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Cheap 5-string

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by -Saosin-, Sep 17, 2005.


  1. Sep 17, 2005 #1
    -Saosin-

    -Saosin-

    Sep 8, 2005
    Whats a cheap 5-string? (I know, not a really specific question but, it says it all!)
     
  4. Sep 17, 2005 #2
    Simball

    Simball

    Mar 26, 2005
    Portland, Oregon
    Check out Yamaha.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2005 #3
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    Yamaha or Ibanez.
     
  11. Sep 17, 2005 #4
    Blues Bass 2

    Blues Bass 2 Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2001
    Davenport Iowa
    I have an Essex 5 string jazz that I've been gigging with that sounds and plays good for under $150.I haven't heard anything close to it in price that sounds as good stock.Alder body Jazz tone.
     
  14. Sep 19, 2005 #5
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
  17. Sep 19, 2005 #6
    NV43345

    NV43345

    Apr 1, 2003
    How cheap is cheap ? :)
     
  20. Sep 23, 2005 #7
    bass4nds

    bass4nds

    Sep 23, 2005
    well I know that everyone hates em. but I played an OLP 5-string bass once at a shop and it was pretty good. It was selling for 200. I ditto the SX thing... I have a jazz bass from SX and it's rad. www.olpguitars.com. check em out.
     
  24. Sep 23, 2005 #8
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
    Not everybody hates OLPs. I've only ever tried a couple at a store and I was very impressed. Nice gear.
     
  27. Sep 25, 2005 #9
    heroincredible

    heroincredible

    Jun 19, 2005
    Calgary, AB, Canada
    Rockbass Streamer Standard...have one myself.