Which 5 String Jazz Should I Get?

[Runp]

I think you should get a mm bass. They are active basses and that have 5 string opinions. You should tell us about tone that you want.

 

[MoeTown1986]

I think you should get a mm bass. They are active basses and that have 5 string opinions. You should tell us about tone that you want.

If he wants a Jazz bass, I'd think a MM is exactly the opposite of what he should get. My Stingray sounds nothing like my Jazz.

 

[Runp]

Yea sure but he didn't give any information about sound that he wants. Anyway If you want jazz bass always go with fender. Sx and others hurt my hand. I dont like their wood or others but fender is like designed for me. If I were you I would buy 5 string american deluxe-standard jazz bass. They are freakin' awesome. I used their rosewood standart one. I can clearly say we played Iron Maiden with that. Their neck pickup sound like p-bass when you play between neck and bridge pickup. Bridge pickup has amazing slap tone and both pickup usage let you have that supportive jazz bass tone. You should try one.

 

[Texan]

I'd say a DJ5 or a used Sadowsky. My DJ5 gets more use than all of my other Laklands lately.

 

[George Himmel]

Upwards of 2k, though I could do a hair more. Sadowsky basses somewhat have my attention as I have never owned one before.

I love mine. It's been my only bass for about six years, which, if you notice where I work, speaks volumes

*Note: I do have another bass on the way, but I won't be getting rid of the Saddy.

 

[decentbassbreh]

mike lull would be cool, maybe spector coda basses can be found used in that range. I would go with a custom Kiesel (carvin) JB5

 

[Lo-E]

American Fender Jazz Vs are really nice basses. You could always add a pre later if you want to go active.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

American Fender Jazz Vs are really nice basses. You could always add a pre later if you want to go active.

I was considering a US deluxe model. The naturals are very eye pleasing

 

[Fishface]

The Fender US Deluxe is nice; I've had one since 2000, and can't imagine letting it go.
That being said, last year I picked up a Xotic XJ-1T, and the Fender is only getting practice room time now. I am loving the Xotic. And they are around $2k used. I highly recommend you consider it (alongside a Sadowsky).

 

[onda'bass]

used xotic xj1-5 is worth a look.

 

[madbass6]

Hey guys,

So between my tax return, yearly bonus, personal savings, and money earned from selling gear I have a little change in my pocket going jingle-ling-aling. I've grown to really like the tones of jazz basses, and I'm soon going to be in need of a new 5-string.

I was wondering which 5 string jazzes people suggest. I do think I'd prefer an active bass, and I like basses that can have low action on a relatively flat fingerboard. 35" or 34" are fine.

Price range: upwards of 2k and I don't mind buying used.

Thanks!

No one can really answer that question!! As buying a bass is as easy said then done! Allot go's into buying the perfect bass! as what mite be perfect for me mite not be for you! ( Vise versa) so my suggestion would be to find a music shop try out a few different ones then narrow it down to your 3 favorate! Sleep on it and decide from those 3!! take in consideration not only the sound but the feel/weight/34 vs 35 "/ bolt on V.S NT ect. gd luck!
For kicks here's my 2cents.. in the 2k + price range I would defenetly consider a used Sadowsky 5!
Gd luck! Happy gassing!!

 

[blastbass]

Elite.

 

[MoeTown1986]

Yea sure but he didn't give any information about sound that he wants. Anyway If you want jazz bass always go with fender. Sx and others hurt my hand. I dont like their wood or others but fender is like designed for me. If I were you I would buy 5 string american deluxe-standard jazz bass. They are freakin' awesome. I used their rosewood standart one. I can clearly say we played Iron Maiden with that. Their neck pickup sound like p-bass when you play between neck and bridge pickup. Bridge pickup has amazing slap tone and both pickup usage let you have that supportive jazz bass tone. You should try one.

But, the title of the thread is "which 5 string jazz should I get".

 

[DwaynieAD]

My fender jazz v was the first five string I ever kept.

 

[DavC]

at a $2k price point , you can get into a used Sadowsky ... ! my metro UV70 was $1,900 ... great bass ...

i sold my Pedulla ET5 for around that price also .!

 

[DavC]

hello again ... what 5vers do i play now ... my modded pieces parts Warmoths ...!!! best neck i've ever had

 

[bass12]

One thing to consider is if you have a preference where scale length is concerned. If you would prefer 35" then Sadowsky and Fender are out. Not sure whether or not Valenti offers 35". Solid body versus chambered is another factor that might be something to consider. You're not likely to get an NYC Sadowsky (second hand) for less than $3000 so that means a solid body Metro. Lulls are made both solid body and chambered. If you want the Sadowsky sound in a 35" then you could always put a Sadowsky preamp into a Lull. New I think Valentis are one of the best bargains out there (with wood options that you can't get from Sadowsky, Lull or Lakland).

 

[bass12]

at a $2k price point , you can get into a used Sadowsky ... ! my metro UV70 was $1,900 ... great bass ...

There's just something about those trans white finishes with the inlays on maple fretboards that I love. Total class.

 

[fantasticplanet]

mexican fender, then you got $1200 left for new pickups and a really, really cool strap


listen to these clips and honestly tell me you'll get a better tone than this with a $2000 bass

 

[DLemos]

Sadowsky or Sandberg!