Recommend me a backup bass!

[And I]

SR505 has narrow string spacing. Getting one with wide spacing will take some getting used to. The Ibanez SR405EQM looks pretty sweet, will give you a different look / sound than the 505, but likely will feel similar as far as playability. That having been said I haven't tried it.

 

[Drucifer]

I like the G&L L2500 Tribute and Ibby SR505 suggestions. The G&L electronics give you a wide variety of options. How about a Sire V7? I also bought a Lakland DJ5 Skyline for around that kind of money here on TB. Great inexpensive 5er. But I tend towards J-style basses, maybe you do not. EDIT: oops, the Sire is a 34" scale.

 

[40Hz]

I am at the age where I am starting to quietly cheer for curmudgeonry.

Yeah. I'm in the same boat and fighting a losing battle to stave it off for as long as possible.

 

[LostInSauce]

Pick up a used SR505...they are literally everywhere. Shake a tree and three of 'em fall out. Schecters are good as are Yamahas (TRX), MIM Fenders (active or not). If your ok buying used, a ceiling of $700 can deliver an intimidating number of possibilities.

 

[Nickweissmusic]

The only useful backup is the one you have with you...

Derek

• Nickweissmusic
• Jan 17, 2017
• 1
• double neck

Smalls

 

[matty1039]

Bump for Schecter. They get overlooked a lot but you should check them out.

 

[wizerd]

I had a Squier VM Jazz 5 for a while but I found that the neck was a 2x4 even for my big hands. A good bass though. Try out a Yamaha TRBX305, it should fit the bill for your requirements and the neck should feel familiar. Comes in red, white, a minty sort of green and the "B" color.

 

[dave64o]

Not another 505? But if you want wide spacing and longer scale length my first thought was a 55-01, used if you want to spend less.

 

[Systolic]

For an extra $150. You could snag my Spector Rebop 5 DLX. EMG DC pups. 35" scale. Wider spacing than the Ibby's and the G&L's (though not as wide as the BTB.)

Just sayin....

 

[WaynerBass]

in 60 years of professional gigging, uphill both ways, and in the snow, I've never needed a backup even once.

Lmao

 

[FloridaSam]

Whether intentional or not, your criteria has summoned Mothman. This checks all your boxes.

 

[chris_b]

I'd spend some more and get another #1 bass. A good one that will be a step forward from your current bass.

But if this is only going to be a backup then anything will do.

 

[groooooove]

carvin

 

[TrevorOfDoom]

OP:
The SR series is 34" scale, so not long. Standard.
And the string spacing is very tight, not wide.
I'm just curious why, if you like the SR505 so much, your post indicates you're looking for something wholly different than the 505.
My money would be on snagging another 505, or something else in the family. 305, 405, 375.

 

[lbbc]

Another vote for G&L Tribute

 

[DigitalMan]

34" scale, so not long. Standard

 

[twinjet]

G&L Trib L2500. OK, not exactly wide string spacing, but serious bang for buck, crazy versatile fiver that would be a great compliment/alternative to your Ibby.

As a proud L-2000 owner and G&L lover, I wholeheartedly support this suggestion.

 

[Bassman474]

Check out the ESP LTD B5-E, I have one and its great. Mahogany body, ebony top and fingerboard. Active electronics, through neck, and a solid low B. One can be had with a good gig bag for under 700 from guitar center with their presidents day sale.

 

[Jack Wilcox]

Welp, decided to go with the Squier Dimension V. Well below budget for sure, but I'm also putting money towards a Fearful build, and that's frankly the monetary priority right now.

COMING SOON: best way to remove crappy Squier clearcoat?