Best 5-string Under 1k?

[DTSH]

Hi all-

I'm currently doing a sell-off to raise money for an illness in the family, but will hopefully be above water again by the holidays (particularly with bonuses coming in, etc). I figure I can allocate maybe 600-900 for a bass, so I wanted to get some input!

What's the best 5er under a grand? Preferably including a 3-band EQ, relatively classic styling (nothing pointy!) and decent string spacing (18mm preferred). Figured there was no better pool of people to ask advice from than this forum.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Basshoofd]

Lakland builds very good 5 strings but they have a bigger scale and string spacing I believe. The neck is very thin so that helps a lot. Maybe a used Stingray? Smaller spacing and classic styling.

 

[onionpuzzle]

MTD Heir ?

 

[BruceBass3901]

I've got an Ibanez SR305 and I really like it. I think the string spacng is a bit tighter than you may like and the EQ takes some getting used to. Some of the higher range SR series are different. Might be worth checking =)

 

[JMBassist]

Some chances around 1K

MTD Z5
MTD Heir 5
Ibanez BTB675
Lakland skyline 55.02

 

[cioppo]

G&L Tribute?

 

[Gintaras]

MTD Heir ?

any of the MTD offshore models. I have a preference to hunting down a Grendel 5 string. I had one and when quitting the 5 and going back to 4 hunted down an identical version.

 

[silvertones]

Carvin BB75 or LB75. Carvin gives the best bang for the buck IMHO. No need to buy used that way.I have a 1997 BB75

 

[notrly1337]

I really like Ibanez soundgear but since u mention the string spacing (Ibanez is 16.5) u might as well get a G&L tribute, MTD Heir or Schecter. Try also looking at the used category.

 

[gricko]

dingwall combustion

 

[pringlw]

For me, the best sub $1000k five string is either a new Sterling by Musicman Ray35 or a second hand EBMM SR5. The Rays have a really great B string whereas many others are floppy. Not sure how they pull it off.

 

[jlepre]

For me, the best sub $1000k five string is either a new Sterling by Musicman Ray35 or a second hand EBMM SR5. The Rays have a really great B string whereas many others are floppy. Not sure how they pull it off.

+1

 

[bfc]

Carvin B50 with HB2 bridge pickup or Yamaha BB415 for a much less expensive bass that still kicks!

 

[lowendfriend]

you can get a new 55-01 Lakland Skyline for around 800 and used around 5 or 600.

I just picked up a 55-01 with optional ebony fretless board and it's nice.

 

[scubaduba]

I'd go for a used Lakland 55-01 or used G&L L2500. If you happen to find a Lakland 55-02 for under a grand jump on it. Killer instrument.

 

[funk generator]

+1000 on the lakland. Iv owned 2 skylines in the past and they were both exceptional. Iv also had an MTD Z5 that was quite amazing however it was mega modded. The skylines were stock

 

[LaklandBass]

Ibby Soundgear. any of em for that price.

 

[Dub56]

If I wanted another 5, I'd go Lakland Skyline. Either a 55-02 or Joe Osborn (44-60) are my favorites.

 

[bassist4dalord]

If you want something traditional looking, go for the Fender MIM Deluxe Jazz V. Played one at a gig and like it a lot.

 

[lowfreqgeek]

If you go used, your options open wide.

For $900 or less, I've bought:

2 USA Fender Jazz Vs
2 USA G&L L2500s (fretted and fretless)
1 EBMM SR5
1 Rick Turner Electroline 5-string fretless

I've seen tons of other stuff under a grand. Don't be afraid to go used - you'll get way more bass for the $$.