5 string 35" scale P-bass?

[AppalachianBen]

I'm trying to find a bass that seems like it should exist, but I can't seem to find a production model. I have a short wish list.

35" Scale
Active 3 band EQ with passive mode
5 strings with a reverse p pickup in the sweet spot

Every other spec isn't really important to me
Does this exist outside of a custom shop?

Help me, TB collective

 

[Riff Ranger]

It’s not just you. I have an Ibanez RGB-305 on the way, which would get you about halfway there: reverse P with 5-strings, but 2-band EQ and 34” scale.

 

[mikezimmerman]

California 'V' Series - Sandberg Guitars

 

[Stevorebob]

Mike Lull.

 

[socialleper]

Dunable does 35” scale P style basses, but I think they are all passive.

 

[AppalachianBen]

It’s not just you. I have an Ibanez RGB-305 on the way, which would get you about halfway there: reverse P with 5-strings, but 2-band EQ and 34” scale.

I'm a big Ibanez fan. I have a SR655E which sparked this whole search.

 

[AppalachianBen]

California 'V' Series - Sandberg Guitars

These are really cool! I wish there was a three band option though.

 

[AppalachianBen]

Dunable does 35” scale P style basses, but I think they are all passive.

That's what I notice about most 5 string p basses, which isn't a bad thing! I just like the added flexibility the preamp adds.

 

[Afc70]

My Mike lull P5 is 35” scale, passive (Nordstrand pickup) & sounds killer!
Very light & a joy to play. I bought it here in the classifieds last yr..
They offer active electronics/preamps if you like. Great instruments!

 

[davidjbass]

Lakland makes one. Here is the link.

https://www.lakland.com/product/usa-series-55-64/

 

[Bassclef46]

Schecter

 

[jthisdell]

Roscoe makes one

 

[Nephilymbass]

I'm trying to find a bass that seems like it should exist, but I can't seem to find a production model. I have a short wish list.

35" Scale
Active 3 band EQ with passive mode
5 strings with a reverse p pickup in the sweet spot

Every other spec isn't really important to me
Does this exist outside of a custom shop?

Help me, TB collective

Dingwall super p is 32-35” multiscale

 

[Holdsg]

You could always put an aftermarket preamp in this one, and then re-route it for reverse P.
yeah, you could.

For Sale - Fender American Prof Precision V (P-5) - Olive Green/Maple under 9 lbs

 

[RolandMHall]

I own a maruszczyk jake P5 and it's an awesome bass. Highly recommend

 

[AppalachianBen]

These are all good suggestions! It's interesting to me that most of these are more boutique. Originally, I was trying to find something under $1,000 USD.

 

[Drkwdsman]

I think these have been mentioned and that I have owned.
Lakland 55-64
Roscoe Classic P (I have a PJ)
Mike Lull P

 

[chris_b]

My Mike Lull PJ5 only has the standard single tone control, but is the best playing and sounding P bass I've picked up.

 

[Killing Floor]

Most of the suggestions are either boutique non-production or 34 so far.

 

[Riff Ranger]

These are all good suggestions! It's interesting to me that most of these are more boutique. Originally, I was trying to find something under $1,000 USD.

All of that under 1k USD just doesn’t seem to exist. One realistic way to do it would be to find a sub-$1k 35” scale with a preamp you like and a soapbar pickup in about the right spot (your options broaden considerably if you look at 2-band models and then swap in a 3-band with at least one stack knob), then swap that pickup for one with a reverse split pickup in a soapbar housing (Bartolini makes them, and I imagine others do as well). I still wouldn’t expect it to sound particularly Precision-y, but possibly close enough.