Atelier Z Beta 5+ DX review

A fully-equipped Jazz Bass variant with glacial looks... chilling! It's time to don the thermals for a night on the ice

Atelier Z Beta 5+ DX
(Image: © Atelier)

Guitar World Verdict

A whole lotta bass for the money, the Atelier Z Beta 5+ DX is a feature-stacked Jazz variant with a cooler than cool finish.

Pros

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    Impressive tones.

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    Effortless playability.

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    Looks very cool.

Cons

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    Jazz and Stingray tones don’t appeal, steer clear.

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    Crowded controls setup.

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