Five String Recommendation

[Fretless925]

I would appreciate if you could recommend a fiver with the following specs:

34" scale
a fairly slim jazz style neck
under 10 pounds
less than $900 new

Thanks in advance

 

[P. Aaron]

I am going for an AM standard Precision V. Am not sure about weight, though if you're at $900.00, you may have to go over a grand to get one new. Neck's wider at the nut, which is why I want it.

I have seen very few used advertised.

 

[Engine207]

I would appreciate if you could recommend a fiver with the following specs:

34" scale
a fairly slim jazz style neck
under 10 pounds
less than $900 new

Thanks in advance

This one V V

 

[cassanova]

Fender MIM Deluxe Active Jazz V

Ibanez SR's have the slimmest necks of any bass on the market. I wouldn't say they're jazz style necks but if you want a slim neck these are 2nd to none when it comes to that.

Peavey Cirrus also have a very comfortable neck that isn't too wide. They can be had used in your price range.

 

[PSPookie]

1) Buy used. That same $900 will get you a US Fender or similar quality instead of a new Ibanez or Schecter (nothing wrong with Ibanez or Schecter)

Fender Am Std Jazz
Lakland Skyline JO 5
Ibanez SR -- go with one of the high-end ones -- SR 905, SR 1005, etc.
Peavey Cirrus

*When you say "slim neck" do you mean the profile (front to back) or the width at the nut?

 

[Chasarms]

I would strongly suggest expanded your budget or considering purchasing used.

The Fender American Standard Jazz V sound ideal for you. The neck on those basses is very comfortable and they tend to be light.

 

[SteveC]

1) Buy used. That same $900 will get you a US Fender or similar quality instead of a new Ibanez or Schecter (nothing wrong with Ibanez or Schecter)

Fender Am Std Jazz
Lakland Skyline JO 5
Ibanez SR -- go with one of the high-end ones -- SR 905, SR 1005, etc.
Peavey Cirrus

*When you say "slim neck" do you mean the profile (front to back) or the width at the nut?

I believe only the Fender is 34" scale. It's tough with the 34" criteria. Believe me, I know.

 

[silvertones]

Carvin BB75

 

[StuartV]

G&L Tribute L-2500 with a J-style neck (they have a P-style neck option, too).

 

[TolerancEJ]

Once you do pick up a 5-Stringer, drop by the 5-String Club. Show your pic, get a club number.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388228&page=33

 

[pjchappy]

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Paul

 

[cassanova]

1) Buy used. That same $900 will get you a US Fender or similar quality instead of a new Ibanez or Schecter (nothing wrong with Ibanez or Schecter)

Fender Am Std Jazz
Lakland Skyline JO 5
Ibanez SR -- go with one of the high-end ones -- SR 905, SR 1005, etc.
Peavey Cirrus

*When you say "slim neck" do you mean the profile (front to back) or the width at the nut?

SR's and the Cirrus are 34" scale. Not sure about the Lakland though.

I also concur to buying something used. The $900 will yield better basses than what he'd find buying new.

 

[Engine207]

SR's and the Cirrus are 34" scale. Not sure about the Lakland though.

I also concur to buying something used. The $900 will yield better basses than what he'd find buying new.

Lakland 5-bangers are all 35" scale. If they made a 34", I'd have one (but only one kidney).

 

[deaf pea]

Carvin BB75

last I saw that bass costs a bit MORE than $900.

but the B5 is right around that cost . . . and if you make the kit version, it's more like $500-600 . . . . . .

 

[PSPookie]

I've never really understood the must be 34" or 35" scale thing. I've played both and switch back and forth regularly. Honestly, if you handed me a bass and asked me if it was a 34" or 35" scale I couldn't tell you without getting out a ruler.

G&L is also a great option. You can pick up a used US in that price range or a new Tribute.

Seriously consider buying used. For just a little bit more than your budget I was able to come by a used Modulus.

 

[Tropic]

I've never really understood the must be 34" or 35" scale thing. I've played both and switch back and forth regularly. Honestly, if you handed me a bass and asked me if it was a 34" or 35" scale I couldn't tell you without getting out a ruler.

I agree, to me it's about the feel of the bass, I don't go by scale.

 

[StuartV]

SR's and the Cirrus are 34" scale.

Neck-thru Cirrus' are 35" scale. I think the bolt-neck ones are 34", though.

 

[silvertones]

BB75 is $989 + $29 shipping and you have to buy a case from them for shipping.
You get a great bass made by AMERICAN workers. If you live in an area as I do were all of the jobs left and went to Mexico you'll appreciate my lack of interest in a foreign instrument.

 

[Engine207]

I've never really understood the must be 34" or 35" scale thing. I've played both and switch back and forth regularly. Honestly, if you handed me a bass and asked me if it was a 34" or 35" scale I couldn't tell you without getting out a ruler.

I would have tended to agree with you a year ago, before I A/B'd a 35" BTB and a 34" Fender Jazz V. I broke my left wrist as a lad and have trouble playing down low...especially on the B string. The Ibby is a superb bass, but I need a 34" to play without pain.

That said, the tension on the B of a 34" scale bass is often "floppy". This is not the case with my Fender, and I sacrifice nothing in quality. ..even with it being MIM.

 

[cassanova]

Neck-thru Cirrus' are 35" scale. I think the bolt-neck ones are 34", though.

I don't know if Peavey's making 5 strings that aren't bolt on now. I was looking at their page and the only thing they seem to advertise on it for the Cirrus 5 string is a bolt on.

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