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Right now I have Trace Elliott Elf amp which is 200 watts with a Trace Elliott 2x8 Cabinet which is plenty for right now. Even though I said my budget was up to 2k, I was probably not going to spend that much on my first 5 string. I’m hoping, when I make my road trip to the DC area to try one of...

You all have given me a lot of great advice. Thanks so much! I am definitely going make a road trip and play as many as I can before I make my purchase. I have played the Sterling music man basses in 4 string and really like the sound, so I will probably start there in the 5, but I also like the...

I have a Schecter CV-4 which has been a great starter 4 string. I can get a decent variety of tones from it, but it is my first bass so I have nothing to really compare it too.

I live in a rural area and the closest place is an hour away. Unfortunately, they have a decent selection of 4 strings, but not 5 string basses. I’ll more than likely have to drive to Baltimore or Philadelphia to actually find some models to try. I bought my first 4 string From Sweetwater online...

I am relatively new to playing bass (about 15 months). I like playing blues, jazz and some southern rock. I’m looking for a recommendation on buying my first 5 string and I would like to keep it under $2000. Any recommendations?