Sixer with wider spacing than an SR506?

DakotaBass · #1 08-31-2010, 01:23 PM

So I've been thinking about making the leap to a sixer lately. I tried a buddy's Ibanez SR506 which sounded good, but I found the string spacing to be a little cramped.
Are there any six string basses out there in the same ballpark price-wise as the SR506 with wider string spacing?

**Lazarus.Bird** · #2 08-31-2010, 01:24 PM

BTB 6 stringers! If you liked the 506 and just wanted wider string spacing, this would be just about perfect for you.

DakotaBass · #3 08-31-2010, 01:31 PM

Any idea what the spacing is on a BTB 6 string?

Hollywars · #4 08-31-2010, 01:31 PM

18mm?

yellofury · #5 08-31-2010, 01:32 PM

Warwick Broadneck?
of course thats costs juuust a bit more

Lackey · #6 08-31-2010, 01:34 PM

Yamaha TRB-6. Older ones had full 19mm spacing, newer series II had about 18mm spacing. I think the newest TRB10006 has 18mm as well.

BTB's are an idea as well, as are MTD Kingston six stringers, although they might be a few more bucks they're certainly worth it.

bassman1185 · #7 08-31-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywars

18mm?

I'm pretty sure the spacing on all the BTBs is 19mm, which is really wide on a six string, unless you have HUGE hands, at least in my opinion and experience.