5-string jazz

  1. 5StringPocket

    5-String Jazz Suggestions for Custom Configuration

    I’m thinking about getting a 5-string jazz with these specs and would like to narrow down the field as who to contact. - 34” scale with 18mm string spacing at bridge - 1-3/4" neck width at nut with graphite stiffening rods or 3-piece construction - Bartolini B-Axis pickup set. Bartolini b-axis...
  2. Fender Jazz V
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    For sale Fender Jazz V

    This is a mid-90s MIA 5-string Jazz with active electronics (9v). Very cool gray-frost finish. Unfortunately, the truss-rod is not working. It plays fine thanks to the micro-tilt, but I can't ask full-price for it. This is a very versatile bass, with the stacked pan/vol pot, stacked...
    $600.00
  3. Dan Lasley

    For Sale Fender Jazz V

    This is a mid-90s MIA 5-string Jazz with active electronics (9v). Very cool gray-frost finish. Unfortunately, the truss-rod is not working. It plays fine thanks to the micro-tilt, but I can't ask full-price for it. This is a very versatile bass, with the stacked pan/vol pot, stacked...
  4. Sire Marcus Miller V7 5-String Ebony Fretboard 2nd Gen Antique White w/Gig Bag
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    For sale Sire Marcus Miller V7 5-String Ebony Fretboard 2nd Gen Antique White w/Gig Bag

    Amazing sounding and playing bass in excellent condition. Includes nice Sire Marcus Miller gig bag. $595 +$65 shipping to the CONUS. Specifications Body Material : North American Alder Body Shape : New Marcus Miller Jazz Type Body Color : Antique White Neck Material : 1 Piece Hard Maple(Satin...
    $595.00
  5. Joel Hanlon

    SOLD Sire Marcus Miller V7 5-String Ebony Fretboard 2nd Gen Antique White w/Gig Bag

    Amazing sounding and playing bass in excellent condition. Includes nice Sire Marcus Miller gig bag. $595 +$65 shipping to the CONUS. Specifications Body Material : North American Alder Body Shape : New Marcus Miller Jazz Type Body Color : Antique White Neck Material : 1 Piece Hard Maple(Satin...
  6. Beautiful R. Low Vaughn, 5-String Scroll Bass
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    For sale Beautiful R. Low Vaughn, 5-String Scroll Bass

    R. Low Vaughn 5-string Carl Thompson style custom scroll bass with exotic woods. Hand built in Boise, Idaho, using only American components. Excellent, like new condition. This is a beautifully built bass. I'm not a 5-string guy but thought I would try again because I own an R. Low Vaughn...
    $900.00
  7. JKos

    SOLD Beautiful R. Low Vaughn, 5-String Scroll Bass

    R. Low Vaughn 5-string Carl Thompson style custom scroll bass with exotic woods. Hand built in Boise, Idaho, using only American components. Excellent, like new condition. This is a beautifully built bass. I'm not a 5-string guy but thought I would try again because I own an R. Low Vaughn...
  8. Lakland Skyline 5-string Jazz Bass 55-60 Sunburst Block Inlays
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    For sale Lakland Skyline 5-string Jazz Bass 55-60 Sunburst Block Inlays

    For Sale: Lakland Skyline 55-60 Custom 5-String "Vintage J" Jazz Bass Priced to sell - $900 (Shipping - I'll split it with you 50/50) Selling my sunburst Lakland Skyline 55-60 Custom “Vintage J” Bass. It's an amazing bass that I simply don't play enough to justify hanging on to it. Hopefully...
    $900.00
  9. Cyberhippo

    SOLD Lakland Skyline 5-string Jazz Bass 55-60 Sunburst Block Inlays

    For Sale: Lakland Skyline 55-60 Custom 5-String "Vintage J" Jazz Bass Priced to sell - $900 (Shipping - I'll split it with you 50/50) Selling my sunburst Lakland Skyline 55-60 Custom “Vintage J” Bass. It's an amazing bass that I simply don't play enough to justify hanging on to it. Hopefully...
  10. Marcus Miller (SOLD) & Squire 5
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    For sale Marcus Miller (SOLD) & Squire 5

