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iriegnome

iriegnome

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Nov 23, 2001
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#1
OK. The age old question - - I have a budget of $2000. I want a 5 string. HELP!!! I live between Chicago and Milwaukee and there are no places where I can try anything like what I am looking for. I think I would prefer 35" scale and a Maple Fretboard, but I really like the Modulus Q5's. I have not played one, but I like the look.
Any suggestions would be a great help.
Thanks
 
#5
The have a Modulus Q5 and an EBMM SR5 HH. Both are very good basses.

The Modulus is one of the best basses I have ever played...period. The sound is incredible, the playability is phenominal, the look is awesome. The low B is awesome. It's my go-to bass for anything but slap.

The SR5 is another super awesome bass. I really like it. The low B is very good for a 34" scale. It plays great and sounds great as well.

I usually put equal time to both basses.

I don't think that $2K will get you a new Modulus though. And you might want to rethink a Sadowsky USA 5er. They are REALLY nice. I'd like one, but my Wal or home built Wal is coming first!
 
#7
Hmm, I have a PV Cirrus 4 and 5, as well as a EBMM SR4. I wouldn't trade any of them. I didn't hear what music you play, but if it were me, I would get both a Cirrus and a Stingray used. They have different sounds but both are great. The PV has two soapbar single coils and the Stingray has one big humbucker, so you can really cover some tonal variation. Actually, I got both of mine used off the 'bay and never regretted not spending double. Both are MINT and I got them for about $850 each. Never discount the idea of used when your talking about quality equipment. The instruments are usually very well taken care of because they are so valuable.
 
#9
Lakland. No question.

Here's a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe for $2100

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or a Lakland 55-02 for $1900

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You could get a 55-02 right from Lakland with their Lakland pickups and preamp for about the same price. You won't find a better B string.
 
#10
I play Jam style. 90% free form and lots of groove. Very 1974 Grateful Dead. New to me is what I am looking for. I don't mind used at all. Especially with skyrocketing prices of New basses.
The guy at Lakeland actually assembled my "Custom Modulus" that I had built for me.
I don't like Lakland or G&L because they are way to "Fender". I think if I want a Fender, buy a Fender.
I don't at all have my mind made up with anything yet. So, I really would not even rule out a G&L or Lakland, if I could play one.
 
#14
$2000 would go a long way on a Stingray5, but they are 34" scale. They do have a great low B, so if you aren't totally hung up on scale length, I would give it a whirl. Fender 5 strings are also 34". Modulus will give you 35" scale, but not likely to find a maple fretboard and will definately have to go used. Dingwalls are probably the best basses I have ever played. The Afterburner I is in your price range or close enough to it. It has no maple fretboard, but wenge is much better than rosewood. Dingwall low B slams!!!

I would go Dingwall AB-1 myself, with the EBMM Ray5 HH w/ maple board being a very close second. Also, maybe consider the Fender Custom Classic line as they are REALLY nice and a little under $2k brand new.
 

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