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McGrath Guitars

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Vice City – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

McGrath Thunderhorse V – Vice City – 32-Inch Medium Scale 5-String Bass

$3,299.00
$3,299.00
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Overview

Hand-painted Vice City finish over a lightweight basswood body, 32-inch medium scale, three custom-ordered Nordstrand soapbars, 12-way switch and McGrath Tilt EQ. This is a current in-stock McGrath instrument, photographed as an individual build rather than a generic catalog model.

Why Players Choose This

At 8.8 lbs, this five-string is unusually approachable for players who want extended range but do not want a heavy instrument hanging on the shoulder for a two-hour set. The 32-inch scale shortens the reach, while the three Nordstrand pickup voices cover deep vintage warmth, P-style punch and brighter J-style definition.

Key Features

  • 32-inch medium-scale five-string J-Style Thunderhorse V
  • Hand-painted Vice City pearl/high-gloss finish
  • Lightweight basswood body; listed at 8.8 lbs
  • Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split and Big Single pickups
  • 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
  • Black Badass high-mass bridge and lightweight tuners
  • McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case included

Why TCU Recommends This

TCU’s reason for carrying this one is simple: it solves real performance problems while still feeling like a piece of boutique craft. Lower weight, medium scale, active/passive flexibility and a broad pickup palette all matter to working bassists, and the hand-painted Vice City finish gives the instrument a genuine one-off identity.

Specifications

  • Model: J-Style Thunderhorse V
  • Finish: Vice City
  • Body: Basswood
  • 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: 8.8 lbs
  • Pickups: Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split, Big Single
  • Electronics: McGrath Guitars 12-Way Rotary Selector, McGrath Tilt EQ
  • Bridge: Badass High Mass Black
  • Tuners: Badass Lightweight Black
  • Hardware: Black
  • Pickguard: Simulated Anodized Gold
  • 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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