JuliusGroove Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hello.. Just looking for a bit of advice really.. I've been a four string pureist since I started playing however the time has come for me to branch out.. I'd really like a nice decent but cheap and giggable 5 string.. The main problem I've had with the 5 Strings I've tried (couple of Fender Squier V's and a Yamaha) is the string spacing is so small.. I'm use to playing a Stingray which has a hefty neck on it compared to the Fenders. What I'd really love is a Six String (becoming more and more of an Anthony Jackson addict every day at the moment) but I realise that for £300 that is probably quite a tall order! Any ideas on cheap tidy 5 Strings? (Or Sixes if they're around!) Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Ibanez SR 505, Music Man SUB and the Squier J deluxe are all excellent basses in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 theres a fella local to me selling a japanese [color=#333333]Ibanez BTB 6 String Bass... PM and I can try and get more details and hook you up if interested[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 forgot to add.... for £300 and also I have no idea if that's a good bass or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I know a guy with a Cort (I think) 6 string, thomann purchase I think, nice bass that looks very expensive but was within your budget I think. The Tony Levin olp 5 string stingrays are nice if one pops up for sale but they have a slightly tighter spacing than an ebmm Ray 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Can't find it on the thomann site but they do have this?http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_gsr206_bk.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 How about a B-Stock Yamaha TRBX-305 in Pewter for £259? I've dealt with these folks in the past and had no issues. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190939741074?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D190939741074%26_rdc%3D1"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190939741074?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D190939741074%26_rdc%3D1[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFUP4zJ6l3I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFUP4zJ6l3I[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I recently picked up an OLP MM3 5 string stingray for £150 which is what you seem to be looking for! Im told build quality may vary but generally if you get one as it should be, you have saved yourself at least about £700 compared to a full on Musicman equivalent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsc89 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 My first 5Dr was a Peavey Millenium 5 AC BXP, goes for £289 (RRP:399) on GAK. It's a lot of bass for you buck . Good neck nice weight. Very nice pick ups and electronics (18v rather than 9) They also do a passive variant which goes for, I'm guessing £200-250 range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 A Tony Levin signature OLP would be right up your street I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1382553349' post='2253630'] How about a B-Stock Yamaha TRBX-305 in Pewter for £259? I've dealt with these folks in the past and had no issues. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190939741074?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D190939741074%26_rdc%3D1"]http://www.ebay.co.u...1074%26_rdc%3D1[/url] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFUP4zJ6l3I[/media] [/quote] If thats in good nick thats a hell of a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) I have a Cort T35 that I love, it looks cool and sounds ace. I got mine for £220 used, though the previous owner only had it for 4 months before deciding Bass wasn't for him, it still had the selophane on the cavity cover and backs of the tuners. It has 17mm string spacing. I would recommend giving one a try if you don't fancy one of the usual suggestions. Edited October 25, 2013 by KingBollock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1382692998' post='2255423'] If thats in good nick thats a hell of a bargain. [/quote] I should cocoa! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220671-nbd-yamaha-trbx305-pewter/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220671-nbd-yamaha-trbx305-pewter/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Check out Pro Music International in Ickenham (do mail order too) they have a couple of b-stock LTD 5 strings, one bolt on, one through neck. http://www.promusicinternational.co.uk/ Not on their site, so give them a call maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1382726788' post='2256068'] I should cocoa! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220671-nbd-yamaha-trbx305-pewter/"]http://basschat.co.u...trbx305-pewter/[/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 This sounds pretty good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shHywjPn_I8 £246.00 from GAK - enough change for a couple of sets of strings too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm surprised you think the Squier/Fenders have narrow string spacing, they are some of the chunkiest 5ers around. Definitely avoid Yamaha and Ibanez if you want a chunky neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1382807620' post='2256840'] I'm surprised you think the Squier/Fenders have narrow string spacing, they are some of the chunkiest 5ers around. Definitely avoid Yamaha and Ibanez if you want a chunky neck. [/quote] +1 Edited October 26, 2013 by GrammeFriday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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