5-string bass guitars for small handed bassist

[seney8]

Hey guys,

So I'm currently at a cross, I have a Schecter Stiletto custom 5 and really love having that low B option but the neck is to thick and the frets are fairly large. I'm contemplating going down to a 4 string because of the neck size but then I'm losing the low B option.

Does anyone know a brand of 5 string basses that specialize in thin necks and smaller frets, similar to PRS (for regular guitar), thinner necks just make it smooth to play. Prefer professional gear..

Thanks for the help!

 

[kai_ski]

IMO the Schecter Stiletto 5 has a fairly thin neck profile and narrow width compared to most 5 string necks. It is 35" scale. Perhaps try a 34" scale?

 

[thumbs&fingers]

Yes, DINGWALL. I have had about 7 five strings before i figured out i needed a thin neck and smaller frets. My dingwall, up to this point has been the most comfortable 5 for me to gig 2 to 3 hours.

 

[Mike M.]

Ibanez. I've got an SR505 and it practically plays itself.

My hands aren't small, but they've taken a beating due to the physical jobs I've had most of my life. (Not as limber as they use to be). So I had to find a 5 string that I didn't have to fight to play.

 

[spade2you]

Technique goes a LONG way.

 

[Bozendoka]

+1 Dingwall, I love mine. Before that I was all about Ibanez, which may be another option. I've seen 4 string basses with wider necks than my SR405.

 

[Mulebagger]

Zon Sonus

 

[gustobassman]

Ibanez is notorious for thin necks. try there..

 

[FunkMetalBass]

Ibanez + technique.

 

[roadkill2309]

I have epic small hands, but I don't have trouble getting around on my Fender P5 neck. I just use the fifth fret as my starting point. Doing this also means that the 35" scale of my Lākland isn't a problem. The Lākland's neck is stellar, by the way; much slimmer, front to back, than the Fender. I'm faster on the Lakky.

 

[seney8]

What about 5 string short scale recommendations? Price range between $800-$900...

 

[EdMerc]

+1 on the Ibanez sr505. Actually, any SR 5 string will do. It's about as thin as most 4 sting basses. Great sounding bass too.

 

[spade2you]

What about 5 string short scale recommendations? Price range between $800-$900...

Not going to happen in that price range.

 

[Din Of Win]

Ibanez.

I also have small hands, and last month i found myself in the market for a new 5 string. I almost bought an SR505, myself... but ended up snagging a rare 5 string Ibanez CT Bass. The string spacing is peeeeerfect for me.

 

[scubaduba]

Yes. This

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Awesome bass! So easy to play.