast tuners.

The Dean John Entwistle Hybrid 5-string bass is due this year and is available for pre-order for $699. For more info, check out the Dean Guitars website.

Dean John Entwistle Hybrid 5-string Bass Details:

• Alder Top/Body
• 34˝ Scale
• Bolt-On Maple C Neck
• Maple Fingerboard
• Black Dot Inlays
• Die Cast Tuners
• Chrome Hardware
• Dual Purpose Die Cast Bridge
• EMG HZ Humbucker Pickups
• Finishes: Classic Black

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