Ultimate 5 string Jazz Bass?

[MDFreeze]

Coppolo RA5. Perfect 5 string bass for any gig.

 

[duderasta]

Hamer Cruise 2tek very nice jazz clone

 

[jnammy]

I think Sadowsky NYC 5s with single coils are the ultimate jazzes because they have light chambered bodies and incredibly thin necks (front to back) made possible by graphite reinforcment rods (IMO, that also add to the attack of the bass); all of which are not available in their Metros. They also have well-balanced weight, little to no dead spots, even volume no matter where you are on the fretboard (unlike Fenders), 34" (unlike Lakland 5s), tight B, passive sound that rivals other bass' active sound (which is one of my favorite things about them), and if you get the single coils and turn up the VTC knob, you can get a Fender jazz sound as well. IMO, no other J bass offers all of these features and there's not a feature that the other basses offer that the NYCs do not, except string through body option, but the B is already tight and extra long scale strings can be a pain to find. However, as great as the Sadowsky jazzes are, I still prefer the Sadowsky NYC modern 24-5 with soapbars.

 

[Mike Shevlin]

If bang for the buck comes anywhere NEAR the equasion~ I'd rather pick up three of new new Carvins for the price of some of the others (and not miss them at ALL).

 

[FunkMetalBass]

Does it have a 35" scale? Instant win.

 

[Bocete]

Dare I say Dingwall SuperJ5? Here's the 4 string.

 

[Boombass76]

Celinder...!

 

[Essexbass]

I haven't had the privelige of playing any high end US Jazzes, but I love my Overwater 5 string Jazz (35" scale).

Cheers,
Essexbass

 

[joinercape]

I had a Modulus in the early '90s that was OK, couldn't get used to the weight (heavy) or the Bart's. Then I had a Am Std Jazz V fender last year, it played fine, was light enough, but I couldn't find my sound. Then I found this....and that was that! I'm sure there are lots of great 5 strings out there, but my search is over!

 

[Laklandlover]

I think Sadowsky NYC 5s with single coils are the ultimate jazzes because they have light chambered bodies and incredibly thin necks (front to back) made possible by graphite reinforcment rods (IMO, that also add to the attack of the bass); all of which are not available in their Metros. They also have well-balanced weight, little to no dead spots, even volume no matter where you are on the fretboard (unlike Fenders), 34" (unlike Lakland 5s), tight B, passive sound that rivals other bass' active sound (which is one of my favorite things about them), and if you get the single coils and turn up the VTC knob, you can get a Fender jazz sound as well. IMO, no other J bass offers all of these features and there's not a feature that the other basses offer that the NYCs do not, except string through body option, but the B is already tight and extra long scale strings can be a pain to find. However, as great as the Sadowsky jazzes are, I still prefer the Sadowsky NYC modern 24-5 with soapbars.

the Modern 24-5 Ash/Maple (metro) is where its at!

 

[jnammy]

Now that's saying something, coming from someone with a name like "Laklandlover"! I agree, the metro modern 24-5s are pretty awesome.

 

[capnsandwich]

My Valenti was a very well built bass. It sounded and played as good, if not better, than some of the Sadowsky basses I've played. Nino knows what he's doing and you can get them for right around $2000 with plenty of options. He'll hook you up.

 

[SteveC]

the Modern 24-5 Ash/Maple (metro) is where its at!

If I had to have a Sadowsky it would be a Modern 24-5/ash/maple in a nice burst of some kind. Don't like 'em in solid colors.

 

[steve f]

At this point I'd have to say FBass VF5 although every one on your list is top notch, IMO.

 

[IotaNet]

It may not be the ultimate but it's the nicest I've ever owned -- and I have owned a BUNCH of 5-string JJ's.

I think the Yamaha Nathan East is a jewel that consistently gets overlooked. A little pricey but worth every penny ...


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[SteveC]

It may not be the ultimate but it's the nicest I've ever owned -- and I have owned a BUNCH of 5-string JJ's.

I think the Yamaha Nathan East is a jewel that consistently gets overlooked. A little pricey but worth every penny ...


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Finally, another Yamaha player. Great basses.

 

[Bassconbeatz]

I've owned in the past:
Aleva Copollo LG5
Mike Lull (3 of them)
Nordy VJ5
Fbass VF5
Fender Jazz V Deluxe MIA
Fender Jazz V Custom Shop Classic
Fodera Emperor 5 Deluxe w/ JJ Pups

Out of all of them, Sadowsky has ended my gas for the ultimate JB. They're that good! , and I voted for

 

[KillerB]

I've owned in the past:
Aleva Copollo LG5
Mike Lull (3 of them)
Nordy VJ5
Fbass VF5
Fender Jazz V Deluxe MIA
Fender Jazz V Custom Shop Classic
Fodera Emperor 5 Deluxe w/ JJ Pups

Out of all of them, Sadowsky has ended my gas for the ultimate JB. They're that good! , and I voted for

That is a very intresting 5 string track record you have. What is the strongest point or arguments for you to vote Sadowsky?

 

[alangoldstein]

just my 2 cents ::: cant stand jazz clones that cost so much. whats with these j basses nowadays costing 2 3 4 5 grand? dare i say 6 grand?

ridiculous. i like the post above with the SX bass !!!

btw ::: i wish fender would make a jaguar 5

 

[alangoldstein]

+ 1 for the carvin SB series!!!! or even the b5 which imo ruled. i used one on our last CD on 2 tracks.