Help: shopping for 5-string, $500-$800

[bigcardinal]

Can anyone offer any suggestions for a versatile and dependable 5-string in this price range? I don't care about looks/style really, just a good deal on a superior instrument that will handle a lot of musical styles. Thanks

 

[Figjam]

Lakland 55-01

 

[swpyne]

Lakland 55-01

Absolutely or a used 55-02. I have seen a few in the $800 range

 

[embellisher]

These guys know what they are talking about. In that price range, nothing can touch a new 55-01. A used 55-02 is good too, as is a used Peavey Cirrus.

 

[IotaNet]

These guys know what they are talking about. In that price range, nothing can touch a new 55-01. A used 55-02 is good too, as is a used Peavey Cirrus.

+1

 

[gkbass13]

there is a candy apple red lakland 55-02 that keeps getting posted on bassgear. if you want a versatile bass in that range you cant beat that deal.

my next choice would be buying a new yamaha trb 1005 from guitar center as they have them marked down to 499 now....and you can probabaly talk them down another 10% or so. then afterwards, get some nordstrand pickups for it.

lakland still gets my first vote though.

 

[mrniceguy715]

g&l l2500, ksd, cort/elrick, lackland skyline would be my choices

 

[capnsandwich]

Lakland 55-01

That's a big +1 good fella. The 55-01 will kill you in the face!

 

[lovemybasses]

ibanez,yamaha

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Although I love the way 55-01s feel and play, they don't have the best electronics. If you don't mind narrower string spacing, the Tribute L-2500 and Ibanez ATK305 are much better deals since they are both about $200 dollars cheaper than the 55-01 new and they really sound like much expensive basses: the MIA L-2500 & EBMM Stingray.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

g&l l2500, ksd, cort/elrick, lackland skyline would be my choices

The GB75 is the best deal with 19mm spacing unless you can get a TBC.

 

[PSPookie]

g&l l2500, ksd, cort/elrick, lackland skyline would be my choices

+1 on the G&L L2500

A used US one can be had for around $800. They sound great and are very versatile.

 

[cheapbasslovin]

Haven't played the Lakland, and I'm not a big fan of Ibanez (if you like yours then super, they don't make me feel good though), I have a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 that is pretty versatile. They go for around 600 and nothing I have played in that price range has made me regret my decision. I have played a few out of that price range that make me cranky about it, but that's another story.

 

[lomo]

My Lakland 5501 is the best bang for the buck I've ever had in a bass. Versatile, reliable, solid.

 

[Shawman]

i myself am going for an ibanez srx

 

[DeanT]

Yamaha, Ibanez, Dean, Fender. You name it, there are tons of them.

 

[mccartneyman]

5501. Hands down.

 

[Dave W]

SR5

 

[lamarjones]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lakland-55-02-B...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Dr. Cheese]

SR5

Not for $500-$800!