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Should I get a cheap 5er?

I am looking at pulling the trigger on a cheaper 5 as well. I am looking at the Yamaha BB415($449) or BB615($499). The Active BB615 has been getting my vote.

GC/MF may still have the Ibanez SRX 695 on discount still for like $399. Too Metal looking for Wedding Band style in my book, but still plays fast and made well.

i tried the yamaha's aforementioned and the passive one has my vote. when i tried the active BB, i couldn't believe how bright it was- to a fault IMO.