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Need a punchy 5 string

ergodynebass

ergodynebass

Aug 6, 2000
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I recently bought a Stingray and after buying it I pretty much retired my Ibanez 5. I mean I love 5 string and the Ibanez and it's so easy to play since its long scale it is super easy to play but the bass just sounds dead to me. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth after playing the Stingray. I'm thinking about trading in my old combo amp, the Ibanez SR505 and my old Ergodyne 4 string for something else that's 5 string but I don't know what to test out I just don't want something that sounds lifeless. I really think it's the pickups, not really a fan of barolinis like I once was. For the new 5 string I have really narrowed it down so far to say I want something sort of like a pbass possibly but I don't know exactly. I guess I don't know exactly what I want. Lets just say what would you recommend thats a 5 string sounds really punchy, nice slap tone? Is there something comparable to the stingray sound that I would prefer in a 5 string thats not made by them? I would just rather have like 2 different basses that had sort of different sound but also sounded good.

Sorry if this is confusing. Maybe I should just suck it up and get myself a bongo 5 or SR5 :D
 
#13
Peavey Cirrus!!!! Click on the link to hear Maurice Fitzgerald absolutely kill on a Bubinga/Walnut Cirrus 5. I own one-it is AWESOME!!!

I think the big differences in sound with Cirrus basses are between the walnut and maple bodies. I don't think the tops add much. The walnut provides a darker warmer tone. The maple is a brighter sound. Same Cirrus tone buried in there though.
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#17
The SR5 is not THAT different from a regular 'Ray. There is a certain MusicMan sound, which all of their basses have even though there are slight variances between the different models. So, if you really like the sound of your 'Ray, go for an SR5 or Bongo5. If you are looking for something a little different, try a good Jazz 5er. Fender American Deluxe Jazz V, Lakland JO5 or DJ5, Valenti, or a used Lull is what I would recommend if you go that route.
 
#19
I'm confused... your avatar is a SR5HH? Haha but I guess you don't own it? Ok, haha.

If you have a SR I wouldn't get an SR5. I LOVE my SR5 but they are pretty close in sound. When I got a 4 banger I wanted something a little more different so I got a jazz. They are just so versatile... I can even mimic a P bass by soloing the neck pickup and playing up towards the neck... If I wanted to make a killer bass I'd get a MIM jazz deluxe V and change everything out.... 'twould be nice.
 
#20
My $.02

Favorite 5's under $1700 (in order)

1. Lakland 55-02
2. Lakland DJ5 w/ Aero's and J-Retro pre
3. Stingray 5HH
4. Lakland 55-01
5. Fender Jazz Victor Bailey V (If you can get past the gold hardware, the tone is KILLER)
 

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