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Which bass would you chose?
- Thread starter ragetoca
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Not on this list - I'd get a Mike Lull M5V if I was looking to spend that much money with your requirements.
if it was actually me, I'd but two used basses for that, most Sadowsky German/Japanese made are very close to NYC quality, Roger himself told me to get a Japanese version and save my money once.
if it was actually me, I'd but two used basses for that, most Sadowsky German/Japanese made are very close to NYC quality, Roger himself told me to get a Japanese version and save my money once.
I would get a Fender Ultra. unless you want furniture quality wood. 
I’m a p bass freak but in my area, those Lakland jazz basses are starting to be all over the place and admittedly, they get the job done for pretty much any style of music, to my surprise.
If I was shopping for a 5 string bass, that would be my first choice or an equivalent Sire if budget is tight.
If I was shopping for a 5 string bass, that would be my first choice or an equivalent Sire if budget is tight.
I have never played a Fender I liked, and not to mention their TERRIBLE B strings!!! just awfulI would get a Fender Ultra. unless you want furniture quality wood.
Yes, since many are custom spec’d you can find M5Vs in 34”. If you reach out to Spencer he gets certified pre owned in the shop and might know of one available.
34” is an option on the M5V order form.
Beg, steal or borrow the extra and get an Alleva Coppolo
Slap together a Warmoth parts bass and invest the remaining $3k on BBB+ bonds
For the kind of money why not have your favorite luthier make you a boutique bass that's exactly what you want?
I wouldn’t get a NYC Sadowsky Jazz; I would get the “Modern” model (two soapbar pickups). You could get a new Metroline in your budget, and they are FANTASTIC basses.
My current Jazz 5 is a Marusczyzck. Man… you could get a REALLY nice tricked out custom one for that kind of money.
All really great basses! A used bass is less of a risk as you won't suffer as much on resale if it doesn't work out. On top of that, I really like the elegant simplicity of the Sadowsky preamp (and the Sadowsky tone), so used Sadowsky NYC all the way!
There are some very nice Japanese basses (e.g.. Atelier Z, ESP, Kikuchi) that will fit the bill and fall well below your upper budget limit in the current tariff regime. You would, however, be taking a risk on resale if it didn't work for you.
There are some very nice Japanese basses (e.g.. Atelier Z, ESP, Kikuchi) that will fit the bill and fall well below your upper budget limit in the current tariff regime. You would, however, be taking a risk on resale if it didn't work for you.
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I'm laughing! I voted for the F Bass, but it was a difficult decision between that and the Sadowsky! Just like the body shape of the F Bass better!
