Best 5 string under about $250?

[DeliriumTremens]

I need a 5 string bass for my band, but don't have much cash to spare at the moment. Not opposed to going used but nothing too rare/obscure as I need one soon and don't have much time to be searching ebay for one. What is there? I'll be playing technical death metal

 

[RedLeg]

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this one
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or that one
buy used!

 

[Christian Waiau]

for about that price i'd go with a Peavey Millennium BXP 5-String Bass Guitar if i was to go new... however you should search around the classifieds here on TB and you might find something.

 

[El-Bob]

for tech. death metal, look used. something with soapbars and an active eq would be ideal.

 

[bigntasty]

Fender MB-5 (not the Squier model) is a passive early '90s MIJ 5-string with 2 single coil J style pickups. I used one for several years, and it was a great bass! You can pick one up used for $200-$250 on Ebay once in a while.

 

[Mad Russian]

Check local pawn shops. Or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] they usually have stuff in that price range.

 

[Mad Russian]

This one:
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They charge $25 shipping to US.

 

[prokfrog]

This one:
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They charge $25 shipping to US.

Those peavey grinds are notorious for neck shrinkage, which will result in the frets hanging over the fingerboard, and slicing your hand

 

[RedLeg]

This one:
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They charge $25 shipping to US.

thats one hell of a find

 

[bassplayer8953]

This one:
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They charge $25 shipping to US.

I have one of those & it's the sweetest playing 5'er I've tried...

...cheap at twice the price!

 

[J. Crawford]

Those peavey grinds are notorious for neck shrinkage, which will result in the frets hanging over the fingerboard, and slicing your hand

I love my Peavey Grind!

I say get a Peavey. I love mine to death, and will always keep it.

 

[DeliriumTremens]

Thanks for the help guys, there's a good amount for me to go on here :thu:

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I like the look of that and it's not too much more than I wanted to spend

 

[138BASS]

Dean Edge 5 String
I just picked up a 6 string edge from these guys a little over a month ago and they told the whole truth about the finish "blems". Insane bargain for the price, and brand new with warranty. beats used any day. but if you can play it first, going used isn't as much of a risk. I payed $350 for mine and the free shipping got it to my house in 3 days all in all great bass but i did order a new emg pre-amp for it since the treble boost had a slight buzz when turned up. but definitely take a look around on ebay and here in the TB classifieds, you also might want to look into something from rondo music, seeing as how they seem to have a really loyal following as of lately.

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[El-Bob]

Thanks for the help guys, there's a good amount for me to go on here :thu:

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I like the look of that and it's not too much more than I wanted to spend

that's going to be pretty much ideal for technical death metal, i'd say go for it. although the peavey grind is a wonderful option as well.

Edit: i notice that he ibanez says it needs some work. if you can't do that yourself, go for the grind, imo.

 

[JPrinos]

I agree! If you see one you like, be sure to check to neck and frets. The one I bought needed a bit of fretwork to get the action down. It's a pretty good bass, especially for the price.

for about that price i'd go with a Peavey Millennium BXP 5-String Bass Guitar if i was to go new... however you should search around the classifieds here on TB and you might find something.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

$169 for this model - up to $289. Can't beat em for the price.

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[Mad Russian]

I bought an Ibanez SR 405 from Elderly about 3 mos ago. I love it. It was in perfect condition. Their description tends to be a little critical I have found. So I would expect any thing from them to be a little better than advertised.

 

[DeliriumTremens]

that's going to be pretty much ideal for technical death metal, i'd say go for it. although the peavey grind is a wonderful option as well.

Edit: i notice that he ibanez says it needs some work. if you can't do that yourself, go for the grind, imo.

I think it just needs a good cleaning, I have all the stuff for that