    Good Day TBers, If you've been Jonesin to get in on the 5-string level, now is the time to pickup a great deal on a couple of 5ers!! The first bass was purchased from TalkBass some years ago. It's a Fender Squire 5 string with an Ebonol fretboard and active electronics. The only issue is the...
    $250.00 to $400.00
  11. BassMorpheus

    For Sale Marcus Miller (SOLD) & Squire 5

    Good Day TBers, If you've been Jonesin to get in on the 5-string level, now is the time to pickup a great deal on a couple of 5ers!! The first bass was purchased from TalkBass some years ago. It's a Fender Squire 5 string with an Ebonol fretboard and active electronics. The only issue is the...
  12. Bartolini 59J-L1 and 59J-LN1 Hum Canceling 5-String J Pickups
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    For sale Bartolini 59J-L1 and 59J-LN1 Hum Canceling 5-String J Pickups

    These are J-style pickups meant for a 5-string bass that has both pickup routs the longer 3 3/4" bridge length. (I removed them from a Yamaha BBG5 and replaced them with a set of Sadowsky 5-string J pickups.) Please check your bass body carefully to make sure it is physically compatible (the...
    $80.00
  13. Jefenator

    SOLD Bartolini 59J-L1 and 59J-LN1 Hum Canceling 5-String J Pickups

    These are J-style pickups meant for a 5-string bass that has both pickup routs the longer 3 3/4" bridge length. (I removed them from a Yamaha BBG5 and replaced them with a set of Sadowsky 5-string J pickups.) Please check your bass body carefully to make sure it is physically compatible (the...
  14. L

    5-string Jazz just appeared here

    My husband plays with another bass player in town who apparently has a lot of basses. He mentioned to this guy that I am thinking about adding a 5-string to my arsenal. So a couple of nights ago he comes back from rehearsal with a 5-string Fender Jazz Deluxe and plops it down on the floor of...
  15. Sadowsky NYC 5-string Jazz
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    For sale Sadowsky NYC 5-string Jazz

    Great Bargain here guys.. really amazing sounding NYC sadowsky Jazz 5.. in the sweet spot serial number 3995.. couple tiny songs here and there.. I’m offering a good deal because of a couple dings on top of the body which you cant see looking at the front of the bass (posted a pic). the bass...
    $2,600.00
  16. T

    SOLD Sadowsky NYC 5-string Jazz

    Great Bargain here guys.. really amazing sounding NYC sadowsky Jazz 5.. in the sweet spot serial number 3995.. couple tiny songs here and there.. I’m offering a good deal because of a couple dings on top of the body which you cant see looking at the front of the bass (posted a pic). the bass...
  17. derekcbass
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    For sale Atelier Z 5-string jazz bass pickups

    Pulled these from an Atelier Z 5 string jazz bass. They work and sound great. Both pickups are the same length, 3.73" $65 shipped CONUS
    $65.00
  18. derekcbass

    For Sale Atelier Z 5-string jazz bass pickups

    Pulled these from an Atelier Z 5 string jazz bass. They work and sound great. Both pickups are the same length, 3.73" $65 shipped CONUS
  19. NYC SADOWSKY 5-String Jazz
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    For sale NYC SADOWSKY 5-String Jazz

    It doesn’t get any better than this.. SADOWSKY NYC 5-String Jazz.. candy apple red.. from late 90’s early 2000’s.. NOT A SCRATCH on her.. perfect condition.. 9.1 pounds on the scale.. this thing is perfect..this is the chance to grab one of the older Sadowsky’s In perfect condition..would only...
    $3,600.00
  20. T

    SOLD NYC SADOWSKY 5-String Jazz

    It doesn’t get any better than this.. SADOWSKY NYC 5-String Jazz.. candy apple red.. from late 90’s early 2000’s.. NOT A SCRATCH on her.. perfect condition.. 9.1 pounds on the scale.. this thing is perfect..this is the chance to grab one of the older Sadowsky’s In perfect condition..would only...
  21. Squier Affinity 5-String Jazz Bass V w/ Case
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    For sale Squier Affinity 5-String Jazz Bass V w/ Case

