Passive 5 string, 35" scale???

[Bassic83]

Need recommmendations for a passive 5, with 35" scale. Any ideas? Upcoming sessions require a passive...technique requires 35"...

Help!!!

 

[ironfist]

The Peavey Grind NTB 5 is a good bass if you're on a budget and don't mind the tight string spacing. Quality control can be a bit spotty though so it's best to be able to play the instrument you're going to buy before laying down the cash.

 

[pickles]

Lakland Skyline DJ I think ...

 

[Bassic83]

Passive!!!

 

[OldCityBass]

The lakland JO5 and DJ5 are both 35" scale and passive.

 

[greg]

MTD kingston gets my vote.....

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Do you want all passive, as nearly all active basses have a pull pot or switch so they can run in passive as well?

 

[bdgotoh]

Lakland Joe Osborn 5, best 5er I've had yet.

 

[David Wilson]

Passive!!!

The DJ5 IS Passive.
That and the Joe Osborn 5 are both 35" and passive.
You don't say whether you want a P, a J, soapbars etc.

Also, Roscoe Beck 5 string.

 

[Bassic83]

Actually, this is for a friend of mine in CA...he wants something J-oriented. I found him a Saratoga 5 to look at, and a Kingston Heir 5, I know he doesn't care too much for the Laklands. Finds them "clunky". He plays a couple nice Roscoes, not to be confused with the Roscoe Beck...he's kind of afraid of the RB because of neck issues. He was going to try a Fender USA Jazz five, but it is a 34", and I told him he probably wouldn't like the B on it. Ironically, I actually like the B on the RB5. He was my mentor when I lived out there, I know his style like the back of my hand, I actually sound more like him than anyone, and we share similar tastes in tone.

I didn't realize the JO5 and DJ5 were passive, though. Thanks for the correction on that one.