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Looking for a new 5-string, any suggestions?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by acor1016, Oct 11, 2001.

  1. Oct 11, 2001 #1
    acor1016

    acor1016

    Jul 16, 2001
    im looking for a new 5-sting, i was thinking about a soundgear but im not completely closed minded about it and ive heard some nasty stuff about em lately, if yall have any suggestions for a good rock 5 string for a pretty cheap price (under 7) itd be nice to have something else to look at

    thanx
     
  2. Oct 11, 2001 #2
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    In that price range, I would look at the MTD Kingston 5(best 5 under $1000) and the Ibanez BTB405.

    Both basses blow Soundgear 5's away. The MTD even blows some $2000 5 strings away. Best bargain out there. http://www.mtdbass.com
     
  3. Oct 11, 2001 #3
    Bigfeet

    Bigfeet Registered

    Jun 21, 2001
    in my own little spot... don't touch me!
    Yeah, you can't beat a 35" scale neck on a five string they are truely a better neck for a five sting bass the Ibanez BTB-405 is nice but The BTB-515 sounds allot better but it's about $300 more but the tone is much more fat and warm then the cheaper one. I would sell all my basses though to get a BTB-1005 (I love that bass), I like the Fender standard and deluxe Jazz V and MIA Deluxe P V too.
     
  4. Oct 11, 2001 #4
    ebozzz

    ebozzz Supporting Member

    May 17, 2001
    Colorado
  5. Oct 11, 2001 #5
    mgood

    mgood

    Sep 29, 2001
    Levelland, Texas
  6. Oct 11, 2001 #6
    acor1016

    acor1016

    Jul 16, 2001
    aight thanx for the help everybody, im gonna look into those a lil deeper now than i would have, do yall know any pros or cons about yamaha or peavey 5 string basses? i was looking at those the other day and i didnt get much of a chance to play em so if yall know somehtign bout those that i dont lemme hear it

    thanx again
     
  7. Oct 12, 2001 #7
    AllodoX

    AllodoX

    Jun 6, 2001
    's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherla
  8. Oct 12, 2001 #8
    FatFunker

    FatFunker

    Sep 6, 2001
    Rochester, New York
    Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 diamond series

    2 emg active pickups, active eq, s-tex bridge, neckthrough, maple/rosewood neck, 35 inch scale, all for $550

    I just bought one, It is by far the best 5 I have ever played, that was under a grand. It's not like a lot of fives where you hear " this is a good 500 dollar bass, but it will be great if you get New........... pickups, bridge, strings, tuners etc. I will be doing absolutly nothing to this bass (except Playing It) It is already great.:D
     
  9. Oct 12, 2001 #9
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    used is the way. czech spector the brand!