Affordable passive 5 string?

[Thunderbird90DB]

Im looking for a

Cheap

Good Quality

Lightweight

Passive (NO active electronics, preamps, at all)

5 string

Any Recommendations?

Im thinking about 400 pounds max, which i think is 800 dollars?

 

[J. Crawford]

Thats a lot of bass used, my friend!

 

[Thunderbird90DB]

i just have a lot of trouble finding that ideal bass! lol! theres a thing in the uk called guitar live, which is a big trade fair in november, so ill go there and maybe find some basses ill like. but in the meantime, everyone send me your bargain info!!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

New, I recommend a Yamaha BB415, it is light with high output pickups and great tone. Used, I really recommend a Peavey Foundation five if you don't mind close string spacing and a MTD kingston single H if you love full 19mm spacing. Of course, a used Yamaha BB415 or BB615 would be a great deal used too.

Used the Foundation can often be had for $175-$250, and the Kingston can be had for $250-$350. The Yamaha new can be had for $359-$460. Used drop $100 from the new prices.

 

[Buskman]

+1 on the Yamaha BB415.

 

[Double Agent]

used Warwick Corvette Std w/ ash body (the bubinga one is NOT light).

Don't know what they go for on your side of the pond, but they can be had for under $800 over here.

The Yamahas are nice too.

 

[derrenleepoole]

Cort all the way for me, the Curbow series in particular. You'll pick up a beauty for very reasonable money, well within budget. Not everyone's cup of tea admittedly, but they're well made and offer great playability.

 

[HogieWan]

SX?

Peavy Grind would be a good one, too:
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Grind-Bass-Guitar-5-BXP-NTB-?sku=511362

 

[Greevus]

i've been playing a Washburn Taurus T25 for a little over a year and love it! paid $350 on Ebay with upgraded badass V bridge. it's pretty heavy though, but it is a thumper for me.
it's my first fiver and many hate the pickups, but i don't get it. i am playing it through an ampeg svt classic and ampeg 410hlf cab. i don't know why it's no more popular than it is. of course i'm late to it also.

 

[ttmnky]

OLP MM5, if you can find it?

Some people really like it, others aren't huge fans. But from what I can gather, they're pretty good bang for their buck. I've seen one locally for $200 used. Maybe I should pick it up myself...

 

[fivestringdan]

New, I recommend a Yamaha BB415, it is light with high output pickups and great tone. Of course, a used Yamaha BB415 or BB615 would be a great deal used too.
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Yes. I have one and they are great basses for the change.

 

[ysand]

Well, since u're in europe too, i'd say hit it: Invalid Link Removed

 

[Thunderbird90DB]

ive been playing my aria for a little while today and decided im very happy with it, but id like it to be passive? any advice on how to make it passive? how much would a shop charge me for a conversion, and also would i lose any of the good tone?

 

[SwitchGear]

I love my BB415, It is a home run with me. Thumps and thumps and is comfy to play and looks great, IMO.

 

[Philbiker]

Dean Edge 5.

 

[edubb]

and upgrade the pickups to Nordstrands. that would be a killer bass for less than $800.

 

[wvbass]

Tribute L2500 is worth a thought. Yes I know it is an active bass, but it is one of the few basses that is just as good if not better as a passive instrument.

 

[The modifier]

just ordered it myself 2 days ago, and at 169$ you'd have tons of cash left over for other goodies.

 

[Philbiker]

just ordered it myself 2 days ago, and at 169$ you'd have tons of cash left over for other goodies.

Except the OP is in WALES.

 

[The modifier]

I really do need to check profiles before I post, sorry about that.