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Beefy tone for $1000

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Alexander, Nov 5, 2003.


  1. Nov 5, 2003 #1
    Alexander

    Alexander Supporting Member

    Aug 13, 2001
    Seattle, WA
    I am looking for a good 5 string for around $1000 (used is okay, if not preferred). I really want a good, muscular/beefy/thick tone with lots of girth. I think my thumb bass hits like a machine-gun, which is very useful (lots of cut) but I want this 5er to be more like a sledgehammer. (How's that for a description):D

    I'm thinking a Stingray would do the trick, but I am wondering what good alternatives may be out there. I put my hands on a Spector recently, which I liked the feel of a lot, but didn't get a chance to plug it in so I don't know what it sounds like. Someone on TB has (or had) a Fender PBass Deluxe, which is also interesting, but I've never actually seen or heard one.

    Any recommendations would be appreciated.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2003 #2
    Munjibunga

    Munjibunga Total Hyper-Elite Member Gold Supporting Member

    May 6, 2000
    San Diego (when not at Groom Lake)
    Independent Contractor to Bass San Diego
  10. Nov 5, 2003 #3
    g4string

    g4string Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2002
    Melissa, TX
    There is a guy selling a used 5 string P Bass in the classified section for $730.

    If you wanted to stay Fender. Alot of people have good things to say about the Fender Roscoe Beck 5. BTY, you can find for under a grand.

    Check out the Skyline series by Lakland. They are great. I own an American Lakland. But the 55-02 can hold its own next to a 55-94. You can get the Skylines with Deluxe tops on them as well.

    The Skyline Joe Osborne 5 is another great axe.
     
  14. Nov 6, 2003 #4
    supernaut

    supernaut

    Dec 9, 2002
    Portland, Oregon
    if you like the fender style stuff take a look at a G&L L2500

    it gets good P, Jazz and music man style tone and has a real powerful tone of its own. I have an L2000 (the 4-string version) and it is one of my favorite basses.