18mm spacing bass under $2500

Fender American Pro Precision or Jazz are both 18mm and around $1500 or less. I think Lakland Skyline 5501-2 might be 18mm and they are both under 2K, 5501 is under 1k. I'm sure there are a lot more.

 

I would look into getting a Roscoe Standard used as they are as good as anything you will find in the $2000 and under price range. Also the Ibanez SR5005 Prestige are amazing basses for that price range and under.

 

Also, look for Brady Muckelroy basses, they are not looking like a Fender style bass and they meet all the requirements you have identified.

 

I thought you wanted 18mm or less so yes the Ibanez Prestige is 16.5 but still amazing bass. The Roscoes standards are as good as anything for the money.

 

Is the Ibanez BTB 5str 18mm?

Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB845V - Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss

I'm thinking it is and, the body is certainly non-traditional. Ibanez premium basses are as good as just about anything at any price.

 

New Yamaha TRBX605

 

Dragonfly CS5.

 

Warwick $$ Corvette

 

You're in range of a used Smith.

 

Dingwall is too aggressive in looks or tone?

I assure you tone wise they can do a lot more than what the majority of videos are showcasing on YouTube.

How about a Modulus Q5? They check all of your boxes as well.

 

Except 18mm string spacing, a Q5 is 17mm (QW5 is 19mm).

OP, I'd suggest looking into a used Roscoe.

 

My Q5 is 18mm or I thought it was.
And it's got adjustable string spacing too with the Hipshot A Style bridge.

 

I think Dingwall is 19mm. I'll doublecheck my notes on my Combustion from when I was getting pickups made. Combustion would be my go-to 5 under $2k though.

 

My only recommendation if you can find one is the Thumb Dirty blonde. P in the neck, humbuckers in bridge. Adjustable 17.5-18mm string spacing. I had a 5-string that was about 8-8.5lbs. They go for between $1700-2000.

 

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