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Selling my basses for a good 5 string, ideas?

#21
Andyman001 said:
Definitely check out Warwick, I picked up my Corvette Std-5 for $600 a couple years ago. Their Rock-Bass line isn't bad either.

If you like how the Ibby plays, you could move up to a nicer model. I have a SR-405 that I really like. The pre amp is a bit noisy but overall it sounds pretty good.
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To be honest I'm kind of turned off by Ibanez basses now. I have a NON bass guitar that I LOVE and so I figured I'd go with them for their basses. This is the second Ibanez bass I've had that I don't like. I'm sure it's just their low end stuff though. They're both low end SDGR models. I bet if I got a badass higher up model Ibanez bass it would be good. I'd rather go with another brand at this point though.
 
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SirChallsA said:
To be honest I'm kind of turned off by Ibanez basses now. I have a NON bass guitar that I LOVE and so I figured I'd go with them for their basses. This is the second Ibanez bass I've had that I don't like. I'm sure it's just their low end stuff though. They're both low end SDGR models. I bet if I got a badass higher up model Ibanez bass it would be good. I'd rather go with another brand at this point though.
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Fair enough. I would still to try to find a warwick to play to see if you're compatible. also I really like my Stingray 5, but I've never played the the lower end "Sterling by MusicMan" but people rave about them.
 
#23
I just sold exactly what you are looking for today spector rebop5 dlx, killer metal bass, 35inch scale for tight low end even when tuned ADADG, tons of output from the tone pump preamp that will clip the input of most amps when turned all the way up so be shure to get one with the internal trim pot.
other than the pickups its pretty much a bolt on 5 string version of the bass rex brown of pantera has used for every studio recording he's done since cowboys from hell( spector euro lx classic) and you can't get more metal than that!
I sold mine for $600 you should look around I bet you could find one in your budget
 
#25
I'd go for a G&L Tribute L-2500. I had the four string version and it was great. The knobs and switches are different, but I spent a Saturday afternoon figuring them out and could quickly get from one sound to another at the gig.

If you had more to spend I'd advise a MusicMan SR5. I found this one for $950. Very versatile sounds, but the controls are even more complicated that the G&L.

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Andyman001 said:
Fair enough. I would still to try to find a warwick to play to see if you're compatible. also I really like my Stingray 5, but I've never played the the lower end "Sterling by MusicMan" but people rave about them.
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My buddy has one of the S. U. B. musicman 5 strings and he said that he has played it around a few musicians that are really good at recording and are tone junkies with high end gear. They say that the bass isn't punchy enough. Just doesn't have that cut through or punch needed.
 
#27
I know that they're not all that popular here, but you can get a brand new Schecter Damien Elite 5 (in red, only) for $399 + free shipping right now, direct from Schecter. Normally they're $649.

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If you want big and punchy, this bass has it. I normally don't like EMG HZ pickups, but their Music Man pickup is quite good, and this bass has two of them. Long 35" scale means that the B string will be very tight and easy to play, too, which is another plus.
 
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honeyiscool said:
I know that they're not all that popular here, but you can get a brand new Schecter Damien Elite 5 (in red, only) for $399 + free shipping right now, direct from Schecter. Normally they're $649.

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If you want big and punchy, this bass has it. I normally don't like EMG HZ pickups, but their Music Man pickup is quite good, and this bass has two of them. Long 35" scale means that the B string will be very tight and easy to play, too, which is another plus.
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Ooh I love the looks of the red schecter basses and guitars. I've always wanted a schecter. I will go to guitar center and try them out.
 
#33
I would definitely buy used to get the best bass for your budget.
I would recommend a Spector or a Warwick over a Ray. Maybe even a Peavey. I love Rays but you're asking for a bass with a bit of versatility it certainly has the volume and power though.

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For new, I would recommend this, a Yamaha TRBX505:-
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Maxdusty said:
I would definitely buy used to get the best bass for your budget.
I would recommend a Spector or a Warwick over a Ray. Maybe even a Peavey. I love Rays but you're asking for a bass with a bit of versatility it certainly has the volume and power though.

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For new, I would recommend this, a Yamaha TRBX505:-
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I was just looking at one of those Yamaha's earlier this morning with my buddy. Not at the store or anything. He was saying that he would get one of them because they have that cool selector switch for versatility and he plays a bunch of different styles. I also like that Spector, it's pretty sweet looking.
 
#35
Spectors are great, but in my opinion, a lot of them suffer from awful neck dive. The ones that don't dive often straighten out parallel to the floor, which, if you don't have long arms, isn't a comfortable way to play a 35" scale bass.

Don't get me wrong, a lot of Schecters neck dive, too, but the Damien Elite 5 that I posted doesn't, thanks to the long upper bout and a pretty substantial body. When I hold it 30 degrees upward like I find comfortable, it stays there. It's one of the only 35" scale 5-string basses I've found that are actually affordable, doesn't dive, and sounds good out of the box.

And personally, I think a 35" scale is necessary for a tight B string, and if you don't get a great B string, what's the point of a 5, really.
 
#36
Did some of you miss that the OP only wants to spend $500-600? That's going to count out any of the used MusicMans except for the sub series. I hear good things though.

My $0.02: I get the impression that you don't have miles of experience, so a bunch of buttons are going to make you wary. However, you said you're looking for more tonal variety, and those buttons are what get you there. Being used to the Ibanez, you'll want something easy to play. After having recently played one in direct comparison with a USA Fender Jazz, my tip to you is to buy this: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/g-l-l-2500-tribute.1094057/

For $500, you get a pretty fine tonal variety, a nice aggressive sound with a pick when you want it, and a good juicy B string.
 
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low.end said:
My $0.02: I get the impression that you don't have miles of experience, so a bunch of buttons are going to make you wary. However, you said you're looking for more tonal variety, and those buttons are what get you there. Being used to the Ibanez, you'll want something easy to play. After having recently played one in direct comparison with a USA Fender Jazz, my tip to you is to buy this: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/g-l-l-2500-tribute.1094057/
For $500, you get a pretty fine tonal variety, a nice aggressive sound with a pick when you want it, and a good juicy B string.
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I bought my used Tribute L2500 just a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Yeah, didn't know what to do with the controls at first. Biggest issue was wondering if the bass and treble controls worked, but a quick internet search to find out they only work in passive mode and 10 minutes of playing around with it and I was good. Don't let the controls worry you.
Oh, and my 4 string is an Ibanez SR. I like both basses.
 
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SirChallsA said:
To be honest I'm kind of turned off by Ibanez basses now. I have a NON bass guitar that I LOVE and so I figured I'd go with them for their basses. This is the second Ibanez bass I've had that I don't like. I'm sure it's just their low end stuff though. They're both low end SDGR models. I bet if I got a badass higher up model Ibanez bass it would be good. I'd rather go with another brand at this point though.
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I understand why you'd be turned off by Ibanez given your experience, but don't be too quick to write them all off. Have you played an SR505? You can get one new for about $630, and the tonal variety is great -- in fact, I'd say that's one of its best selling points. Try one out at Guitar Center or wherever, and you can hear for yourself how you can get a wide variety of tones.
 

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