What's your favorite 5 string and why?

[BTL]

I'm curious about everything from hardware to string spacing, neck finish to active/passive pickup configuration.

I've never owned or played one for any period of time, so they're a bit of a mystery to me.

 

[RoboChrist]

I have an Fbass 5 string that I'm in a deeply committed relationship with. You can look them up and get all the info you need. The standout feature of it is the tone, which is a result of having a bass made by a company that also makes the preamp and the pickups, only the hardware is sourced.

 

[AdamR]

I havent played a ton of 5 stringers but the most comfortable one Ive played was the Ibanez SR505

 

[brndn123]

Ibanez SR series. Love the narrow spacing.

 

[tommy gilstrap]

The Roscoe LG 3005 Flame Koa that I'm playing in my avatar is an extension of my being. My wife says that, when the time comes, I'll be buried with it.

 

[rob2966]

My Sadowsky 24F5 is definitely my "go to" bass (and is a 5-string).

What makes this fiver great:

- 19mm string spacing at bridge, just like a standard 4 banger
- dual soapbars give it a HUGE tone
- weighs only 7.35 lbs !
- Sadowsky pre-amp sounds amazing

Later
Rob

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Sadowsky. Play the best, look the best, and definately sound the best

Rob

 

[KsPiNeSh]

Warwick Streamer Stage II - fits my hands like it was custom-made for them, incredible neck, concave body, and a mid-range to die for.

I am also a big fan of Spector NS-5 basses for similar reasons.

 

[BioDriver]

A CB Basses 5er. Played and sounded like butter. Other favorites include older Warwick Streamer Stage Is (before they were broad neck), Sadowsky, Lull, and Roscoe.

 

[dedpool1052]

my '09 schecter stiletto elite, back when they still made'em in south korea. it just has this certain feel to it that i love. i played a '10 one the other day and it was extremely heavy and had this weird chorus-y tone to the B and E string. my is lighter and sounds quite good with the stock electronics.

 

[bass4worship]

My '96 Carvin BB75 with flats on it. Great neck and good low action, sweet 19mm strings spacing.

 

[5StringBlues]

Fender Roscoe Beck sig.


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19mm spacing
passive

tons of tonal options with the series/paralell switches

Great Jazz and P bass tones!

 

[Tampabass]

when I briefly played 5s, I was partial to the Lakland 5502 - loved the feel, loved the tone (and tonal variations), craftsmanship was first rate.

 

[Igotsoul4u]

modulus funk5
Musicman sterling 5

 

[bassteban]

I have a 96(I think)MIA Jazz 5 that everyone seems to LOVE. I love it for this reason, plus it's just nice. Got it for a paltry $425. My wife has banned my selling it, which is impressive as she typically does not notice this that or the other bass.

 

[bluesbasshound]

Ibanez GW-1


( the bra isn't mine )

 

[5StringBlues]

Talk about multi-tasking!

 

[Brookdalebass]

I love my '97 Alembic Rogue 5. Super smooth player, all the way up the neck. A very nuanced and sensitive instrument. The wood work is incredible, electronics excellent. I consider it an honor to own and play such a superb piece of craftsmanship.

 

[soulman969]

A Modulus M92-5 "Sweetspot"w/18v active. 35" scale with a nice tight B string. Nicest sounding bass I've ever owned.

 

[NecroticImbecil]

Like everyone else, I think the one I own is the best.

Early Ristola. Nothing exotic, Barts & Aguilar preamp. Swamp Ash body, mostly maple neck with stringers and accents of some darker wood I forget. Never measured neck or string spacing, it feels more comfortable than some 4 strings (I'm looking at YOU, P-Bass). Love the neck joint. Not a blocky Fender style; smooth and rounded, low profile like a Killer B. Less of a heel than some neck throughs (yes Rickenbacker, I mean you.)



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Unlike everyone else, I am not wrong.