NBD fail

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

The Sire M series is really, really nice.
I have the lowest priced M2 and the B string is formidable, the preamp is nice as well. The higher end ones have coil switching for each pickup and an overall nicer fit and finish

 

[57pbass]

Save a few more dollars and try to find a 35" Lull. I've seen them used mid 2K range.

 

[Geri O]

Save a few more dollars and try to find a 35" Lull. I've seen them used mid 2K range.

I completely concur!….

 

[Ric5]

I was looking forward to receiving this Lakland 55-02 sweetwater exclusive. Until it arrived…..right of out the box I noticed some scratches and dings. Upon closer inspection the bass had more than what I'd consider acceptable wear for a new bass.
Bubbles in the clear coat, scratch on pickup, and to top it off the B string was significantly lower output than the rest.
The previous Laklands Ive owned were excellent basses and the B string sounded great. This one was very dead sounding and had no resonance. thankfully sweetwater has an easy return process.
Just disappointing to spend $1740 on a bass and it arrive in this condition.
I hear so many good things about sweetwater, this was the 2nd time they sent me a bass with issues. Im not going to write them off completely. Bc they were pleasant to deal with on the phone. Just wish they were a little more thorough on the inspection part.

Any recommendations on a 35" scale 5 string under $2k?

Go to a few music stores and play a few basses and but the one that speaks to you

 

[Herrick]

@bholder cool good to hear. Are they heavy basses? I've already have a 10.8lbs jazz v. Im hoping to find something under ~9

Back when they were in stock from Sweetwater, all the Sire M series basses I looked at were under 9 pounds.

 

[Bald-N-Bassy]

I got a notification GC listed some used Laklands. Decided to give the 55-02 another chance.
This one is much better than and saved me $700 vs the new one. Plays awesome with low action and comfortable weight.
This one was used and arrived in better condition than the previous new one. It has some fret sprout that I will take care of this evening.
Im planning on buying a new Roscoe. Made in NC and I want to support a local builder. Thank you everyone for your suggestions and input.