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McGrath Guitars

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Candy Apple Red – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Candy Apple Red – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

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Overview

32-inch medium-scale five-string J-Style Thunderhorse V with three custom-ordered Nordstrand soapbars: Big Blade at the neck, Big Split in the middle and Big Single at the bridge. This is a current in-stock McGrath instrument, photographed as an individual build rather than a generic catalog model.

Why Players Choose This

This bass is built for players who want three distinct pickup personalities under one right hand. The neck position is voiced for warm low end, the middle pickup brings P-style midrange character, and the bridge adds J-style clarity. On a gig or session, the 12-way selector lets you combine those voices without swapping instruments or relying on an external switching rig.

Key Features

  • 32-inch medium-scale five-string J-Style Thunderhorse V
  • Candy Apple Red finish
  • Mahogany body
  • Three custom-ordered Nordstrand soapbar pickups: Big Blade, Big Split and Big Single
  • 12-way McGrath rotary pickup selector
  • McGrath Tilt EQ with push-pull preamp bypass and passive tone
  • Roasted flame maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement
  • Ebony fingerboard with 12-inch radius
  • Hipshot Type A bridge and Ultralite tuners
  • McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case included

Why TCU Recommends This

This model stands out because the pickup choices are intentionally different rather than three copies of the same voice. That gives the 12-way system a strong musical purpose. For a professional player covering several styles in one set, the medium scale and broad tonal palette make this a very compelling boutique option.

Specifications

  • Model: J-Style Thunderhorse V
  • Finish: Candy Apple Red
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Roasted Flame Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
  • Fingerboard: Ebony (12" Radius)
  • Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
  • Nut Width: 1.8"
  • Scale Length: 32" Medium Scale
  • Weight: 9.4 lbs
  • Pickups: Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split, Big Single
  • Electronics: McGrath Guitars 12-Way Rotary Selector, McGrath Tilt EQ
  • Bridge: Hipshot Type A Nickel
  • Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite Nickel
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Strings: D'Addario NYXL (.045–.130)
  • 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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