ReeV0

I have looked at the Sire but they've all been too heavy

12 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

There was a recent thread about this with some good suggestions: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/472167-courier-with-insurance-dec-2022-any-suggestions-please/

 

The cost depends on the value of the bass.  I recently sent a bass insured for £1000 which cost £49 with Overland Express (carrier was Parcelforce).  Fortunately I didn't need to make a claim so can't give any feedback on that aspect.

Thanks!

Hi all,

Does anyone have any insured courier recommendations for posting a bass within the UK? I purchased one off ebay and the seller has asked for close to £100.

Thanks

2 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

@ReeV0 - I'd really recommend buying second hand. You'll get either twice the bass for the same money, or the same bass for half the money. If you then decide you've made the wrong choice you can just sell the bass on, probably break even and buy something else! Ive been doing it for YEARS and still love playing a new bass which may or may not end up being kept! 

 

Loads of great second hand basses on here... Two good options mentioned above. 

Thanks, I usually buy used but prices seem to have shot up, whereas places like Peach Guitars have very good new prices

17 minutes ago, Lfalex v1.1 said:

I think the MTD Super 5 would be worth a look. 

Haven't been able to find one used unfortunately. Think I'd prefer the humbuckers to single coils... I play heavy rock

14 minutes ago, lemmywinks said:

I would get the used MTD, is that the one that's been floating around on FB for ages? A lot of bass for the money and less of a gamble although I suppose the new basses could be returned.

It was this one

 https://reverb.com/item/64478379-mtd-kingston-z-5-bass?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=64478379

Thanks for the input. I'd actually love a Lakland 55-02, but every one I've seen has been over 9lbs  A Fender Jazz is another nice option but they're typically over £1000

6 minutes ago, 40hz said:

KZ5 by a mile. I had the standard model with factory preamp and MTD P/Us.

 

If the quality of the B-string is your primary concern, the MTD is in another league to pretty much anything else - let alone your other choices. I found the standard Pre-amp nicely voiced - a lot of that biting MTD sound was present. I think people began this trend of swapping them out because it's the done thing to do with them, rather than just using their ears. The standard pickups I had (double coils though) were practically silent.

 

Good luck in your hunt!

Thanks for your input. I am actually leaning towards the MTD, but I used to play an Ibanez SR1205 with Nordstrand Big Singles, and when solo'ing one pickup, it was so noisy! Not sure how the Aguilars compare

Hi all,

Looking to buy my first 5-string. I've played them in the past but never owned one. My requirements are under 9lbs, 19mm string spacing and under £1000.

I've sort of narrowed it down to three contenders, so just looking for any opinions...

1) Cort GB Modern 5 - new, £1000
2) MTD KZ5 (fitted with Aguilar Big Singles) - used, £700
3) Yamaha TRBX505 - new, £450

Really struggling to decide on one as they all seem to tick the boxes.

The only one I have tried (and will be able to try) is the Yamaha, and it seemed... ok. Only tested it quietly in a shop so didn't get a great sense for the sound, but it seemed like nothing special, a bit bland. Was comfy to play though, even though it is 18mm rather than 19mm.

I like the look of the MTD and have heard great things about the asymmetric necks, but it has the factory preamp which apparently is subpar, and also not a big fan of single coil pups due to the amount of noise.

The Cort also has single coil pups (Nordys rather than Aggies) and the bass hasn't been out for very long. But all the reviews say it's fantastic (although slightly aware that all the reviews on Youtube seem to be sponsored by Cort). Just not a big fan of the two color schemes but it's not a dealbreaker.


Any advice from current owners would be amazing 🥰

Every Warwick I found was too heavy

Ended up overpaying for a used MTD KZ5

On 16/01/2023 at 08:59, ReeV0 said:

Does anyone know if any of the budget brands like Harley Benton or Vintage have any 19mm 5-strings?

Tried a Vintage today, weighed over 5kg! So that's off the table. I imagine the cheap Harley Benton's are most likely all over 4kg

Does anyone know if any of the budget brands like Harley Benton or Vintage have any 19mm 5-strings?

Let me know if you ever sell the 5-string 😁

There is no right sized one Doesn't exist for 16mm headstock. Think I'll just buy a 5-string and be done with it. If anyone is selling an Ibanez ATK815, let me know!!

Unfortunately the supplier didn't do anything wrong, I just thought that the Licenced Hipshot 1/2" tuner would naturally be the same as the USA Hipshot 1/2" tuner... not imagining there would be 1mm difference. I really don't want to enlarge the hole in the headstock of my ATK, it's a lovely bass.

Problem is the hole in the headstock is too small. Unfortunately Hipshot have never ever replied to any emails I've ever sent them.

1 hour ago, Jakester said:

Can you not use the new X-tender with the old bushing?

 Unfortunately not because the whole tuner is bigger

Yeah, how I have a very expensive paperweight imported from the US 🙃

Thanks, I couldn't see it on their website so have emailed them. I just wondered if it was possibly a common part that I could get anywhere (not necessarily by Hipshot)

It's a 1/2", but SumOne is right ,which I just found out myself! How infuriating of Hipshot...

So if it's anything like the Skyline, I need to buy an adapter

https://hipshot.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021168871-Which-Xtender-fits-a-Lakland-Skyline-Bass-

"Most Lakland Skyline Basses use our Licensed 1/2" Ultralite tuning machine, which fits a 5/8" (16mm) peghead hole. Our 1/2" Ultralite Xtender is designed to fit an 11/16" (17.5mm) headstock hole. However, we offer a special 5/8" adapter nut that allows it to work seamlessly with the Skyline."

https://hipshotproducts.com/products/adapter-nuts-and-bushings?variant=12797827285091

Postage from Hipshot is $65, for a $4 part. Does anyone know of any substitute I could use?

Does anyone know what's going on here? I was 99.9% sure that I had purchased correctly, but when it arrived, it didn't fit...

The shop is certain they sent me the right one and have told me to contact Hipshot, but they never reply to emails. I don't want to drill the headstock and it is very expensive for me to ship it back as they're in the US

I ordered:

Hipshot 20665B HE6 - 1/2"

https://www.pitbullaudio.com/hipshot-20665b-he6-1-2-ultralite-bass-xtender-y-key-bass-side-black.html

The bass currently has these installed:

Hipshot Licensed Ultralite Bass Tuning Machine 20655KB - 1/2"

https://hipshotproducts.com/collections/bass-tuning/products/hb6-1-2-ultralite-licensed-bass-tuning-machine?variant=43376778632

Does anyone know why the Xtender is too big?

12 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said:

 

There's a G&L CLF Research 750 Series L-1000 on the Sales Corner which is 8.8 lbs. Let me fetch the link.....

 

Here we are. And I misremembered the weight — not 8.8 lbs, but 8 lbs 8 oz

 

Does look lovely, but I've made a promise to myself to never pay more than £800 for a bass...

Are any of the 5-string basses mentioned with 19mm spacing under 4kg/9lbs?

Any thoughts on the Yamaha TRBX series?

Sold me a pedaltrain nano, top notch service 👍