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McGrath Guitars

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Black Sands – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Black Sands – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

$3,299.00
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Overview

One-off Black Sands variant with blue pearl mist beneath a high-gloss topcoat, alder body, three passive EMG 40HZ pickups, 12-way McGrath Switch, Tilt EQ and master tone. This is a current in-stock McGrath instrument, photographed as an individual build rather than a generic catalog model.

Why Players Choose This

This is aimed at the five-string player who wants the low-B range without the reach and feel of a longer scale. The 32-inch scale can make position shifts and long sets feel more manageable, while three EMG pickups and McGrath’s switching system let the bass move from focused fundamentals to broader layered textures.

Key Features

  • 32-inch medium-scale five-string design
  • One-off Black Sands finish with blue pearl mist and high-gloss topcoat
  • Alder body
  • Three passive EMG 40HZ pickups
  • McGrath 12-way rotary pickup selector
  • McGrath Tilt EQ with master tone and push-pull preamp bypass
  • Roasted flame maple neck reinforced with carbon fiber
  • Hipshot A-Style bridge and USA Ultralite tuners
  • McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case included

Why TCU Recommends This

The appeal here is the combination of a less-common medium scale, a full five-string range and a genuinely flexible control platform. It is a boutique instrument with a practical mission: give working players more sounds and a different feel without forcing them into an oversized instrument.

Specifications

  • Model: P-Style Thunderhorse V
  • Finish: Black Sands with Blue Pearl Mist
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Roasted Flame Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
  • Fingerboard: Roasted Flame Maple (12" Radius)
  • Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
  • Nut Width: 1.8"
  • Scale Length: 32" Medium Scale
  • Weight: 9.2 lbs
  • Pickups: 3x EMG 40HZ Passive
  • Electronics: McGrath Guitars 12-Way Rotary Selector, McGrath Tilt EQ, Master Tone
  • Bridge: Hipshot A-Style
  • Tuners: Hipshot USA Ultralites
  • Hardware: Black
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Strings: D'Addario NYXL 45–135
  • Case: McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case

Best For

Professional and serious bassists looking for a distinctive McGrath build for live performance, studio recording, rehearsal and touring, with an emphasis on flexible tone, playable ergonomics and boutique construction.

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