The finish on the SUB5 just makes it look beautiful. Beats the hell out of the textured finish on my SUBs
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SBMM SUB 5 vs Schecter Diamond P 5
- Thread starter jlepre
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i just got an ibanez btb575. quad coil barts are very quiet, 35" 5 piece 24 fret neck through, it looks cool (to me), got an 18v preamp, and the b string fundamental shakes my house even at lower volumes when i turn the bass boost up. i'm very happy so far, and i saw another one go for $305 + shipping on ebay. ya ought to check one out.
To the OP - the model you've shown on the SUB is the 4 string. You'll need to check before you make your final decision to determine if you like the body shape and color selection of the SUB5. I love the mahogany finish on the SUB4 but last I checked the USA offerings for the 5 string version didn't have mahognay as an option.
I've owned a Schecter in the past but not that model. It was a nice 4 string and had a great finish and sound but as someone else noted the neck was pencil thin and uncomfortable for me to play. I eventually sold it and really haven't missed it.
Another option to consider is the Squier Jazz 5. I love mine and it gets a lot of play time (even more so than most of my significantly more expensive basses). The action is great, sound is fantastic, feel and fit and finish are all excellent and after 3 years of heaving playing I can say I've never had any hardware, electronics or other problems with this bass. I have a lot of very nice basses (listed in my profile) and it's probably right at the top of my list of the best money I've ever spent on a bass. I'd highly recommend you try one along side your Stingray 5. It's a very complementary bass to the Stingray (yeah I have a couple of those also, along with an older SUB5).
I've owned a Schecter in the past but not that model. It was a nice 4 string and had a great finish and sound but as someone else noted the neck was pencil thin and uncomfortable for me to play. I eventually sold it and really haven't missed it.
Another option to consider is the Squier Jazz 5. I love mine and it gets a lot of play time (even more so than most of my significantly more expensive basses). The action is great, sound is fantastic, feel and fit and finish are all excellent and after 3 years of heaving playing I can say I've never had any hardware, electronics or other problems with this bass. I have a lot of very nice basses (listed in my profile) and it's probably right at the top of my list of the best money I've ever spent on a bass. I'd highly recommend you try one along side your Stingray 5. It's a very complementary bass to the Stingray (yeah I have a couple of those also, along with an older SUB5).
I've had my P5 for coming up on 2 years. In that time, I've sold a few basses and other stuff that required bass players and other musicians to be in my house and I've let a few play it, as well as a couple of friends. Most (who like five strings) said it had one of the nicest necks/neck profile of any bass they've played.
They are very stable. I used to wrassle with some basses when the temp changed a hair, and being rather unstable or flimsy, the action would change from day to day. Never with the Schecter. The action can be nice and low and stay there.
They are very stable. I used to wrassle with some basses when the temp changed a hair, and being rather unstable or flimsy, the action would change from day to day. Never with the Schecter. The action can be nice and low and stay there.
I voted Schecter. I am a Musicman fan, but I suspect the Schecter is the better built bass in this case.
Completely agree.
However, you said you didn't like the Yamaha P/J and I wonder if you'd like this one as well. it is passive and if you're into tone shaping, you may need to stay with a bass that has active on board EQ.
I have the 4 string version of that Yamaha, I actually like the selector switch... I never use the in betweens. It is a very solid bass, and in my opinion is very responsive to hand position changes. I would try it again and see if you can find some sounds you like. Remember, it is supposed to be a backup with different sounds right?
I've already checked with Pat Park from SBMM, and he assured me that the Walnut Stain is the finish for the SR5 SUBS. If you go here [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], it shows the color choices available to the US market.
Maybe it's just me, but I have always thought of Squier as being beginner, or sub par. I know the SUB and Schecter aren't high end basses either, but the Squier has been sold as a starter bass mainly, and it's hard for me to shake that.
I think if you weigh yourself holding the bass, and then without. Take the difference, and you would come up with a more accurate number. I could be wrong though. You may have just got a heavy one. I had that happen with an SR5 that weighed 11.7 pounds. All my other SR5's have weighed around 10 pounds.
The main difference between the Yamaha and the Schecter is that you have a 3-way switch on the Yamaha, and separate volume controls on the Schecter. The yamaha is either on or off, but the Schecter you can vary the volumes a bit. Maybe I'm making too much of that feature. Plus the Schecter has a pull knob to split the bridge PUP.
Ever consider a Epi Thunderbird Pro V? You can pick one up for around that range. Not sure of the weight, though.
I haven't considered that one. Let me look at it. I think the thing that appeals to me with the Schecter is the pickup combo. Is it Heavy? I've read reviews that said it was neck heavy.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass...ied-jazz-bass-v-5-string-electric-bass-guitar
I've been thinking about picking this Squier up for myself as a back up. I also had my doubts about Squiers but when I played this model I was pretty blow away with the feel of it. Give it a shot, you might be surprised.
I would definitely vote the Vintage Modified Squier 5 strings over the Deluxe because the Deluxe has an insanely wide neck.
I don't think you'll be selling that bass anytime soon huh?
Funny you should mention that.
As much as I love(d) it, it's for sale. Currently on consignment at a corner store. Had it on CL and got a few lowball offers. Bad economy.
I'm selling it not because it's a bad bass! I've discovered love for 32" scale and had a custom built. The Schecters never get played anymore.
I thought the same thing when I bought my first Squier. Kind of a headstock name shame thing. But after playing it a while I came to the conclusion its a good bass at a great price. So I bought several others as well. But your point is well taken, there are Fender snobs out there that will look down on a Squire just like there are Harley snobs that will look down on a Suzuki, Mercedes snobs that will look down on a Lexus and Glock snobs that will look down on a Taurus. Buy what you feel comfortable playing, the more comfortable you are the better you'll play. Schecter is a good bass so is Musicman you wont go wrong with either.
