inexpensive 5 banger

[bluesrx]

hi all...

looking into getting a 5`er. budget is such that it will have to be on the low end side. would like an active pre.

here`s what i`m looking at

MIM Deluxe...i have experiences with this bass and know what they can/can`t provide.

The other bass i`m considering is the washburn force 5. no experience with washburn basses at all. is this bass 35" scale? tried to find info on washburn site about scale length...no luck, or maybe i just missed it. what kind of sound does this pre provide? i play jazz, funk/blues..etc

info?...thoughts?

TIA
bill

 

[Moving Pictures]

I would check out the Peavey Millennium AC BXP and the Yamaha BB615. Both are inexpensive with powerful electronics and a great sound. I don't know about the Washburn but the Fender is a good sounding bass. My personal preference is the Peavey because of the more dynamic preamp and the fast neck.

 

[zachbass02]

inexpensive is a very relative term. but based on what you're looking at, I would recomend the MIM Deluxe Jazz V, but I love my Fenders so I'm biased slightly, or a Yammi 5er. I've wanted to try one of the BB series out, they look sweet. If they are like every other Yammi I've played, they're great.

 

[bluesrx]

about 650.00 on the budget

 

[The Mule]

I definitely recommend the OLP Stingray 5 Tony Levin signature. Cool looking bass, good preamp, great value for money.

 

[Moving Pictures]

about 650.00 on the budget

You could afford a Peavey Cirrus BXP for that money. Or any of the other basses mentioned thus far.

 

[ggunn]

hi all...

looking into getting a 5`er. budget is such that it will have to be on the low end side. would like an active pre.

Ibanez might be worth looking into. I just sold an ATK 305 for about $400. 5 strings active, solid low end and punchy.

 

[ogrossman]

I picked up a used MIA Fender Jazz Plus V (active electronics) in your price range.

 

[cptnhook]

How about a Lakland 55-01, for the guy in Lakeland, FL? You could get one used well within that range.

 

[SteveC]

I would check out the Peavey Millennium AC BXP and the Yamaha BB615. Both are inexpensive with powerful electronics and a great sound. I don't know about the Washburn but the Fender is a good sounding bass. My personal preference is the Peavey because of the more dynamic preamp and the fast neck.

Took the words right out of my mouth. I played both basses yesterday and actually like the Peavey. I have 2 Yamaha's so it's not that I don't like 'em, maybe just like a change. I'm thinking of getting the Peavey for an E-C bass with flats for jazz gigs.

 

[Oysterman]

Of all the basses mentioned here I would choose a Yamaha BB... they're ridiculously good value. They play well and sound absolutely gorgeous (of course that is subjective), and are quite affordable. Since I got my BB415, I don't play my Cirrus at all.

 

[Moving Pictures]

I have 2 Yamaha's so it's not that I don't like 'em, maybe just like a change. I'm thinking of getting the Peavey for an E-C bass with flats for jazz gigs.

My son swears by Yamaha and after playing his I believe him. That Peavey in that configuration would be an awesome bass for Jazz gigs. Go for it!

 

[SteveC]

I'm very close to pulling the trigger. If I can't sell the Ibanez fretless 5 I have now I'll try to trade it.

 

[DeanT]

If you're lookign for way inexpensive (as in cheap) there's always the SX 5-stringers. If you want an inexpensive bass that is playable right out of the box, go with a Dean.