JPJ Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 5 string split coil P basses seem to be fairly rare beasts. I know Fender and Lakland produce them but you don’t see a lot of them about (yes I know there’s a sunburst Fender for sale on here). I built mine a good few years ago but I’ve never been happy with the finish so I’m thinking of either a rebuild or buying new/used. Are there any other manufacturers I should be considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) Sandberg VS5 Maruszczyk Jake Yamaha BB435/BB735/BBP35 Sire P7 or upcoming P5 Edited July 10, 2021 by jrixn1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: Sandberg VS5 Maruszczyk Jake Yamaha BB435/BB735/BBP35 Sire P7 or upcoming P5 I’m tempted by the Sire P5, if it’s as good as my V7 I’d be a happy chap, but no info on delivery dates yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Many people seem to rave about the Sires, similarly with the Yamahas. Have to be worth a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I’ve had a Sandberg VS5, Sire and Yamaha BBP35 and now have a US Professional P bass. They’re all great, but at being a P bass the Fender is hands down best. Perhaps unsurprisingly. The Sire P5 looks like it’s going to be a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Mike Lull P5 - a perfect P-bass combined with the light weights that only Mike seemed to know how to achieve. Where are you based, @JPJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Just now, Happy Jack said: Mike Lull P5 - a perfect P-bass combined with the light weights that only Mike seemed to know how to achieve. Where are you based, @JPJ? Hi, I’m just north of Newcastle upon Tyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) In terms of value for money, it's going to be hard to beat Sire for an active PJ bass or Yamaha for passive. I've had the Sire P7, great bass, only gripe for me is that it felt like it had only 17 accessible frets which was a little constraining for me, but I suspect may not an issue for a lot of folk. And it has a ridiculously well featured preamp, in terms of EQ options including semi-para mids. If you like passive and are cool with Yamaha body shape (it's not everyone's cup of tea), I'd actually recommend a used "Series 2" Yamaha: either the BB 425 or the 1025: there's a lot of love for both on the Yammy thread and for very good reason. They are superb basses and hold their own with basses costing several times as much. Edited July 10, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, JPJ said: Hi, I’m just north of Newcastle upon Tyne Well I'll not invite you round to try a Mike Lull P5 then ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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