Funky Dunky Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 ....has anyone got a five string? I have heard that the rule of thumb on fivers is that cheap ones have flappy B strings, but I want a cheap (and I mean cheap) fiver and wondered if anyone can vouch if the HBs are any good or not? That was grammatically awful....sorry....but you hopefully get the gist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I've got one, and it's really well built and sounds pretty good if a bit low output, but as its my first 5 string I can't vouch on how flappy he B is compared to others, but feels good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 See if you can pick up a Deko. Not a large outlay and 99% of the time you get a perfectly playable instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Mine is fine and fretless too:http://basschat.co.uk/topic/269839-harley-benton-progressive-5-string-fretless-art-deco-special-edition-l7500/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The low B is fine on mine. Again I'd say the output from the pickups is pretty week but the actual tone is good and playability is pretty reasonable - although I should really give the nut some attention when I get a moment to get the action down to where I'd like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I've got the 5 string fretless accoustic and it's pretty decent. However, probably will let it go as, even with a feedback buster fitted, I'm still getting feedback because of the volume we play at. But it's pretty good to play & with Status black nylon strings on is nice & thumpy. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1442745628' post='2869117'] ....has anyone got a five string? I have heard that the rule of thumb on fivers is that cheap ones have flappy B strings, but I want a cheap (and I mean cheap) fiver and wondered if anyone can vouch if the HBs are any good or not? That was grammatically awful....sorry....but you hopefully get the gist. [/quote] I have a five string PJ. I don't think the B string is too bad, but it's not as firm as my Rockbass fiver. Strings are not the same, so that may make a difference. I don't have any expensive 5 (or more) strings, so cannot compare as others will be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have a PJ 5string, as other's have said the pickups are the weak point. But as it only cost me £35-ish I can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1443177568' post='2872820'] I have a PJ 5string, as other's have said the pickups are the weak point. But as it only cost me £35-ish I can't complain. [/quote] I'd like to ask what it is that makes pickups weak. But, perhaps that's another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1443178881' post='2872837'] I'd like to ask what it is that makes pickups weak. But, perhaps that's another thread. [/quote] Low output, compared to every other bass I own, and a touch on the noisy side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1443179819' post='2872850'] Low output, compared to every other bass I own, and a touch on the noisy side. [/quote] There's a bit more than that, I think. My Rockbass has low output pickups, but when boosted they sound great. My HB PJ has low output pickups, and when boosted the sound is still ... comparatively unimpressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1443179891' post='2872851'] There's a bit more than that, I think. My Rockbass has low output pickups, but when boosted they sound great. My HB PJ has low output pickups, and when boosted the sound is still ... comparatively unimpressive. [/quote] I've yet to really use mine in anger. Gave it a quick trial a month or so back at a band practice, using my Zoom B3 with a compressor running. It sounded ok. I've joining a second band soon and was going to use the HB as my main instrument. So I'll get to see how well it gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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