Recommend a decent 5 string for under $800

[BlueTalon]

Peavey Grind

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Not only can you get one new for under $400, but they'll throw in a case for another $30.

 

[cderosa1185]

I have an ibanez btb575 up on eBay right now. The listing is going to end in 24 hours. It's a great bass for the price. I'm looking to upgrade to a 4 string so I'm selling. It's got bartoloni pickups and 2 octave range. Tons of tonal range. A mid range boost. You can lots of great tones out of it. It's listed as 5 string ibanez btb575 with free hard shell case. User name is cderosa85. Check it out.

 

[darkstorm]

Ibanez Sr or ESP Ltd B or F series would be my pick for that price range.

 

[gjbassist]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fender-mim-deluxe-active-jazz-v-805993/

I'm actually loathe to point you to it, but this one is one I've been eying in the classifieds, despite not having any disposable income.

It's a MIM Jazz, but it's active! A little worn, but well within your price range.

Great bass except for one problem! The OP said he has shoulder problems and wants a lighter bass. I had one of these when they first came out. Loved everything about it except the weight. I could not get through an entire gig with it because it killed my neck and shoulder. So for that reason alone I would skip that particular model.

 

[Thrill-House]

I have an ibanez btb575 up on eBay right now. The listing is going to end in 24 hours. It's a great bass for the price. I'm looking to upgrade to a 4 string so I'm selling. It's got bartoloni pickups and 2 octave range. Tons of tonal range. A mid range boost. You can lots of great tones out of it. It's listed as 5 string ibanez btb575 with free hard shell case. User name is cderosa85. Check it out.

+1

I bought a BTB575 a few months for well below $800, and its a great bass. Definitely worth checking out.

 

[scottfeldstein]

Ibanez SR505.

Exactly what I think.

 

[Audiophage]

Great bass except for one problem! The OP said he has shoulder problems and wants a lighter bass. I had one of these when they first came out. Loved everything about it except the weight. I could not get through an entire gig with it because it killed my neck and shoulder. So for that reason alone I would skip that particular model.

Yeah, it's probably good to steer clear of jazz basses in that price range if weight is a concern.

 

[davidpike]

Ibanez SR505.

Totally agree. Looks good, sounds great.

Cheers

Dave

 

[Irishbass]

Thanks for all the advice guys... the Ibanez SR505 seems to be getting alot of love here and is in the right price range... what about the weight of these basses?

 

[Bassist01545]

Forthe money can't beat a Carvin LB75, or BB75 (used) Great basses, great neck, solidly built and sound great

 

[whitefuneral]

Ibanez soundgear range.

 

[georgestrings]

Thanks for all the advice guys... the Ibanez SR505 seems to be getting alot of love here and is in the right price range... what about the weight of these basses?

Let's put it this way - you won't find a lighter 5 string...


- georgestrings

 

[scottfeldstein]

Not only that, but the Ibanez SR series has that gorgeous, thin neck. Makes for very comfortable and fast playing. I'm addicted to it.

 

[KillianRussell]

IBANEZ SRA505-5 STRING BASS-GREAT QUILT MAPLE TOP-w/BAG | eBay

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

There are 3 I would recommend: a Squier Affinity Jazz 5..a Carvin B5..... & a Peavey Grind 5. I have a Squier Affinity Jazz 5($227 new) which I simply put a Hipshot bridge on & a set of Dogal flatwounds. It sounds killer with the stock pups. I like them MUCH better than stock Fender pups that come on a MIM Jazz 5. My other favorite would be the Grind. I don't own one but I played one in the store and was impressed with the sound and playability.

 

[Irishbass]

probably should add 34" scale is another must...

 

[BassMystic]

these bass have me intrigued
i have been listening to them
on your tube and the fretless
jazz looks and sound great

what else does anyone know about them
and it has all wilkinson hardwar


Vintage (Wilkinson) EST96AF 5 string Active Bass | eBay

 

[MNAirHead]

Axcellerator or Millenium Plus... USA made.. botique quality.. money left in the bank.

I've had others (carvins, Ibanez etc) the issue is that they are hit/miss and may not be good mail order options.

Tim