Markbass Mb Rb Kilimanjaro F1 5 Signature Richard Bona Olive

Essential Information About the Markbass MB RB KILIMANJARO F1 5 Bass

• 5-string signature bass by Richard Bona: designed for precision, dynamics, and highly articulated modern playing.


• Versatile electronics: Markbass preamp with active/passive operation and 3-band EQ to switch from a natural sound to more sculpted settings.


• Premium comfort: one-piece maple neck with a Comfy Thin D profile (20 to 22 mm / 0.79 to 0.87"), flamed maple fingerboard, and flat radius for efficient low action.


• Italian craftsmanship and Markbass Custom Deluxe gig bag included for an instrument ready to perform on stage or in the studio.

A Markbass Signature Crafted for Demanding Players

The MB RB KILIMANJARO F1 5 follows a clearly high-end approach: the neck ergonomics, swamp ash luthiery, and the combination of Markbass electronics with Bartolini pickups aim for a balance between definition, musicality, and control. The Ninja RB Bass Design body shape and refined details (black binding, selected hardware) reinforce its identity as a signature bass with a bold look.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This bass is intended for intermediate to expert bassists seeking an expressive, precise, and stable instrument, with the freedom of a true passive mode and the power of a modern preamp. It excels in jazz, fusion, funk, groove, pop, and world music, especially when a clear attack, notes that remain audible in the mix, and a usable 5th string are desired.

Sound

The swamp ash body generally provides a quick response and beautiful clarity, with tight lows and a well-present high end, ideal for articulated lines and right-hand nuances. The maple neck and flamed maple fingerboard enhance precision and snap, while the 34" / 864 mm scale length ensures familiar tension on 5 strings. The Bartolini MK4CBC pickups prioritize definition and balance across the entire range, and the Markbass preamp (V/V/T active-passive + 3-band EQ) allows switching from a natural tone to a more sculpted sound, with fine control over bass, mids, and treble.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain optimal tension and intonation, favor 5-string bass string sets in long scale format (34" / 864 mm scale length). The instrument comes with a Markbass Custom Deluxe gig bag, convenient for transport and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Swamp ash
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Color	Green
Nbr of strings	5	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	24

Shape	NINJA RB BASS DESIGN	Radius	16" / 406 mm
Wood	2-piece swamp ash	Nut	GRAPHTECH BLACK TUSQ
Thickness	38 mm / 1.50"	Headstock	MARK DOUBLE SHAPE
Binding	black binding	Tuners	HIPSHOT USA
Finish	natural satin	Pickups	BARTOLINI MK4CBC
Profile	COMFY THIN D SHAPE	Preamp	MARKBASS V/V/T (active/passive) + 3-band EQ
Adjustment	DUAL ACTION TRUSS ROD HEADSTOCK SIDE + GRAPHITE BARS	Thumb rest	ebony (optional)
Frets	24 (2.4 mm)	Manufacture	Italy
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Gig bag	MARKBASS CUSTOM DELUXE included