    Selling my Squier Jazz 5-string and the accompanying case. Loved this bass to pieces for a while, but eventually upgraded to a better one. Went on a very small tour, and played a few dozen shows, but still plays, looks, and sounds great! Would make a good entry-level 5-string! Strongly prefer...
    $200.00
  22. hisdudeness

    No longer available Squier Affinity 5-String Jazz Bass V w/ Case

    Selling my Squier Jazz 5-string and the accompanying case. Loved this bass to pieces for a while, but eventually upgraded to a better one. Went on a very small tour, and played a few dozen shows, but still plays, looks, and sounds great! Would make a good entry-level 5-string! Strongly prefer...
  23. Beef of the Sea

    Warmoth 5-string Jazz (noodling clip)

    Quick recording I did this morning before work, messing around with Steely Dan's "Gaslighting Abbie." Warmoth 5-string Jazz with Nordstrand single coils and a Sadowsky preamp. - active mode w/ flat EQ - pickup blend at center - tone control wide open - old Dunlop nickel strings Opinions...
  24. Frederiek

    Second build - 5-string jazz

    Hi everyone, Here's some work in progress on my second build. After that photobucket crash I was a bit demotivated to keep posting, but I was starting to miss y'all ;) I began drawing and preparing in April already, right after finishing #1, and started building in July. I'm going a bit slower...
  25. Wolf 5-string Jazz bass - New
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    For sale Wolf 5-string Jazz bass - New

    For sale is a brand new Wolf 5-string jazz bass. $400 shipped. PayPal only This is a phenomenal jazz bass in brand-new condition. It is made in Korea. It plays like pure butter and like a pure champ. I'm only selling it because I prefer 6-string basses (yes, I know.. quite pretentious)...
    $400.00
  26. bongostealth

    SOLD Wolf 5-string Jazz bass - New

    For sale is a brand new Wolf 5-string jazz bass. $400 shipped. PayPal only This is a phenomenal jazz bass in brand-new condition. It is made in Korea. It plays like pure butter and like a pure champ. I'm only selling it because I prefer 6-string basses (yes, I know.. quite pretentious)...
  27. Drucifer

    Strings for 1960 5-string Jazz bass

    Yes, no such thing as a pre-CBS 5er, yet! See my thread here: 1960 Fender Jazz 5-String I'm looking for suggestions on flat wound strings (though-body) to match the rest of my Jazz 5-string. What came with the original bass? Did Fender make bass strings back then? Did a jazz bass come stock...
  28. Fernandes LEB J5: Awesome MIJ 5-string J bass - tight low B - ***NOW WITH SOUND CLIPS***
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    For trade Fernandes LEB J5: Awesome MIJ 5-string J bass - tight low B - ***NOW WITH SOUND CLIPS***

    I should note that I'd consider trading for a Noel Redding Jazz bass.
  29. TimBosby

    TRADED Fernandes LEB J5: Awesome MIJ 5-string J bass - tight low B - ***NOW WITH SOUND CLIPS***

    I just bought this sweet Jazz style 5er but am looking to sell because my wife is between jobs and money is tighter than the low B on this baby. This is a high-quality Japanese-made Fernandes bass; these models are becoming harder to acquire due the import restrictions on rosewood. I don't play...
  30. silvaquas

    5-String Jazz Recommendations?

