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Could anybody compare Human Base Roxy B5 and BaseX.oc5?

Feb 1, 2015
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The title pretty much says it.
I plan to buy my first 5 string bass and I am interested in those two. Had anybody here the opportunity to play them both? Or even the 4 string versions... Are there any quality differences?
I was looking at Roxy line few years back when I was choosing a 4 string but decided for something else at the end. So now, when I am considering 5 string, still coming back to it - like the simplicity and looks. Don't have a chance to try before buy..
What does the BaseX.oc offer on top of Roxy for the money difference? Or is it something completely different?
 
I've just bought a Roxy B5- without trying it. I compared twenty or so basses on the Thomann website and it won. No delivery for 6-8 weeks though ( pandemic and Suez ) so I can't help you with your request.
I noticed afterwards that the Home Base website is packed with delicious stuff- so I think I'll be trying others in future. For the moment though the Roxy B5 suits my requirements price-wise as well as features. I'll post back here when I get it.
 
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