Golchen Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi all, I like my 5 string headless status a lot, but I quite fancy getting another bass (5 string again!) - something that looks a bit more 'Rock n Roll', eg headed and a bit more traditional looking. I was thinking of a Fender precision or G&L, maybe up to £600-800 2nd hand (Maximum - doesn't have to be that much!) Anything else out there I should consider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far0n Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Golchen' post='262444' date='Aug 14 2008, 02:21 PM']Hi all, I like my 5 string headless status a lot, but I quite fancy getting another bass (5 string again!) - something that looks a bit more 'Rock n Roll', eg headed and a bit more traditional looking. I was thinking of a Fender precision or G&L, maybe up to £600-800 2nd hand (Maximum - doesn't have to be that much!) Anything else out there I should consider?[/quote] Ibanez ATK. I've got a Stingray and an ATK, put it this way... the Stingray stays in it's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Lakland 55-02?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 This is the bargain of the century (well apart from that Ric). If I wasn't a lefty, this would be mine by now. These cost £600 odd new. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25455"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25455[/url] D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 From what I've been reading, possibly a Fender Jazz 24 5-string. Other option is to bag a used headed Status. BigBeatNut is entertaining offers on his Status Eclipse Ltd 5 at the moment. That's a stunning bass. Have a look on the 'Get your Status Graphite basses out' thread on 'GearPorn'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) There's a G&L L2500 Tribute going in the For Sale section at the moment. £350. Lots of bass for not much cash. Far east made but with US pickups, bridge and pre-amp. Edited August 14, 2008 by stingrayfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 good sized budget for a bass. I would say: Lakland: Joe Osbourne, or the 55 models, played them all, great great basses. Warwick: the market does not seem to healthy at the moment so there are some serious bargains to be had. G&L: I nearly bought one not long ago, seriously seriously great basses (if only they made an asat 5) Fender: Roscoe Beck V (awesome bass I have one, but might be a long shot), maybe one of the old precision deluxe 5's secondhand, they were awesome. I think some of the new fives and mexicans are a little squiffy on the low B. MusicMan: Stingray and stirling both brilliant and one of the best low B's out there on non 35" scale. Personally If I had the cash for another five I would go Used Lakland or G&L, great Rock basses. Stingrays are great but I like flexibility in sound. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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