Members Cortfan Posted August 29, 2005 Members Share Posted August 29, 2005 Long story short. Our studio was broken into last month. The band owned Yamaha backup bass, among other things, was stolen. Insurance will only pay about $240.00 for replacement. We have a gig Oct. 24, that requests some songs that require a 5 string to do correctly. Our drummer (studio owner) has an account at AMS and MF, where this bass is on sale for $239.99 + free shipping. What do you think about the Peavey 5'er? After this gig, it will probably go back to being just a backup bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted August 29, 2005 Members Share Posted August 29, 2005 They aren't bad, in my limited experience. They have a decent tone, and I wouldn't be embarassed to gig the black ones. Their best aspect is a really fast neck, and for a passive bass, they have this intriguing slap tone that sounds kind of like Wooten. I like them, for a beginner bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted August 29, 2005 Members Share Posted August 29, 2005 I didn't like the Millennium 5 much at all & thought the B to be super floppy. I did think the 4 played nice, but the 5 was floppy and frumpy IMO... YMMV. Maybe pick up a used Grind 5 for cheap or a used Ibanez BTB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 5, 2005 Members Share Posted September 5, 2005 Cortfan... Check your name. If the Peavey isn't gonna be so hot, check out the Cort Curbow 5. You should be able to find one on Ebay for about that price with a little luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted September 5, 2005 Members Share Posted September 5, 2005 I own the USA made 5+ Millenium and, of course, the BXP, FAILS in comparison---but the feel of the bass is very similar. The Pups are the key integral seperation and the 35" scale. Personally, I'd get the Grind 5er if budget is a key concern. Or, you can get a heavier B string. They do make 135 low B strings. I believe the BXP model is 34" scale. This just isn't enough for a low B. Everybody keeps hyping up these Cort Curbows. I guess I need to check one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 5, 2005 Members Share Posted September 5, 2005 Originally posted by chubrocker I own the USA made 5+ Millenium and, of course, the BXP, FAILS in comparison---but the feel of the bass is very similar. The Pups are the key integral seperation and the 35" scale. Personally, I'd get the Grind 5er if budget is a key concern. Or, you can get a heavier B string. They do make 135 low B strings. I believe the BXP model is 34" scale. This just isn't enough for a low B. Everybody keeps hyping up these Cort Curbows. I guess I need to check one out! Yes, you do need to check one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted September 5, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2005 I thought this thread died days ago. Anyway, I would prefer an Artisan 5, a B 5 , or even a C 5, but the drummer/studio owner owns that particular bass that was stolen, and he has to show a receipt from a real music store to the insurance company, etc. A Curbow would be awesome, but its beyond my control. After we get thru with this "disco" gig, I will probably put it back in the studio closet. The Peavey should be here Tues. It had good reviews in the HC review section. When I was shopping, I found the Peavey was very good, but not any better than Corts at half the price. Thanks for all the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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