I've had many 5ers.my current ones are a sire v7 and a bongo 5 hs.Both great 5ers.B string is a little better on the bongo but both good.i prefer the bongo to a sr5.
Laklands are good I've had jo5 and 55-01.good value and good b string.
I haven't had many 5ers that were bad apart from a USA standard jazz 5 which I didn't like at all.
Carvins are fantastic I'd like another in future