5 Strings with narrow spacing

[pablomigraine]

Looking to find other brands with very narrow string spacing similar to the G&L l2500.

Looking for mid-range type of stuff..... $800 - $1500

Any suggestions TB?


Thanks!

 

[Laklandlover]

Hi

Try Ibanez, most of them are pretty narrow to me.

James

 

[austinso]

Most of the older warwicks 5-ers...you can find good used ones for $700-900.

 

[KsPiNeSh]

Ibanez SR505... tightest-spaced fiver I've ever played.

 

[bassteban]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538853
Aaand:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538854

 

[Boostedrex]

Ibanez SR505... tightest-spaced fiver I've ever played.

This would be my suggestion too. The main gripe you hear about the SR505 is the tight string spacing. So if that's what you're looking for, go to your nearest GC, Sam Ash, MF and give one a try.

 

[ErebusBass]

Schecters have really narrow spacing.

 

[20db pad]

Music Man Stingray 5

 

[mikeyswood]

It doesn't get any tighter that a Ric 5

 

[kjd]

Schecters have really narrow spacing.

yup my diamond elite-5 is super narrow, almost too narrow.

 

[pablomigraine]

Ibanez SR505... tightest-spaced fiver I've ever played.

Not really into Ibanez and Schecters...

Music Man Stingray 5

of course!!! why didnt I think of that.... more like plz

 

[unclejane]

Looking to find other brands with very narrow string spacing similar to the G&L l2500.

Looking for mid-range type of stuff..... $800 - $1500

Any suggestions TB?


Thanks!

Er, why not the L2500? You should be able to get an MIA for less than 1500. I bought my 2500 FL MIA for 1100 on EvilBay from a G&L dealer....

LS

 

[ga_edwards]

Most of the older warwicks 5-ers...you can find good used ones for $700-900.

+1 on Warwicks in general IMO. My 5 string Thumb's width is the same as my Yammy Attitude!

 

[20db pad]

I think Spector Euro 5 are on the narrow side as well.

 

[denchiq]

ken smith burner?

 

[NickInMesa]

Some dude here is selling an RBX 5 string

 

[ysand]

If u wan t quality, tone, looks, and narrow string spacing go with Warwick

 

[G2K]

Music Man Stingray 5

I think the SR5 has 17.5 MM string spacing, you may want to check to see what the Sterling 5 is? The Sterling 4 is 17.5 MM, the 5 may be a little tighter, but sure though.
Happy Hunting

 

[MNAirHead]

Some TL-5s have a shaller wheel type bridge.. you can stack them VERY thin.

 

[CElton]

I think the SR5 has 17.5 MM string spacing, you may want to check to see what the Sterling 5 is? The Sterling 4 is 17.5 MM, the 5 may be a little tighter, but sure though.
Happy Hunting

Sterling 5 and SR5 have the same spacing. 17.5mm.