    Looking to purchase a 5-string Jazz bass with a budget of ~$900. Just jumping back into things after a long time off and am struggling a bit. A little frustrated that Fender only offers a Squier ($350) or an American Pro (~$1500) if I want to get a 5-string passive Jazz... I like the Deluxe...
  31. Custom Parts 5-String Jazz Bass - Fender V, Allparts, EMG, Gator TSA case
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    For sale Custom Parts 5-String Jazz Bass - Fender V, Allparts, EMG, Gator TSA case

    Up for grabs is my parts / build bass. Specs are as follows: 1. Allparts BRO-5 5-String bass neck - 34" scale - 21 frets - 'D' profile - maple neck - rosewood fingerboard - 1 3/4" at the nut - 2 5/8" at the last fret 2. Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass 5-String Body - alder body 3. EMG J5...
    $495.00
  32. bubba-b

    No longer available Custom Parts 5-String Jazz Bass - Fender V, Allparts, EMG, Gator TSA case

    Up for grabs is my parts / build bass. Specs are as follows: 1. Allparts BRO-5 5-String bass neck - 34" scale - 21 frets - 'D' profile - maple neck - rosewood fingerboard - 1 3/4" at the nut - 2 5/8" at the last fret 2. Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass 5-String Body - alder body 3. EMG J5...
  33. Lammchop93

    My first body build. An all flamed maple 5-string Jazz

    After dreaming about it for years, I finally decided to start my first build. I've always been a fan of 5-string jazzes, but never found the one that just "did" it for me. So I've decided to start my own. Here are my specs: -All flamed maple body -Chambered body for weight reduction -Wanting to...
  34. DinoRock

    Help identifying Fender 5-String Jazz

    This is listed locally on CL. It is listed as "Fender America Deluxe Series Jazz 24 V 5-string Bass. " I'm assuming there should be an "n" at the end of America. Nevertheless, when I search for this, I don't get a match. I either find basses that don't have block inlays that are made in US...
  35. Bioflava

    From 4-strings to 5 --> Recommendations and fanned fret questions

    Hey TB, I'm a long-time four string player who jams weekly with friends playing a wide range of covers and original tunes... I am thinking about adding a five-string to my stable (which includes a Modulus 4 and a Carvin AC40 fretless) and have a few questions: In general, do folks who have...
  36. JiroBass

    Review: Rogers 5-string jazz bass (Ulyate pickups)

    I finally got to play two bass brands I'd only heard of, but had never played: a Rogers 5-string, and a Colibri 4-string jazz bass. Both exceeded expectations, so I thought I'd share some thoughts on them here. I'll discuss the Rogers here; my thoughts on the Colibri are in a separate post...
  37. G&L JB5 Cherryburst w/ matching headstock - 5-String Jazz Bass, 2016 custom.
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    For sale G&L JB5 Cherryburst w/ matching headstock - 5-String Jazz Bass, 2016 custom.

    LOWER PRICE !! Beautiful G&L JB5 in Cherryburst w/matching headstock . Excellent condition , only wear is on pickguard . Comes with factory case and factory paperwork . The bass is very well balanced even though it was miss advertised as being between 8.5-9lbs. Bass is actually 10.3 lbs which I...
    $1,000.00
  38. J

    SOLD G&L JB5 Cherryburst w/ matching headstock - 5-String Jazz Bass, 2016 custom.

    LOWER PRICE !! Beautiful G&L JB5 in Cherryburst w/matching headstock . Excellent condition , only wear is on pickguard . Comes with factory case and factory paperwork . The bass is very well balanced even though it was miss advertised as being between 8.5-9lbs. Bass is actually 10.3 lbs which I...
  39. P

    Help! Need smooth feeling/rich sounding strings for 5-string jazz

    Hey Bass Family! I need some help. I'm a recent bass head coming from an extensive classical guitar background. I need strings that are smooooth and will not chew up my fingernails. Had TI flats on my P and 5 string J and loooved the complex tone, but they weren't great on the nails. Labella...
  40. Valenti #183, 5-string Jazz (VTJ5), Nordstrand Big Splits
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    For sale Valenti #183, 5-string Jazz (VTJ5), Nordstrand Big Splits

    Putting my Valenti up for sale - bought new from Nino, in excellent condition, with minimal playwear, no significant dings or other cosmetic issues, no fretwear, plays very easily with low action and all the tone you'd expect from Nordstrand pickups with my preferred nut width of 1 3/4" and 18mm...
    $1,400.00