Acoustic 5 String: Action

I don't like the dean because it was too freaking long.

For clarification..you'd like a shortscale 5 string abg with low action?

 

This in 32" Scale (hard to find though)

 

Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5 string. I have the 4 string version in gloss natural. It's nice looking. Top is really thin (at least on mine).

 

Acoustic Bass Guitars are a problematic lot. If the action starts out OK, it usually isn't long before it's getting pretty high. And it's not usually the neck that's the problem.

The amount of tension of the strings puts an incredible amount of strain on the bridge. If it doesn't come off, it tends to bend the top into a hump, raising the bridge relative to the neck and thus raising the action. Additionally the shoulder of the bass around the neck joint may start to collapse inwards with the same effect on the action.

If the bass is built with enough bracing to withstand these forces, it is likely that its acoustic output will be pretty spare. Achieving a balance is tricky and that usually means "expensive". Need I say more?

 

Probably super $$$

 

Warwick Rockbass Alien

 

Ibanez EWB205wne

 

Harvey Citron AE5 Swallow (super $$$) and EABDGC AE5 Swallow (Acoustic/Electric 5-string) : Harvey Citron

 

Well as long as we're looking at "super $$", here's my two reigning co-champs:

Marusczcyk Svoboda:


Emerald Balor:

 

I'm a pick player, so it's usually on the high side compared to how finger players like it.
Lowering the action on an ABG involves taking out the saddle and sanding it down and possibly filing the groves in the nut a wee bit.

 

Thanks

 

These yours?

 

Ah-yup.

 

This, but in right hand model?





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Bass Features:
Gold Hardware
Maple Neck with Truss Rod
Solid Body
Diecast Tuners
High Gloss Finish
Active EQ (requires 9v battery)
32" Scale Length
44.5" Overall Length
Weight aprox 6 pounds
4" body thickness
Nut 1 13/19"
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If not could you post a pick? Not familiar with this brand.
Really affordable too. $200 brand new for a 5 string! Wow!
I haven't come across any with separate saddles. Yours must be an older one? I'd love to see it. I like how these have through bridge string connections rather than pegs.

These appear to have the same preamp as some of the early Dean ABG

 

Nice