Hi Everyone, I'm sorry if I am just repeating a post that has been done over and over, I haven't been visiting the message boards for awhile here and I'm a bit behind on everything. Ok here is the deal, I'm currently playing a Cort Curbow 4 and I really love it. I have an Ibanez SR 405 which I am selling. Although I really like my Curbow I also want either a five or a six string (hopefully a nice six if I can ever afford one). I really just want a bass that I can be satisfied with and not have to keep looking around at basses. Now the problem is I like wide string spacing, my Ibanez of course has terrible string spacing and I'm looking for something wider then that. I was wondering if anyone could recommend some 5 or 6 string basses with a more comfortable spacing (I won't really be doing any slapping on this bass, thats why I own the Curbow in the first place). As for my financial situation I don't want to spend too much. Im turning 16 in a month then getting a job and I'm looking to spend under $1,000. Hopefully somewhere in the $800 range. Thanks a lot for any help.
You could try to find a used Warwick Thumb BO sixer with the optional wide neck. ( http://www.warwickbass.com/basses/_thumb_bolt_on_s6b.html )
As Peter said, a BTB would be a good option. They have 3/4" spacing at the bridge, which is what Fender 4 bangers have. Another good option is the MTD Kingston 5, it also has 3/4" spacing. Or you could find a used Warwick wideneck, or Pedulla Rapture with the wideneck option. Both of those would be closer to $1000.
The two bass types that I have found to have the widest string spacing are Ken Smith and Yamaha TRBs. The Ken Smith's have always been out of my price range in the UK, but I have owned a Yamaha TRB6P and have tried the new TRB5P and TRB6P - these are great basses - pro standard - Jamiroquai's bassist Nick Fyffe is using one live! And they're not too expensive either - considering what you get!
