Best 5 string bass in 500usd

[DragoshBass]

I need something punchy and present. I play rock with some dubstep influences.
Budget : 500 usd ( this is max )

 

[Webtroll]

EBMM SUB 5?

 

[sumgruuvz]

maybe a spector legend 5, ns 2000/5, or an ns 95

 

[morewattsplease]

i'll be the first person to say it I guess
buy used

 

[DragoshBass]

I will buy used but still looking for something. First options i've got are an ibby sr305 and an ibby atk405

 

[Webtroll]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/mtd-kingston-saratoga-5-string-w-ti-flats-1006431/

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...eme-5-custom-w-emg-pups-pre-upgraded-1006953/

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-spector-ns2000-5-a-1006725/

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-ibanez-sr506-sterling-musicman-ray35-1007028/

 

[darkstorm]

The Ibanez SR's from 300 series on up and ESP Ltd from the B & F series 154dx series on up would be my first pick. Due to great sound etc and slim necks.

 

[floydman]

A used lakland 55-01 would be a great bass for around 500 maybe a little more. Great B strings on the laklands.

 

[smcd]

For $500 you can pick one of these up, and you won't get better value for your money.

 

[Mike N]

A used lakland 55-01 would be a great bass for around 500 maybe a little more. Great B strings on the laklands.

+1.

 

[BassFuzz24]

I will buy used but still looking for something. First options i've got are an ibby sr305 and an ibby atk405

I would advise against getting the ibanez sr305. Personally, I wish I had saved a bit more money and gotten one of the better models. The low B just isn't that great. It should be noted, however that mine is a 2005 so they may be better now. YMMV and all of that.

The EBMM SUB 5s are good value instruments from what I hear.

 

[MDBass]

There are a few good used five strings in that price range, it really comes down to the buyers personal preferences; there is also the option of getting a 4 string and tuning it BEAD if you're not really going to be using the G string.

OP, do you prefer a thin neck or a thicker neck?

A more vintage aesthetic (Fender) or more modern (Spector)?

I personally don't care for Ibanez basses due to their neck profile, much too thin for my big hands.

If you like more substantial necks and a more modern look, the NS-20005 listed in the classifieds used to be mine; it is VERY punchy and present, especially after the $300 worth of pickups and electronics upgrades, and at $425 shipped it's one of the best deals currently on TB!

 

[zachoff]

G&L L-2500

 

[MDBass]

Great bass, but no way will you find one for even close to$500, even used.

G&L L-2500

 

[zachoff]

Great bass, but no way will you find one for even close to$500, even used.

Tributes come up all the time under $500. Guess I should have specified.

 

[MDBass]

Gotcha. Yes they do.

Spector NS-2000-5
Lakland 55-01
G&L L-2005 Tribute

All excellent choices in that price range

Tributes come up all the time under $500. Guess I should have specified.

 

[DragoshBass]

All these three basses are very rare in Romania. I will keep looking for them online.

 

[DragoshBass]

What do you think about Cort GB75 ?

 

[jamersonburton]

Sterling by musicman ray5 (the cheaper one) and an MXR bass compressor. That would be one punchy setup.

 

[wrench45us]

Yamaha bb425