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Looking For Recommendations on a Quality Jazz 5 String

#64
its been said, but get yourself a Lakland 55-60…or two. :)

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Pretty slim pickings' in the classifieds, but here's a couple basses I'm potentially interested in.

Super sweet but little more than I'd personally like to spend.
moollon-j-v-daphne-blue.1629504

Not sure if it has the pre bypass
fender-american-deluxe-fmt-jazz-v-bass.1624643

JB-5 is an excellent recommendation, I'll look into what's available used. I guess I'm looking for something more traditional in design / function. I mostly play jazz, blues, funk, pop music, etc.

I'm ok with a P/H or J/H style configuration. Really hoping a Roscoe shows up or maybe a Precision deluxe 5 would be ok too.
 
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Federighi said:
JB-5 is an excellent recommendation, I'll look into what's available used. I guess I'm looking for something more traditional in design / function. I mostly play jazz, blues, funk, pop music, etc.
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This one is reasonably priced and judging by the serial number plate appears to be from earlier in the production run. Nice neck grain. One thing I really like about the JB-5 is that you can go without the pickguard since unlike Fender their production method doesn't require routing a hole on the front of the body.
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#74
I'm surprised that individuals, many retailers, and even some manufacturers (at least in their advertisements) often don't specify string-spacing at the bridge on five-string (and six-string) basses. It's more variable than on four-string basses, and at least for me is a list-topper when it comes to preferences. I can work with a lot of other variables, but put more than four strings on a bass neck and the spacing of them becomes a very important "variable". IMO anyway.
 
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#76
I have a 92 Jazz Plus, with a few minor changes and the right strings, it’s everything I ever dreamed of. I use a Kalium equal tension string, a set of Dimarzio Area J pickups, and a Stealth string retainer on the B. It has a passive switch and feels quite like a standard J. If you choose to go down that path, watch for the notorious “B string crack” near the tuner.
 
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Federighi said:
Really trying to find something used right around $1.5k. Preferably a passive (or active with pre bypass), 'naturally' aged (some relic jobs are ok), and hopefully not too heavy (def needs to be under 10 lbs). I also typically like to play instruments that are unique or that possess a certain character; whether it be cosmetic or aural.

Over the years I've owned many active and passive basses (Lakland skylines, Sadowsky Metro, early 70's J, late 70's P, 80's L-1000/L-2000, etc) but always found myself gravitating towards the passive ones. I sold off all my basses except for an 80's JV Pbass. Looking for another forever instrument.

Something like the J bass in post #24 above looks like it would do it. Not sure what model/year it is or how much they run?

I've also looked at the new 'mod shop' and 'pro I/II' offerings and they look pretty nice imo. How do people feel about the current QC?

Thanks for all the recommendations club!
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All of the basses you mention are great and IMO. the Lakland 5 being the bang for the buck, if you want a truly great 5 try a Celinder, they can be found at reasonable prices from time to time
 
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