1 to 2k to spend on a fiver - suggestions please

Sorry if this sounds cheeky, but why not just get a 5-string Fender Precision? I mean, what better way to get the classic P sound?

 

yeah 5 string american standard p bass

 

http://www.valentibasses.com/

 

if you're lucky you may find a used p/j sadowsky for 2500$

 

1.) Mike Lull (M)P5
2.) Nordstrand 5-string P
3.) Sadowsky Metro P/J 5* (probably used to get it into price range; also features Nordy's 5-string P pickup, which is a favorite of mine).

*Totally biased choice, as it's what I play nearly 100% of the time

 

A Used Sterling HH5, A used Fender MIA P, an Eden WTDI, A MarkBass Superbooster DI and an Iced tea.

All for well under 2,500

 

A used Sadowsky is a good choice.

I have an Alembic Epic 5 string that gives a wide variety of tone options and I can get very close to a P sound.

 

Yamaha BB1025X (1000 USD) or if you feel compelled to go to the high end of your budget, Yamaha BB2025X. Either way, you cannot go wrong. My BB1025X replaced a "stellar" Fender American Standard P5 (2011 model). The Yamaha will give you the classic P + so much more.

 

Marco Mendoza could play a broom with rubber bands and still sound freakin amazing. Plus the man is a crazy good singer.

 

Really !! Yamaha

If you can find one, try it: You'll like it. In my opinion, the 1024 & 1025 are the best deal out there. However, I can't deny that the 2024 & 2025 give you a bit more of " all things good." But, for double the price, it should.

 

To OP: I recommend a Lakland 55-01 or 55-02, and second the used valenti/sadowsky metro 5er ideas. A used NYC sadowsky 5er will probably be over $3k. The laklands have the taut B string feel I want.

 

So nice.

 

So you finally decided to go with a fiver - I really think you'll like it, and you will start to see new patterns and possibilities, and now you won't have to mess up any of your nice 4-stringers. Yes; I read your other two threads. Good Luck.