benroch

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1505754516' post='3374059'] You will need to go and try as many 5-string basses as you can, and don't limit yourself to basses within your budget, because you will need to see if your £750 is going to be enough (IME it may not be unless you get very lucky). Too many bassists buy a cheap 5-string and quickly get disillusioned with it because it simply isn't a very good bass. Unfortunately there is a lot more to making a good 5-string bass than taking an existing 4-string design, putting a wider neck, and an extra machine head on it. To get an articulate and pleasing sounding and feeling low B string construction and neck stiffness are far more important than they are on a 4-string bass. Personally I wouldn't bother with anything with a bolt-on neck unless it has been made by either Mike Lull or Jens Ritter. Good through neck construction is the way to go. Also string type becomes a lot more critical when it comes to the low B-string. IMO the tension on the low B in a standard 5-string set is too low, so you need to experiment with different string types to find the one that best suits your bass. Good luck! [/quote] Hi, I have been going into a music shop local to me to try basses a couple of times, the only problem i find is they have a very limited selection of 5 string basses, i will continue going and trying them but i was kind of wondering if people could recommend brands or models so i could work out a varied list of things to go and try at a music shop further away from me, rather than going several times, I will certainly keep trying lots of basses. Thanks, Ben

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1505754352' post='3374058'] Have a look at the SUB Ray 5. Very good for the money, I used to have one it was well made and easy to play. [url="https://www.guitar.co.uk/sterling-by-music-man-sub-ray5-walnut-satin"]https://www.guitar.c...y5-walnut-satin[/url] [/quote] Hi, I will go and try one of those as im not too many miles away from Glasgow can i ask why you got rid of yours? Many thanks, Ben

Hi all, I am a student and play 4 string bass, i have been playing for 5 years and am now needing to have the lower B string more, not to mention i just fancy a bit of a change... I have a budget of up to about £750 but to be honest itll take me a while to get to that amount as i am only on £315 right now... Any suggestions for good 5 string basses to play Rock and Jazz mainly? Been looking at fender style basses and at modern styles probably looking second hand rather than new! Thanks, Ben