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Bass guitar recommendations
Posted on 12/11/20 at 9:15 am
Posted on 12/11/20 at 9:15 am
I'm wanting to get a decent 5 string bass, passive pickups will be fine for what I want to do.
Preferably want to be around $500 or less. What do you guys like?
Preferably want to be around $500 or less. What do you guys like?
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Posted on 12/11/20 at 12:23 pm to SidewalkTiger
Vintage: Squier Classic Vibe series
Modern: Ibanez Soundgear series.
Modern: Ibanez Soundgear series.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:30 pm to SidewalkTiger
I've owned an Ibanez Soundgear 5 since early 90's. Very good, quality bass and great feeling neck. The Peavey Cirrus 5 string basses are a little more than $500, but they are a solid value as well.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:52 pm to SidewalkTiger
If buying new, I would check out ESP, Ibanez, and Yamaha. They all have quality stuff at that price point. I saw a G&L Tribute 4-string for $549. Those are top notch. But, the 5-strings are almost $800.
Do you really need a 5-string?
Do you really need a 5-string?
Posted on 12/11/20 at 5:30 pm to SidewalkTiger
Find a used Ibanez SR505. Right at your price point.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 11:51 pm to SidewalkTiger
Spector...$450
Spector...$600
Fender Squire Paranormal Jazz ‘54...$400
I use a Spector Euro LX4 as one of my go to. Although that is in another category, their entry models are pretty darn good.
As for the Fender Squire Paranormal, I bought one a few months back so I could put some D’Addario flatwoumds on it...I gotta say, this is a great playing bass for $400.
I also have an Ibanez 650 4-string (PJ) which I keep in a drop tuning. It too is pretty good for the money...it’s main attribute for me is its weight—or lack there of—it’s a pretty light bass.
...and Mel at C&M Music in Kenner will beat any of the Sweetwater/Guitar Center type places on pricing...and he had a few in stock when I was in there a few days ago. He also has a few of the Spector basses ($450 & $600) in stock as well as the Entire Ibanez lineup.
The Fender Squire Paranormal ‘54...
The Spector Euro is on far right, and the Ibanez 650 is just to its left...
Spector...$600
Fender Squire Paranormal Jazz ‘54...$400
I use a Spector Euro LX4 as one of my go to. Although that is in another category, their entry models are pretty darn good.
As for the Fender Squire Paranormal, I bought one a few months back so I could put some D’Addario flatwoumds on it...I gotta say, this is a great playing bass for $400.
I also have an Ibanez 650 4-string (PJ) which I keep in a drop tuning. It too is pretty good for the money...it’s main attribute for me is its weight—or lack there of—it’s a pretty light bass.
...and Mel at C&M Music in Kenner will beat any of the Sweetwater/Guitar Center type places on pricing...and he had a few in stock when I was in there a few days ago. He also has a few of the Spector basses ($450 & $600) in stock as well as the Entire Ibanez lineup.
The Fender Squire Paranormal ‘54...
The Spector Euro is on far right, and the Ibanez 650 is just to its left...
Posted on 12/12/20 at 9:30 am to SidewalkTiger
my advice is not to get a 5 string
Posted on 12/13/20 at 3:15 pm to SidewalkTiger
Can’t comment from experience, but the Music Man Sterling instruments usually get high praise.
Posted on 12/13/20 at 3:56 pm to SidewalkTiger
Used Spector Legend 5
Posted on 1/21/21 at 4:50 am to SidewalkTiger
Kinda surprised this brand hasn't popped up, but you really can't go wrong with a Yamaha.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 8:16 pm to SidewalkTiger
Dont get a 5 string. In that price range not worth it. Save more money and get a fender jazz. You can make it sound like any bass on the planet.
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