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Looking for old school 5er

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by smogg, Jul 2, 2008.

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  1. Jul 2, 2008 #1
    smogg

    smogg

    Mar 27, 2007
    NPR, Florida
    I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
    Hi all,
    I'm looking for a second bass for a new project. It has to be a fiver as that's all I have played for the last 10 years. My main bass is a USA Millennium 5plus (strung w/nickel rounds 45-130) and it covers most gigs fine. But, I have an opportunity to get in a project that will be a weird cross of old blues and motown and old school dance rock. It will be a second band not my main gig.
    I think I need something with more thump and less bite, so I'm thinking passive w/flats but in a fiver.
    Budget is not large enough for something cool like a Sadowski or other high end modern vintage bass. Obviously gotta go used and could use some advice. Looking in the $400-$600 range if possible, or am I expecting too much in that price range? Or should i just get another Mill 5 and string it w/flats and play on the front pup?
    thanks for the insight, smogg
     
  2. Jul 2, 2008 #2
    iamlowsound

    iamlowsound

    Nov 30, 2005
    Listowel/KW Ontario
    Buy a Peavey Foundation 5. Passive, thumpy if need be, amazing build quality, and CHEAP.

    lowsound
     
  3. Jul 2, 2008 #3
    GreyBeard

    GreyBeard

    Sep 5, 2002
    BARRACKVILLE WV
  4. Jul 2, 2008 #4
    IotaNet

    IotaNet

    Dec 8, 2004
    Minneapolis (Chicago Native)
    +1 Excellent choices, both.

    Here's another ...

    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-BB415-5String-Bass?sku=519167
     
  5. Jul 2, 2008 #5
    GreyBeard

    GreyBeard

    Sep 5, 2002
    BARRACKVILLE WV
  6. Jul 2, 2008 #6
    D.Don

    D.Don

    Mar 6, 2008
    Swede lost in the 5th republic
  7. Jul 3, 2008 #7
    Andy_colassal

    Andy_colassal

    Nov 21, 2006
    Regina, SK
    You said you wanted old school?
    bass_v-snbst-front_b.jpg
     
  8. Jul 3, 2008 #8
    Pickebass

    Pickebass Supporting Member

    Jul 12, 2004
    San Antonio, TX
    I know it's out of your price range, but the new P bass 5 is probably the answer...
     
  9. Jul 3, 2008 #9
    jsingles

    jsingles

    Aug 30, 2007
    Lowell/Amesbury Massachusetts
    i use a J bass 5, and its definitly oldschool, yet versatile (and yes its an active jazz bass O_O)
     
  10. Jul 3, 2008 #10
    Nedmundo

    Nedmundo Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2005
    Philadelphia
    For inexpensive, I'd recommend that Yamaha BB415 over the Fenders. The MIM Jazz V is good, but I thought the Yamaha was better. Also consider the G&L Tribute L-2500. In passive mode on the neck pickup in series, and the treble rolled back, you'll approximate a P-bass tone. And they have excellent quality, better than MIM Fenders IMO.
     
  11. Jul 3, 2008 #11
    1954bassman

    1954bassman

    Jun 7, 2004
    Hickory, NC
    used G&L L2500 / with TI flats

    I always run mine passive

    p bass thump, and so much more :bassist:
     
  12. Jul 3, 2008 #12
    Buskman

    Buskman

    Apr 13, 2007
    Jersey Shore, USA
    +1 on the Yamaha 415.
     
  13. Jul 3, 2008 #13
    Tom Howland

    Tom Howland

    Feb 11, 2003
    :cool:

    Get a new 2008 MIA Standard P5.

    Great old school tone.
     
  14. Jul 3, 2008 #14
    1954bassman

    1954bassman

    Jun 7, 2004
    Hickory, NC
    Mojoman -

    The new P5 intreged me - have you played one? I live in a small NC town. The local dealer only stocks the cheapo Fenders.
     
  15. Jul 3, 2008 #15
    EBMatt

    EBMatt

    Nov 21, 2003
    Springfield, MA
    Reverend 5L?
     
  16. Jul 3, 2008 #16
    buffordbass

    buffordbass

    Nov 11, 2004
    Dallas
    Endorsing Artist: Genz Benz Amps, Lakland Basses
    Find a used Lakland 55-01 and string it with flats.... Mojo and more... you can play it passive or active and thump to your hearts content.
     
  17. Jul 3, 2008 #17
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
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  18. Jul 3, 2008 #18
    smogg

    smogg

    Mar 27, 2007
    NPR, Florida
    I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
    I find the reverend intriguing......tell me more about it please.
     
  19. Jul 3, 2008 #19
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    1) not made anymore...
    2) semi hollow, with a mahogany center block with a steel "tone bar" in it for improved sustain.
    3) two real hot J pickups, vol/tone and a mini switch for neck only/both parallel/both series
    4) best neck ever: not too wide, fairly shallow, nicely rolled edges and fret ends make it feel decades old...
    5) 35" scale; great B string

    several for sale in classifieds.
     
  20. Jul 3, 2008 #20
    prattguy

    prattguy

    May 31, 2007
    Maracaibo, Venezuela
    +1 on the Yammie

    Outstanding quality and sound!
     
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