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Which 5 string for $1000?

Which 5 string bass should I get (will be my only bass)

  • Fender MIA Jazz 5 - $975

    Votes: 50 44.2%
  • Carvin Bunny Brunel 5 ~$950

    Votes: 6 5.3%
  • Lakland 55-01 - $700

    Votes: 30 26.5%
  • Other (please specify)

    Votes: 27 23.9%

  • Total voters
    113
Hi! I believe a used Lakland 55-02 would be the best - both in quality and versatility. The "B" string is also probably the best.

As a second choice to that, I would consider the StingRay 5 with the MM/J pickup combo.

And by buying used, if things dont work out, you can sell either of those 2 basses and not loose much money.

Good luck!
Paul