Members georgestrings Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 After avoiding them like the plague for my entire bass playing career, I'm toying around with the idea of adding a 5'er to the fold - mainly just to cover stuff that goes below low C... I'm not planning on playing it all that much - I still plan on covering Low C on up with my 4 bangers - so, we're probably only talking about 4 or 5 songs - so, I'm not planning on playing it all that much, nor acclimating myself to it all that much, NOR spending all that much on it($200 or so, used - maybe up to a max of $250)... So far, I've looked into: Ibanez Sr-405 5string Active or, OLP Stingray MM 5 clone Any thoughts on these, or other suggestions??? Just thought I'd add: I play with a pick(and don't slap much at all), and like Jazz width necks - so a narrow neck/tight string spacing is a plus, to me... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'd say used Ibanez basses might be your best bet. Spector made (maybe still makes, I don't know) some cheaper 5-ers - I think they were the Performer series. That's where I'd start. Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 OLP Tony Levin or those SX/Douglas/Brice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have the four string and you can't beat it for the price. Rogue LX405 Pro 5-String Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 MTD Kingston. you will NOT be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 MTD Kingston. you will NOT be disappointed. For $250, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wotamess Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 yamaha bb405, maybe? -wam- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have the four string and you can't beat it for the price. Rogue LX405 Pro 5-String Bass I have the 4, 5 and 6 string model some of the best on the market in comparison to the low price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 yamaha http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMRBX375 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Grind-Bass-Guitar-5-BXP-NTB-?sku=511362 This is what I have. Its decent. EDIT: Didn't see the whole $250 max thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I appreciate all the suggestions, but I'm definetly not spending $400 on a 5'er at this stage of the game - *if* I end up liking playing one, I might just change over completely from 4s to 5s - then I'd buy a higher end instrument or 2... One of the reasons I brought up the Ibby 405 is that I can get an SR 405 in decent condition for $170, a nicer SR 405dx(active, 3 band EQ) for $212... I'm going to look into those Rogues before I buy, though... Thanks for the suggestions so far, everyone... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 For $250, though? I've seen the original passive ones go used for that much, if you keep your eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I've seen the original passive ones go used for that much, if you keep your eye out. I'll be sure to keep an eye out, then - I actually prefer to buy used instruments... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members squish_man24 Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 What about a Curbow? They are actually pretty cheap and good quality too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedsFan75 Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 What no love for the SX? The SJB 5 is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 What no love for the SX? The SJB 5 is pretty good. I'm sure quality wouldn't be the issue for me - although past expereince tells me that neck width *might* be... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 Peavey or Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedsFan75 Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm sure quality wouldn't be the issue for me - although past expereince tells me that neck width *might* be... - georgestrings True the neck width is a 'bit' wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ibby BTB405. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 yamahahttp://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMRBX375 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members g.ghost Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 You notice nobody has suggested the OLP yet.I had one and the truss rod let go.OLP wouldn't cover it under warrenty.Terrible quality control and no company support.Get ANYTHING BUT OLP !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 You notice nobody has suggested the OLP yet.I had one and the truss rod let go.OLP wouldn't cover it under warrenty.Terrible quality control and no company support.Get ANYTHING BUT OLP !!! Thanks very much for mentioning that - I *thought* I remembered hearing something like that - now you've confirmed... OLP is now off my list - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phantasm Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Actually, I was going to tell you that I played an OLP 5-string while visiting Butch at Bayou Cables. He said that he played a few of them and found one that felt right, then he modded the electronics. I've got to tell you, soundwise, it was just as good as some of the MM5's I've heard (after Butch's magic, of course!) He only modded the preamp, he left the stock pickup. So if you like the Music Man sound, maybe that's the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Actually, I was going to tell you that I played an OLP 5-string while visiting Butch at Bayou Cables. He said that he played a few of them and found one that felt right, then he modded the electronics. I've got to tell you, soundwise, it was just as good as some of the MM5's I've heard (after Butch's magic, of course!) He only modded the preamp, he left the stock pickup.So if you like the Music Man sound, maybe that's the way to go. Well, I did consider them - mainly because having something that sounds different from a Fender wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for me - but g.ghost's tale of woe didn't help that any... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phantasm Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well, I did consider them - mainly because having something that sounds different from a Fender wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for me - but g.ghost's tale of woe didn't help that any... - georgestrings I think any vendor in that price range will have a story of woe and despair to go along with it! If you want to just "try one out" but don't want to lose too much on the deal, consider spending a little more on a used 5-string. You'll spend more, but get a nicer bass to test and since it's used you'll be able to get your money back out if you have to cut and run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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