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5 string bass around 500
- Thread starter Jacosfunk81
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Yamaha BB435
Best bang for the buck
Best bang for the buck
Ibanez SR305e is also pretty respectable and bit under the stated price range. Might be worth a look.
From what you have listed, another vote for the Yamaha.
For those options I'd go with Sire. The Z is 34 scale and the M is 35, so play both and see what you like more
Came here to post this. Punches WAY above its price.
Incredible how many people didn’t bother to read the post
I’d say the Yamaha 235 is the one to buy from your options. I’m sure the Ibby is fine, I just don’t like them
I’d say the Yamaha 235 is the one to buy from your options. I’m sure the Ibby is fine, I just don’t like them
I’d do the Sire personally. Z3, V3 or P3, choose your poison. V5 and P5 are around $600 new if I recall, I’m sure you could probably make a deal with someone.
I have a Sire Z7-5 ($600) and I'm very satisfied with it.
Another Z7-5 user here, and similarly pleased with it. I'd take the Z7 over the Z3.
Thanks guys, I went to a local shop and unfortunately they did not have the yamaha and the michael kelly I saw on their web, I tried few Sire and I think the M2 sounds great, really confortable too, just not my cup of tea the look of the bass, but great choice for the money.
I found few ins the used market around my city, lets see what you guys prefer:
Yamaha bbg5 from the 90s (300 euros)
Warwick RB Streamer V (300 euros)
Sire V7 Swanp Ash 5 (2ns gen) (400 euros)
I found few ins the used market around my city, lets see what you guys prefer:
Yamaha bbg5 from the 90s (300 euros)
Warwick RB Streamer V (300 euros)
Sire V7 Swanp Ash 5 (2ns gen) (400 euros)
Scrap the looks. At my age, weight / balance / comfort win the trophy. I'd take a day-trip and trial the 3 used offerings you referenced.
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I own a Yamaha BB235 and it's a great bass. If you can find one that's not too heavy, that would be my recommendation from your list.
Element OP 5 around 529 euros in my local shop in the north of Spain and some others around the country.
While I absolutely love those two Ibanez and Yamaha models, I actually argue to go with the Sire Z, however the Z series is pretty new so make sure you want that tone, but Sire's onboard preamp has always been very loved and consider beginner friendly.
I know you listed those three basses but if you are willing to spend new money, and am unsure which EU country you are in, look at Thomann, they should have a Sire Marcus Miller in stock and other Yamaha's, but understandably the five string of some of their flagship models may cost more.
Out of the three, I go with Sire I think...
Outside of these three choices I think you should consider the Sire Marcus Miller five string V3 or V5 instead, or Yamaha TRBX505, and in Europe they are common but the Yamaha1005J is a very good bass. A little bit out of your price range but the Ibanez SR series I think is better than that Ibanez you listed IMO...
Best of luck!
I know you listed those three basses but if you are willing to spend new money, and am unsure which EU country you are in, look at Thomann, they should have a Sire Marcus Miller in stock and other Yamaha's, but understandably the five string of some of their flagship models may cost more.
Out of the three, I go with Sire I think...
Outside of these three choices I think you should consider the Sire Marcus Miller five string V3 or V5 instead, or Yamaha TRBX505, and in Europe they are common but the Yamaha1005J is a very good bass. A little bit out of your price range but the Ibanez SR series I think is better than that Ibanez you listed IMO...
Best of luck!
