looking for a good 5 string

[SiReZ]

im getting into a big heavy metal/death metal band & i would like to get a 5 string what would be a good entry level 5 string. im an intermediate bass player & my budget is 1300, used would be fine just need an idea of what kind of basses to look at

 

[kingpin2512]

Used warwick Corvette.

 

[two fingers]

Used Ibanez BTB. You can get one for HALF your budget or less. I have two and I love them! I've done well over 1,000 gigs with one of them. And I have played every style of music you can think of. The fretboard is slightly wide, but that makes it even BETTER for me. I'm a bit heavy-handed so it gives me a little extra room to dig in (especially when I get wound up on stage). Some have Barts and some don't. I have one with and one without. I tend to like the standard Ibanez pickups a little better than the Barts (especially for harder music). The Barts are a little too "polite" sounding for rock. Check out the BTB405QM. I got mine used for $275 (which was a STEAL) but you should be able to find one for $500 or less. Good luck!

 

[Engine207]

Used Ibanez BTB. You can get one for HALF your budget or less. I have two and I love them! I've done well over 1,000 gigs with one of them. And I have played every style of music you can think of. The fretboard is slightly wide, but that makes it even BETTER for me. I'm a bit heavy-handed so it gives me a little extra room to dig in (especially when I get wound up on stage). Some have Barts and some don't. I have one with and one without. I tend to like the standard Ibanez pickups a little better than the Barts (especially for harder music). The Barts are a little too "polite" sounding for rock. Check out the BTB405QM. I got mine used for $275 (which was a STEAL) but you should be able to find one for $500 or less. Good luck!

+1

I just snagged a BTB455 a few weeks ago (for only $300, I might add), and I agree that because of the wider string spacing (which makes the transition to a 5er easier for me), the neck takes some getting used to.

Despite having the "polite" Barts, it also has a Vari-Mid 3-band EQ. I spent a few days learning a song that could take advantage of the low B. Metallica's Wherever I May Roam sounded downright rude!!

 

[Surprise Panda!]

LAKLAND 55-02~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!

 

[I-play-bass]

For $1300 you could get an Ibanez Prestige or a pretty sick Spector Euro 5 used.

Warwick Corvette 5 Std. would be another good route.

 

[bgressman82]

LAKLAND 55-02~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!

i just picked up a lakland 55-01, and it's a beast. tuned that sucker down a whole step, and it is the tightest low a i've ever played. laklands rule.

 

[bobknowsbass]

If you play metal, Ibanez is always a good choice. Thin, quick necks and great basses for the money. Personally though, I've never come close to feeling like I could destroy the world like I did when I put my Stingray 5 through a Big Muff pedal and played through my GK 800RB. That pre-amp on the SR5 is a beast!

 

[K.Ross]

For that much,you could "design" a Carvin that would be the way you would like it to be,and be BRAND NEW. Check out their site.
Kent

 

[cheamo]

Dingwall Combustion, unless you need it immediately.

Your budget seems high for entry level anything.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

im getting into a big heavy metal/death metal band & i would like to get a 5 string what would be a good entry level 5 string. im an intermediate bass player & my budget is 1300, used would be fine just need an idea of what kind of basses to look at

1300 isn't entry level....for that $, I'd go with a Warwick Corvette a-la Jennifer Arroyo:

But I'd get the $$ version
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[SiReZ]

i say entry level for a 5'er cuz i never played 5 string bass before & also i i figured they are more expensive so that why i said 1300 if not i would say about 1000 is my budget

 

[Noonan768]

I could get you a Schecter Stargazer at a 3rd of your budget... ;-)

 

[nonogz]

i've been playing an american fender V for the past couple weeks....totally dig it

 

[scowboy]

agree on the Warwick $$. I have got one and it is my favorite 5 string I have ever had. For reference it was preceded by a Stingray 5 and a Lakland 55-01.

The 55-01 is amazing for the price but I could not hang with the 35" scale.

 

[rappa29]

I agree. $1300, you're talking premium instrument new or used! On the used market you could get 2 or 3 quality five string basses!!

 

[PBassTX]

Take a look at the Schecter Studio 5. It's a neck through design and they are about 800.00 new at GC. I am sure you could find it cheaper on the internet somewhere and GC will match the price.

 

[SiReZ]

used more then likely, new bass market is kinda inflated atm