Looking for affordable 5 string with wide string spacing

amoorejr · #1 12-08-2008, 08:35 PM

I'm looking for a bass for under $600 with wider string spacing. Something similiar to a Warwick or Ken Smith. I think they are like 18mm at the bridge. Please let me know if you know of any

ThePerfectBass · #2 12-09-2008, 10:15 AM

There are many basses with string spacing wider than 18mm. Give us a call toll free at 866.751.3220 and we can talk about your options.

Thanks!

Gintaras · #3 12-09-2008, 07:16 PM

Look for a used MTD Saratoga or Grendel 5. Usually they go for anywhere between 650 and $750. A little more than you want to spend but a really nice bass. I have a Grendel 5 with a maple neck and can't imagine ever getting rid of it.

Fat-N-Tasty · #4 03-12-2009, 09:16 PM

Yamaha makes some fairly inexpensive 5 strings. I have one I bought a few years back and the neck is a full 3 inches at the 24th fret. I dont know how I played it. Im so used to my Ibanez 5's. They are anorexic compared to the Yamaha if they keep it up the will be just extra long baritone guitars.... I believe the Fenders are a bit wider, Id love the 5 string P bass but to me it feels like Im trying to play a tree. That was a sad day for me. Good luck with the hunt....

AN4E · #5 04-08-2009, 01:33 PM

i played my bass teachers MTD a few weeks ago and ever since then i cant stop thinkin about it was setup so perfectly i loved the string spacing

ThePerfectBass · #6 04-08-2009, 05:01 PM

Ahhh yes, the Kingston Heir and Artist would be close to this price range...

Thunderbird90DB · #7 04-20-2009, 01:41 PM

Ive got an aria JBDX5 bass? just wanna warn anyone lookin for a five string to watch out for this one. Neck is way too thick and the electronics (active) arent any good. I bought it for a first foray into playing fives, and was fairly affordable, about 200 quid, which is 400 dollars? yeh so just be wary of fives, can get some bad 'uns

desertsolace · #8 06-08-2009, 11:05 AM

+1 for MTD

iuserneim · #9 07-15-2009, 02:29 PM

yamaha rbx 375
very nice bass, good sounding (growl if you want, crisp high end if you want), active 2band EQ, 18mm string spacing (not too much for a 5string, but enough do be able to slap the **** out of it), good ballance, light weight, and it is SO cheap !

alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard (it is either finished or polished).

and it is well made, the frets are not sticking out or something like that.

i can only recommend it !

harrisrljc · #10 07-15-2009, 02:44 PM

I too bought a Yamaha RBX375. I love this bass. It "dings" pretty easy, but then again, it only cost me $400. Killer sound through my EBS MicroBassII. Real comfortable to play.

cock_lynn · #11 07-15-2009, 03:03 PM

ive tried the squier active deluxe 5 string and it sounds great,wide spacing and not to mention very affordable....

Hyper-sloth · #12 07-27-2009, 10:46 AM

I have the 2008 Jazz bass 5 that has great wide spacing. I traded a MM Stingray 5 that was too narrow for my gorilla hands. I traded a Carvin BB 75 that had a nice wide neck.

amoorejr · #13 07-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Which brand?

JMHWashburn · #14 01-04-2010, 01:37 PM

I own an Ibanez BTB775PB 5 string bass.

Although the mid range sound isn't too grand, which can be played with via Equalization, the spacing is great, the pickups are fantastically sensitive :P

It flows smoothly and has a slick look plus it has a balance knob, which I enjoy.

Expensive though... up here in Canada the tag price before my discounts and such was $1200 as it's a REALLY good make, the only downside is what I stated- the mid range isn't that great but that can be fixed anyway! I personally love it.

-JMH