Members Cardinal2B Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 My son has an Ibanez BTB1005 which he loves but won't take to college so it doesn't get ripped off. His crummy old 4 string starter bass did get ripped off when he was playing a gig. So, now, I'd like to find him a cheap 5 string, but really would like one with the longer 35" scale. Pretty hard to ask Google for a list, so if you all have ideas, I'd love to hear them!Thanks!
Members Gruven Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Ibanez BTB 405. It's the Korean version of the one he has (around $600 at Guitar Center).
Members hawkhuff Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Dean Edge 5 bangers are also 35". Is there no way he can secure it while he is at school?
Members Gaui Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Schecter Deluxe is a 35" and is around 400$ new.
Members Cardinal2B Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by hawkhuff Is there no way he can secure it while he is at school? I guess he could drill a hole in it and lock it to the bed, but really it's a super nice BTB1005, handed down from the bassist of a well-known band; not really replaceable... He's in a dorm...he wants one he can have in his room, reach over and noodle on y'know? Thanks to all and keep the suggestions coming!
Members zenfascist Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Warwick is making short and long scales as an option now for all of their bolt-on basses. EDIT: Just realized the "cheap" part of the question . Check out their RockBass line, those are cheaper and probably pretty decent.
Members LanEvo Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 When I was living in college I was also afraid that my bass might get nicked. What I did was keep it in a locked SKB case and chained that to the bed frame using a Kryptonite bike lock through the handle. Still easy to get to...you just need two keys (one for the case, one for the bike lock). It's not totally theft-proof. But it keeps casual thieves from swiping it or roomates and vistors screwing around with it. Did that for 4 years without any trouble. FWIW, I would be much more worried about losing a laptop on campus. Much easier to nick. Emre
Members LanEvo Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by Cardinal2B So, now, I'd like to find him a cheap 5 string, but really would like one with the longer 35" scale. Just buy a 5-string Jazz from SX. Who cares if it's 34" scale? The SX is the kind of bass that you can really enjoy and even gig with but no one would steal. It's the official "HCBF budget bass" recommendation Emre
Members hawkhuff Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Originally posted by Cardinal2B I guess he could drill a hole in it and lock it to the bed, but really it's a super nice BTB1005, handed down from the bassist of a well-known band; not really replaceable... He's in a dorm...he wants one he can have in his room, reach over and noodle on y'know? Thanks to all and keep the suggestions coming! In that case you'd better buy him four or five at a time.
Members mrcrow Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 a bit of a wobbler here..what about those hohner steini lookalikes...they do a 5...its not 35"but its small and could fit in a locker...and not to obtrusive or heavy to carry around for security purposes.. i thought yamaha did 35" on all their stuff but its only on the upper TRB models best of luck with the search.. ps i have met a lot of people from connecticut recently visiting our church community..on is a messianic rabbi from south Ct
Members guitaristbum Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 i just bough a fury 5 string bass by peavey....its only 34" but the "B" is suprisingly tight....very nice bass for $179.99 GET THIS NOW!!! seriously before they got out of stock. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/512180/ thats mine i jsut bought. by the way mine came with a form fit case with a lock....the case is worth about $100 itself.
Members mrcrow Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Originally posted by guitaristbum i just bough a fury 5 string bass by peavey....its only 34" but the "B" is suprisingly tight....very nice bass for $179.99 GET THIS NOW!!! seriously before they got out of stock. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/512180/ thats mine i jsut bought. by the way mine came with a form fit case with a lock....the case is worth about $100 itself. that is a cool instrument...and the string spacing looks pretty tight as well...a good buy... i like the twin soapbar/hb design...imho better than J/J
Members sludgebass69 Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Originally posted by ezstep MTD Kingston 5 or Heir 5 +1 I was gonna say find a used Kingston 5'er....
Members Ole Man Blues Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Hit the Pawn shops in your area............. OMB
Members Jugghaid Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Originally posted by ezstep MTD Kingston 5 or Heir 5 that's whay I would suggest. You can pick up a used one for about $300.
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