Best 5 String for Less than $600 for Slap

There are a few: used L-2500 Tribute, prolly won't find a US model for under 600. Used PV Cirrus, should be 600 or close. Used 55-01. Maybe that new Cort GB 75??

Lee

 

Either a used Lakland 55-01 or an MTD Kingston Artist.

 

Yamaha TRB5. Best slap for that amount!

 

Musicians friend has the MTD Kingston Heir 5 for $399.99

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MTD-Kingston-Heir-5String-Bass-?sku=511558

Otherwise-a used Lakland Skyline 55-02 if you're lucky.

Going even cheaper-if you can find one that feels right, an OLP Ray5 copy. A general comment on Ray5 style basses [including the EB ones], some people feel the string spacing is too tight to slap on. I think it's fine, but i also don't slap much.

 

Used 55-01 would be under $600.

I bought a used 55-02 for about $650USD recently and my EBMM and Fender 4 strings haven't been out of their cases since.

 

A used Lakland 55-01 would be the best. If you can't find one, the an MTD Kingston Artist or Heir.

 

G&L Tributes are sweet. Any of the better SR series Ibanez basses are pretty sweet too, but they're a little tight depending on your preferences. Also, the Carvin B-5 is nice if you can find one used.