bassbora Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Warwick Streamer Stage 1 broad neck has the string spacing. But probably not the specific weight and budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJJS Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 The Sterling MM in HH configuration would be well worth a look and about the right money. Schecter also make some great kit in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 If you're not sure, I have two Squier "Precisions" which are P bodied but have J pickups, Indonesian made, from mid 2000s, I think. They are 19mm and have necks like cricket bats. I see them come up occasionally on eBay for around £100-£150 - might be worth a try if you don't want to blow a load of cash on something without trying. In my experience, a lot of lower end basses are not as wide as 19mm - my Sire V7 and Harley Benton MB-5 are more like 17.5/18mm ( I have never measured them). Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MJJS said: The Sterling MM in HH configuration would be well worth a look and about the right money. These are not wide spaced. Edited December 22, 2022 by BreadBin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 51 minutes ago, BreadBin said: These are not wide spaced. I think virtually all the Ernie Ball 5-strings are 17.5mm, which to me is neither wide or narrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 8 hours ago, pete.young said: I think virtually all the Ernie Ball 5-strings are 17.5mm, which to me is neither wide or narrow. Too narrow for me 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, BreadBin said: Too narrow for me 👍 And too wide for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mcnach Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 14/12/2022 at 14:16, Woodinblack said: I had a musicman sub that was also < 17mm SBMM SUB is 16.5 mm. The USA SUBs were 17.5 like the Stingray 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 14/12/2022 at 00:08, ReeV0 said: I've been looking at harley benton basses but annoyingly they don't list the string spacing or weight... They vary. The MB-5 SBK (black 'stealth' Stingray style) is 16.5 mm. Mine weighs about 9.5 lbs. The JJ55OP/PJ55OP are 18 mm. I've got one of each. The JJ is around 9.5 lbs as well and the JP closer to 8.5 lbs if I remember correctly (there is a thread about those basses and I stated the actual weight there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel406 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Both of these are 2021 MIA Precisions. They have 17.5mm spacing. I've compared them to BTBs that do have 19mm spacing. There is a difference. FYI these are my 2 Precision 5'ers. I only play 5 string. I don't own any 4 string instruments. But I do have 6 of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 The Cort Artisan A5 Plus FMMH series are 19mm at the bridge and very good value second hand too. Here's one but seems a tad expensive for a pre-loved Cort. I bought mine for less than this. https://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/products/cort-a5-plus-fmmh-5-string-open-pore-black-cherry-used?variant=42618396344545¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-simnoeh_AIVz9DtCh3CkwwZEAQYBCABEgIjkfD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 26/12/2022 at 21:31, joel406 said: Both of these are 2021 MIA Precisions. They have 17.5mm spacing. I've compared them to BTBs that do have 19mm spacing. There is a difference. FYI these are my 2 Precision 5'ers. I only play 5 string. I don't own any 4 string instruments. But I do have 6 of em. How are you measuring these? my 2020 MIA Precision 5 string definitely has 19mm spacing....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebadon2000 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 13/12/2022 at 18:17, Muppet said: Yep I agree, mine's 19mm. So's my 5 string Dimension... Most newer Fender P's are 18mm but I believe the J's are 19mm Also G & L CLF Research 750 has 19mm spacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Are any of the 5-string basses mentioned with 19mm spacing under 4kg/9lbs? Any thoughts on the Yamaha TRBX series? Edited January 8, 2023 by ReeV0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 hours ago, ReeV0 said: Are any of the 5-string basses mentioned with 19mm spacing under 4kg/9lbs? Probably not as the manufacturers would assume with your massive ape hands that need such wide spacing, weight wouldn't be an issue <runs> 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 hours ago, ReeV0 said: Are any of the 5-string basses mentioned with 19mm spacing under 4kg/9lbs? Any thoughts on the Yamaha TRBX series? Most of the KZ5 MTDs are mid 8lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Is the Cort A5 Artisan 18mm? I used to have a single cut Ibo Cerro SRSC805, which I think was 18mm Edited January 8, 2023 by lownote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, ReeV0 said: Are any of the 5-string basses mentioned with 19mm spacing under 4kg/9lbs? Any thoughts on the Yamaha TRBX series? There's a G&L CLF Research 750 Series L-1000 on the Sales Corner which is 8.8 lbs. Let me fetch the link..... Here we are. Advert says 8lb 8oz, but last year the NBD thread I was remembering said 8.8 lb. Still, under 9 lbs is under 9 lbs. Edited January 8, 2023 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: There's a G&L CLF Research 750 Series L-1000 on the Sales Corner which is 8.8 lbs. Let me fetch the link..... Here we are. And I misremembered the weight — not 8.8 lbs, but 8 lbs 8 oz Does look lovely, but I've made a promise to myself to never pay more than £800 for a bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Does anyone know if any of the budget brands like Harley Benton or Vintage have any 19mm 5-strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 13/12/2022 at 22:43, ReeV0 said: I'd like to keep the budget under £1000 and also the weight is another important factor. Would need it to be under 4kg My ACG has a spacing of 18.5mm (if I'm measuring it correctly). It only weighs 3.7kg. I'm selling it (and may be open to offers...) 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 16/01/2023 at 08:59, ReeV0 said: Does anyone know if any of the budget brands like Harley Benton or Vintage have any 19mm 5-strings? Tried a Vintage today, weighed over 5kg! So that's off the table. I imagine the cheap Harley Benton's are most likely all over 4kg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 Ended up overpaying for a used MTD KZ5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Any Warwick with a Broadneck speck will have adjustable string spacing 18 mm to 20 mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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