Roger2611 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi guys and gals, I am thinking of stepping over to the darkside and trying a 5 string bass again (had a squier hm? thing years back and hated it) I am thinking about something Bass Collection/ Yamaha TRB ish. I don't want to spend too much as to be honest I don't want to open pandora's box and end up wanting to trade off half of my 4 string stuff, I am looking at the idea of it being an addition to my current gear, something that will record ok and isn't too heavy (key buying point) Looking on evil bay at the moment there is a used Samick Fairline at £249 and a used Bass Collection at £330 ish, any recommendations would be greatly received Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Can't beat a proper 90's bass collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ibanez for me. but i guess it depends on what kind of sound you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1362091571' post='1995821'] Can't beat a proper 90's bass collection [/quote] Thanks I tend to agree, I do like the Bass Collections but I did find the 4 string necks a touch narrow, when playing quickly I found I would kick the G string off the side of the fretboard on occasions so I am a little concened the 5 string may give me the same problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Anything with 'Yamaha' on the headstock. Unbeatable VFM in my umble pinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The Bass Collection 5ers sound awesome and weigh nothing, but have quite wide broad fretboards I found. Quite a large string spacing too; the ones I've played on were 19mm. Also, put a 'wanted' ad up for a bass first. £330 looks a little steep for me; you could probably get one for £250-£300. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) I recently bought a Peavey Cirrus Tiger eye 5er. Well made, active, 16mm bridge spacing, narrow neck and light weight. 5yr guarantee. Great playability. Well worth a look. Can get new around £400 or 2nd hand £200. [attachment=128857:Peavey Cirrus BXP 5 Tiger Eye.jpg] Good luck and all the best. PS : If you're new to 5 or 6er basses then takes a bit of time to get used to it so don't give up too easily. Lot of great advice on this topic on BC Getting used to the 16mm spacing was weird at beginning as i kept missing strings when playing fast. My other basses incl my 6er are all 18mm. Dave Edited March 2, 2013 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 A Cirrus BXP had by far the nicest neck (for me) I have ever played, but I found the electrics iffy. If yours is a 'proper' made in the USA Cirrus, it could be great! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 To be fair the actives aren't great. Very limited in tonal variation but running it flat and using the amp is the way i tend to run basses and only rarely use the controls on the bass so it suits me as it is. Great playability tho. I know you can upgrade to the US electronics but its another £300 so probably not worth the extra cash. Mines is the cheaper one. Can't afford the USA version. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The Millenium pre with mids fits the Cirrus if you can get hold of one, and they are not that expensive - $65 on the other side of the pond, if I remember - maybe someone's got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Plunge taken! Just brought a Godlyke Desciple 5 via evilbay will collect it this week and let you know how I get on, thanks for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 A what ??? Is that a real bass. enjoy and have fun with it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1362157866' post='1996621'] Anything with 'Yamaha' on the headstock. Unbeatable VFM in my umble pinion. [/quote] So true! [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1362336403' post='1998580'] Plunge taken! Just brought a Godlyke Desciple 5 via evilbay will collect it this week and let you know how I get on, thanks for all the advice [/quote] Godlyke make brilliant basses! Another shout for anyone in a similar boat is the Peavey Cirrus basses, under £300 and pretty stonking and built like tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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