A wide neck 4 string?

[holohead98]

Hello, first time poster. So I play on a 5 string bass, because I like a wider neck. This was my first bass, And I like the wider range I get. Whenever I play a 4 string, I feel like the neck is too small. So I have been getting into slapping a lot and it is difficult to do this on a 5 string bass because of the string closeness. So here is my question. Are there any basses with 4 strings and a wider neck that are not custom made? Or am I stuck with ordering a custom made bass?

 

[LilRay]

Try a Fender 62 reissue P Bass. They have a wide neck but it's very comfortable to play.
I don't slap but I like a wider neck as well for fretting. Hope this helps.

 

[StarscreamG1]

Peavey T40s have wide (but comfortable) necks...wait scratch that, they are not that fond of being slapped. I am attempting to set one of mine up for slap and I know it can be done on a T40 but I don't think they take to it as readily as most other basses out there. That being said I have heard of some people actually converting their T40s over to 5 string and the necks are wide enough to accommodate the extra string. You could also fine a T40 neck and put it onto something else with a better pup configuration better for slap.

In my humble and not being exposed to a lot of brands out there opinion, I would say any PBass could work. Jazz basses have the narrow neck (as do Peavey Foundations and Dynas in my experience).

Every Dean Ive ever touched seems to have a wide flat neck. even though I find my Pbass neck and my T40 necks very comfortable, I do not care for the neck on a Dean because of its width.

Not sure I helped you any there but just my 2 cents worth.

 

[martin shane]

Go try an EBMM stingray ...

 

[troyus]

Just buy a 5 string and change the bridge and the nut to a 4....

 

[maxbass]

Try a Fender 62 reissue P Bass.

Or a 57 reissue too

 

[Jim Carr]

Try a Fender 62 reissue P Bass. They have a wide neck but it's very comfortable to play.
I don't slap but I like a wider neck as well for fretting. Hope this helps.

+1

I concur. The neck on the '62 RI I recently played at the GC in San Jose, California was a bit wider than the neck on the New American Standard P-bass I A/B'd it with.

You might also consider a Lakland 44-01.

 

[bullshark]

G&L L2000 with a #5 or #7 neck.

 

[Funkdrawer4]

Here is my 2c,Ibanez btb4,or an Ibanez atk4

 

[StarscreamG1]

Just buy a 5 string and change the bridge and the nut to a 4....

You know I actually thought about that idea in my reply but didn't mention it. Seems quite possible considering people are taking T40s and converting them to 5ers, don't see why you couldn't do it in reverse. Its the extra slot on the headstock that might take some creative ideas to deal with...dunno...

But going by that grab an early 90s Peavey Foundation 5er...holy cow that is wiiiiiddde... but very thin and very comfortable...I think that would be great as a 4 string for what the OP wants I think.

 

[Jim Carr]

Or a 57 reissue too

Yes! Good idea.

The MIM '50s classic RI is a good "57ish" P-bass with a neck that feels very much like the old C neck, wide across the frets but thin front to back. I believe the nut width is 1.75 inches.

 

[WarriorJoe7]

or you can get an 8 string and take off the octave strings

Brice HXB408

 

[mello_bedwetter]

I have an Ibanez BTB400QM and the neck is pretty "beefy".

 

[low-endz]

G&L L2000 with a #5 or #7 neck.

+1 on this great bass with comfy thick neck!

I allways Get the Gas on these as well as thier SB-1 & 2