A good 5 string bass is...

[bassermaniac]

So here it is.Hopefully soon i'm gonna get a new bass and it should be a 5 string.I'm between these babes:

1)Dingwall afterburner II
2)Tobias killer b
3)Pedulla Rapture RBJ 2
4)Yamaha trb 5 pII


What do you think?which one would you prefer or any other suggestions...
Need your help
Thanks

 

[spade2you]

Good bass or just a good B? Regardless, I think the Dingwall is probably one of the best you can get.

 

[RickenBoogie]

I'd take the Pedulla.

 

[UncleBalsamic]

I'd get the Dingwall.

 

[fullrangebass]

I have owned until very recently 60 high-end basses. No other bass has a B like the Dingwall

 

[choad42]

So here it is.Hopefully soon i'm gonna get a new bass and it should be a 5 string.I'm between these babes:

1)Dingwall afterburner II
2)Tobias killer b
3)Pedulla Rapture RBJ 2
4)Yamaha trb 5 pII


What do you think?which one would you prefer or any other suggestions...
Need your help
Thanks

F Bass would be a great addition to your list of considerations. Easily the most versatile bass that I have ever played or owned. Between the standard BN5 and the new vintage VF-5 these basses cover all the angles. Check 'em out!

http://www.fbass.com/

Cheers,
Paul Theriault
Bassjones
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[Linkert]

Fender American Jazz 5 08!

 

[Eminor3rd]

I just got a Pedulla Thunderbass and it's the greatest thing I've ever played. The B is very taut despite being a 34" instrument. I vote Pedulla.

 

[Parabolic Box]

Dingwall AB II, without a second thought. The feel is amazing. And the low B totally roars.

 

[RobJ]

I'm very partial to my Modulus Q5, but I'd definitely take a close look at the Dingwall if I were in the market right now.

 

[pbass2]

I had an ABI for a while----the best B EVER, and the whole bass was just a class act. Recorded like a dream. The only thing you might wanna consider is something I ran in to which ultimately made me get rid of it:
while the fanned frets were no problem--literally felt "normal" after a few minutes of playing, I play with a pick about 50% of the time, and I just couldn't get comfortable with my right hand down by the bridge. I suppose I might have adjusted given more time, but that was the only snag I had. I wish I could've afforded to keep it just for fingerstyle, but I needed an all-around fiver. Damn, I sure miss how it sounded though . . .

 

[MHLakland]

I have owned until very recently 60 high-end basses. No other bass has a B like the Dingwall

Agreed.

If it's a low B that you're going to use, then there is no question about getting a Dingwall. Of ocurse play/try them, but you'll hear why most say a Dingwall is the smart buy. It's designed for this. Most 5 strings' low B never sounds like the other 4, but the Dingwall low B is vibrant and matches the other 4.

 

[spade2you]

Another honorable nod I'd give is a 35" scale Conklin with the "Snakeskin" strings. The B string is extremely consistent and still very usable up to the 15th position. Granted, not exactly a cost effective B, but KILLER.

 

[TheUnitedSound]

Well... I'm gonna raise a hand for Yamaha

I haven't played the others but the TRB is a good all-rounder, attractive, and a great bass for it's price

 

[Curtybob]

A nice setup with some string experimentation will net you a good B on any decent bass.

 

[spade2you]

A nice setup with some string experimentation will net you a good B on any decent bass.

To a certain extent. Kinda depends on how picky your ear is. You can find thicker strings, raise the action, etc, but a lot of the time you get a B string that is only useful below the 5th fret before you start developing overtones. Good construction is an important factor. Good construction and longer scale.......POWER POWER POWER!!

 

[Curtybob]

To a certain extent. Kinda depends on how picky your ear is. You can find thicker strings, raise the action, etc, but a lot of the time you get a B string that is only useful below the 5th fret before you start developing overtones. Good construction is an important factor. Good construction and longer scale.......POWER POWER POWER!!

I should've bolded the "decent" part, because I do agree somewhat. But, you'd be surprised at how many basses you can get for $500 or so that have great B strings hidden under a piss poor setup. Not trying to knock the basses mentioned, because they are surely worth every penny, but I would never make a good salesman for any of the upper tier bass makers.

 

[spade2you]

I should've bolded the "decent" part, because I do agree somewhat. But, you'd be surprised at how many basses you can get for $500 or so that have great B strings hidden under a piss poor setup. Not trying to knock the basses mentioned, because they are surely worth every penny, but I would never make a good salesman for any of the upper tier bass makers.

I get what you're saing. For the most part, it works for most bassists. When ya start placing demands like total consistency and 5+ position use, it gets a little tricky.

 

[spiritbass]

If your budget will accommodate, buy yourself a Dingwall.

 

[vinxbass]

Lakland 55-94, one of the best low B's in the business or a little more affordable the 2008 MIA Fender Jazz V. I've got the Jazz and it's low B is pretty darn solid, IMO.