RichValentine Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Bought from Kevsy71 on the forum as I want to expand to a 5string having been inspired by some of the amazing gospel bassists on YouTube. After reading a lot of good reviews on Talkbass, this was too good pass up: Xotic XJ-1T 5 string Initial impression is that it is remarkably easy to play. Ran through some exercises then spent a while practicing sight reading to incorporate the low B. Have to move around fretting hand so much less. It sounds great already, and the B isn't floppy at all which is nice. Will post an update in a few more days. Haven't really had any issues with the extra string so far, if anything it might be easier due to the reduced movement! Thanks again to Kevsy71 for such an easy sale. Edited April 21, 2020 by RichValentine 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Ive played a couple. They really are very good. Up there with the best boutique jazz basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Congrats! What a great first 5 string you've landed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 And Rich was a gent to deal with These Xotics are very good 'first 5 string' basses because of the string spacing, IMO. Passive and active tones are lovely too. Looks great against those TKS cabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Fantastic 'first 5er' @RichValentine! I genuinely think the key to a good playing 5 is the 19mm string spacing. I've gone from Spector (16.5) to Musicman (17.5) and different scales (34 mostly with a 35 from Lakland). For me, 34" and 19mm is the magic neck measures! The electronics in Xotic are remarkable and just a generally great looking muscle jazz on steroids - enjoy it mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichValentine Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 After using the bass for all my playing this week, I am still really enjoying the switch to 5 string, similar string spacing to my 4 string means the switch has definitely been an easy one. Overall, I really like the sound of the bass although I think I need to explore the EQ options a little more. Tonally not quite as versatile as my Will Lee but I really love the sounds it makes and there isn't much in it. I have barely picked up the 4 string since getting this bass, and the one time I did it felt like a toy after playing the 5 string neck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Nice colour scheme. Think I've hear Rufus Philpot play these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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