Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 Electric Bass, Natural Burl

The Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 5-string electric bass guitar is engineered for today’s demanding bass players who want a versatile instrument that excels on stage, in the studio, or during practice sessions. With an elegantly burled poplar top layered over a swamp ash body, this bass delivers a visually striking aesthetic and a balanced tonal foundation that highlights lively lows, punchy mids, and clear highs. Its ergonomic design and deep lower horn carve ensure easy access to the entire fretboard, whether you’re seated or standing during extended gigs.

Built with a robust five-piece maple and walnut neck, the Pinnacle 5 offers strength, stability, and resonance that enhances sustain and overall feel. The ebony fretboard is adorned with diamond inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers, improving playability and visibility on darkened stages. With a standard 34-inch scale length and 24 medium jumbo frets, this bass feels familiar yet exceptionally responsive across a wide range of playing styles, from thumping grooves to melodic runs.

At the heart of the Pinnacle 5’s sonic versatility are dual custom-wound Rockfield MDC5 humbucker pickups, each equipped with dedicated mini-toggle switches for coil splitting. Combined with a push-pull master volume control that toggles between active and passive modes and a three-band EQ for bass, mid, and treble adjustments, this instrument offers an expansive palette of tones. Whether you’re after classic vintage warmth or modern, aggressive lows, the Pinnacle 5 delivers with confidence and character.

Key Features

• Swamp ash body with ornate poplar burl top for balanced tone and eye-catching looks
• Bolt-on five-piece maple and walnut neck for strength and resonance
• Ebony fretboard with diamond inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers
• Dual Rockfield MDC5 humbucker pickups with mini-toggle coil-split switches
• Push-pull master volume for active/passive switching with 3-band EQ
• Standard 34-inch scale for familiar playability
• MCN5 bridge with adjustable string spacing
• Black hardware and MK diecast tuning keys

Technical Specifications

Body
Top: Poplar Burl
Body: Swamp Ash
Construction: Bolt-On

Neck
Neck: 5-Piece Maple and Walnut
Fretboard: Ebony
Number of Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Diamond with Glow-in-the-Dark Side Markers
Scale Length: 34” (approx. 34-inch)
Truss Rod Type: Dual Action with spoke wheel at the base of the fretboard
Neck Profile: Standard C
Neck Width at Nut: 1.77” (approx. 1.77-inch)
Neck Width at 24th Fret: 3.07” (approx. 3.07-inch)
Nut Material: Synthetic Graphite
Nut Width: 45 mm (approx. 1.77”)
Strings: D’Addario .045-130

Electronics
Master Volume with push-pull for Active/Passive switching, Pickup Balance, Bass, Mid, Treble, 2x Mini Toggle Pickup Coil Split
Neck Pickup: Rockfield MDC5
Bridge Pickup: Rockfield MDC5

Hardware
Hardware Finish: Black
Tuning Keys: MK Diecast
Bridge Type: MCN5 with side-to-side string spacing adjustment

What’s Included

Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 5-String Electric Bass Guitar