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08-06-2011, 08:27 PM
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I'm trying to decide on a good 5 string bass to buy, I play country and gospel, I really like the SR505 but it just doesn't sound right for my tone, I'm sure with enough eq it could but I think I need a P/J setup. All I've really found in my price range is a Yamaha BB425X and a Schecter Diamond P-5. My price is anywhere between $500-750 although I plan on buying used for under $500. I've played Fenders and I have to say their value is lacking compared to other foreign made guitars. Any help on these basses or new suggestions are appreciated. |
08-06-2011, 08:48 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate, South Carolina | | G&L L2500 or Peavey USA Millennium if you like narrower spacing
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08-06-2011, 09:48 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vacaville, California | | | a used Lakland 55-01. Nice quality & tone. |
08-06-2011, 09:59 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Cave Passive Pedals | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles | | | Country 5 string = Stingray 5.
Almost without exception. Watch the CMAs...
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08-06-2011, 10:01 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vacaville, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by silverburst  Country 5 string = Stingray 5.
Almost without exception. Watch the CMAs... |
agree on the Stingray but well out of his price range. |
08-06-2011, 10:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boise, Idaho | | | A used sterling (by musicman) Ray 35? But I guess a new one is within budget too. |
08-06-2011, 10:10 PM
| | | | A new or used tribute G&L L2500 should be with in your budget and people who own them say they are the most versatile basses. Try and find one of them to play. |
08-06-2011, 10:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boise, Idaho | | | Definitely can't discount the G&L tribute 2500's nice instruments for the scratch. |
08-06-2011, 10:20 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA | | | Stick to the Fender 4 strings, you'll be happier in the long run!!! |
08-06-2011, 10:24 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by fenderbass57 Stick to the Fender 4 strings, you'll be happier in the long run!!! | I disagree. |
08-06-2011, 10:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas | | | Play anything you like and e.q. it to match the style. I play country and use Ricks, a Heartfield, Ibanez, Gibson, Waterstone 12 string, Lightwave...the list goes on. Nearly anything can be made to fit the style you play. |
08-06-2011, 10:36 PM
|  | Real Basses Have 5 Strings! | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by fenderbass57 Stick to the Fender 4 strings, you'll be happier in the long run!!! | Modern country and 5 string basses really go together. |
08-06-2011, 10:37 PM
| | Real Basses Have 5 Strings! | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by silverburst Country 5 string = Stingray 5.
Almost without exception. Watch the CMAs... | A misicman 5 is a good choice for pretty much any style of music. |
08-06-2011, 10:42 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bassguppy a used Lakland 55-01. Nice quality & tone. | +1 |
08-06-2011, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by melonnuts28 I'm trying to decide on a good 5 string bass to buy, I play country and gospel, I really like the SR505 but it just doesn't sound right for my tone, I'm sure with enough eq it could but I think I need a P/J setup. All I've really found in my price range is a Yamaha BB425X and a Schecter Diamond P-5. My price is anywhere between $500-750 although I plan on buying used for under $500. I've played Fenders and I have to say their value is lacking compared to other foreign made guitars. Any help on these basses or new suggestions are appreciated. | Not sure why Fender, a company that probably enjoys the best resale value would be lacking. Fender JJ (MIM) on the used market can be had for $350-$400 and you will always be able to get that back out of it when you decide to upgrade. Just my two cents. |
08-07-2011, 06:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by cheezewiz I disagree. | I disagree also. For those of us that hate drop D, 5 strings are brilliant.
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08-07-2011, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by fenderbass57 Stick to the Fender 4 strings, you'll be happier in the long run!!! | Fail.
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08-07-2011, 08:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Davenport Iowa | | | That Yamaha is a very good bass , great traditional tone but will cut well too . I'd think it would work fine for country . A used Sterling 5 would do the Music Man thing if they relly work well for country and would be in your price range . I just saw Charlie Daniels last night and his bass player had a Lakland 5502 , a bit out of your price range but sounded good for that music .
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08-07-2011, 08:33 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: La Mesa (San Diego area), Cali | | Nope. Quote:
Originally Posted by fenderbass57 Stick to the Fender 4 strings, you'll be happier in the long run!!! |
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08-07-2011, 08:59 AM
| | | | You might be able to find a Roscoe Beck 5-string for a decent price. Killer P and J tones, lots of versatility with that bass. Solid construction too. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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