5 string 35" scale P-bass?

[Killing Floor]

5-string Bass Guitars | Sweetwater

Here you go. Sweetwater let’s you sort by scale length. Next time I say something mean this is paying it forward?

 

[Dincrest]

My first thought was Mike Lull.

And though this isn't quite specc'd to your tastes, it falls into the "5-string P-bass on steroids" category: ESP/LTD [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
There are a few TBers who have these and like them a lot.

 

[Killing Floor]

Sweetwater, sort by scale, 35", sort by active controls, sort by $750-$1,000.

Schecter Riot-5 Bass - Inferno Burst

 

[mattj1stc]

I'd recommend my Lakland Skyline (55-64)

 

[Thundar]

Yep...find a used Lakland and have a new pickguard routed for the reverse P

 

[dwagner]

 

[floofmusic]

Jackson CBXM V David Ellefson X Series Signature Concert Bass Guitar - Gloss Black

There's this.

 

[AppalachianBen]

5-string Bass Guitars | Sweetwater

Here you go. Sweetwater let’s you sort by scale length. Next time I say something mean this is paying it forward?

Believe it or not, I looked online at sweet water and musicians friend. Thats why I asked here.

 

[AppalachianBen]

Sweetwater, sort by scale, 35", sort by active controls, sort by $750-$1,000.

Schecter Riot-5 Bass - Inferno Burst

Not quite a p bass, is it?

 

[AppalachianBen]

This tickles my GAS.

 

[Snarf]

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.

Highly unlikely.

 

[Killing Floor]

Not quite a p bass, is it?

Touché. But you listed a lot of reasons why it’s not a P in your OP. So you get folks that try to catch the least movable demands first. Like scale and budget. Reverse P is an aesthetic for the most part, especially with 3 band active EQ. So that seems like a flexible demand.
Good luck.

 

[dwagner]

This tickles my GAS.

Mine too.

 

[rogerbmiller]

Nash?

 

[bnt]

I was going to mention the Sandberg California VM too - they’re the ones who put the Reverse P on the map. You could upgrade the EQ if it must be 3-band.

 

[cv115505]

Sire is going to be releasing one I believe
Is 35 in scale. I have a Lakland 55-64 which is definitely 35 in scale, but tough to find.

 

[pineweasel]

I was going to mention the Sandberg California VM too - they’re the ones who put the Reverse P on the map. You could upgrade the EQ if it must be 3-band.

I've read that they are pretty flexible, and they offer a 3-band EQ for some other models, so I reckon you could order a VM with it.

 

[mcclurer16]

Nash?

Jackson CBXM V David Ellefson X Series Signature Concert Bass Guitar - Gloss Black

There's this.

This Jackson is the only 5-string with reverse P-configuration that I’ve seen. 5-string, reverse P, specific preamp for under $1000 tall order for a production bass. Honestly I think your best bet is to find a used 5-string, then get the bass routed for reverse P configuration and your preamp of choice installed either by a luthier (or yourself if you have the skills).I have never put together a parts bass or bought a neck and body from Warmouth, but you might find a reverse P-body, a neck and then have the pickup and preamp installed. Let us know what you decide to do this is an interesting challenge!

 

[BurningSkies]

5-string Bass Guitars | Sweetwater

Here you go. Sweetwater let’s you sort by scale length. Next time I say something mean this is paying it forward?

The most P-Bass-y option of what they offer is the Jackson Dave Ellefson, which is somewhat ironic to me that that's as close as you get.

 

[punchdrunk]

Sounds like the Yamaha BB basses.