5 string bass with high c thin width neck

[Cadwellstudios]

I tried to look for a post on this. Looking for a recommendation for a 5 string bass with a thin width neck to put a high c on ? I'm use to the 7.25 fender 4 string necks.

 

[Killing Floor]

You can wire any bass to high C. Find a bass that fits your hand and do a setup. Worst case you need a new nut which would cost around $30 where I live.

 

[AHaze]

If you're really stuck on that 7.25" radius, you may have to build a parts bass. Plenty of skinny neck 5ers out there from Ibanez, Schecter, ESP/LTD etc. but they also tend to have fairly flat boards with 16" radius being quite common.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

I'll look a little closer at the Ibanez. Problem is the closes guitar store is an hour away. Have to make the trek and try some out.

 

[AHaze]

Can't believe I forgot G&L. The US built 5ers are all available with a 1.75" nut/9.5" radius board neck. Not ultra skinny but about as close to a 50s 4 string Fender neck as it gets on a production 5er.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

I will check those as wel. Thanks

 

[Bob_Ross]

Find an old Steinberger L-2/5

...but don't hold your breath, and do prepare to open your wallet

 

[micguy]

Ibanez is the usual go to for those who like skinny necks. Just be aware that a "skinny" neck on a 5 is wider than most 4 string necks.

 

[Snert]

Ibanez 5 necks aren't a lot wider than some P necks, only a couple of mm in most cases.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

Find an old Steinberger L-2/5

...but don't hold your breath, and do prepare to open your wallet

too rich for me

 

[Cadwellstudios]

I see most are a 12" radius. Ibanez and Sterling Stingray 5 included

 

[Snert]

I see most are a 12" radius.

Adapt or pay for a custom.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

Adapt or pay for a custom.

Looks like I will adapt.

 

[iiipopes]

Any Ibanez bass with the 45mm/1.77" nut width will work. The necks tend to be thin, but with a rather flat radius. The recent BTB845V has what you are looking for, already set up for E-C.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

Any Ibanez bass with the 45mm/1.77" nut width will work. The necks tend to be thin, but with a rather flat radius. The recent BTB845V has what you are looking for, already set up for E-C.

Looks great ! I may have to pay to get what i want

 

[Ric5]

I tried to look for a post on this. Looking for a recommendation for a 5 string bass with a thin width neck to put a high c on ? I'm use to the 7.25 fender 4 string necks.

try Ibanez ... they have a lot of models with slim necks.

 

[JonathanPDX]

My old Dean 5-string has a very thin neck and tight string spacing, which works really well for EADGC tuning.

 

[MarshallAC50Stack]

The G&L L-5000 has a neck that's pretty close to a Precision width, but 5-string. The fretboard is rounder than flatter. They have a nice pickup on them too.

 

[Cadwellstudios]

Looks like the Fender Player Jazz Bass V has a 9.5 radius ?

 

[guyfergy]

I tried to look for a post on this. Looking for a recommendation for a 5 string bass with a thin width neck to put a high c on ? I'm use to the 7.25 fender 4 string necks.

I didn't know Fender made a bass with 7.25 radius, mine were all 9.5 and that's one of the reasons I don't play a Fender anymore. I like a flatter fretboard, my Sandberg has a 14 and it has made it easier for my old hands to move around.