5 string help

[ATM Ode]

Hey guys, I want to get a five string soon but i don't really know what to get. Anyone have any ideas for what I should get in the price range of $600 or lower? Thanks I really appreciate it.

 

[lowgroove677]

I would suggest an ibanez sr505, that's what I have. I bought it because it was under 600. It had a thin neck, beautiful finish, and can get a great range of sounds out of it to. But I tryed every 5 string in gutiar center that day and it was, and still is the best fit for me. You might have to do the same. To get the right bass for you.

 

[MycooLeeyun]

Something used on the forums here. Always great deals on great equipment. It kind of sucks to not be able to play an instrument before you get it. But if it's too bad, you can always resell it for about the same price.

 

[Crystalman85]

At your price range, I can name a few good basses. there's Ibanez, schecter, dean, fernandes(x-series), ltd, peavey, douglas, traben, yamaha, and brice. many of these bass guitars has good sound quality and they are suitable for any genre.

 

[kevmc28]

Try a used USA Peavey Foundation 5 or a TL-5. You'll probably love it.

 

[ATM Ode]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I wrote everything down and I'll check everything out tomorrow when I take a trip over to sam ash. In the mean time, I was looking at this bass, which looks pretty promising. What do you all think? Invalid Link Removed

 

[5string5fingers]

ESP makes pretty good basses. That bass is going to be punchy, but probably lacking some definition.

 

[ATM Ode]

ESP makes pretty good basses. That bass is going to be punchy, but probably lacking some definition.

Can you explain a little what you mean? Ive only been playing a year so I still lack knowledge on some terms haha ^.^'.

 

[lowendfriend]

At that price, I'd recommend a used Lakland Skyline 55-01 or -02. You might also consider a G&L L-2500 in their Tribute series.

Do some homework on them, keep your eyes peeled and be ready to move when you see one. I often see great deals from the most trustworthy used sellers on the planet here.

 

[hrodbert696]

At $500 or less, the ones that come to mind for me are the Washburn Taurus T-25, Yamaha BB415, or coming soon the 425 (these are the two I have), or a Peavey Grind 5, Ibanez 505, I think there's a Schecter Diamond Stilletto fiver in that range... a few other choices. An MIM Fender Jazz V will be just above $500, you can probably find a used one in the classifieds. Shop around and see what you like.

 

[lkngro]

Sent you a PM.

 

[nurnay]

Love my Warwick Rock Bass and got it for half your budget. Great tone and HUGE bottom end.