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Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: phylo on April 08, 2010, 04:46:57 PM

My brah's wife is looking for a birthday gift for him.  Any thoughts on a good 5 string under a G?

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: edwin on April 08, 2010, 04:48:43 PM

I might have a Lakland JO 5 in a nice red for about that price. Get in touch offlist.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: svlilioukalani on April 09, 2010, 03:48:27 AM

I have a custom hand made Tune King Bass. Not one of the Sam Ash ones. And live in seattle. It's in 9.5 out of 10 shape. Bart pickus and electronics. Will be gigging the next 2 weekends in seattle if ya want to see it. I would put it up against an Alembic any day.
sparklekittyandthejuju.com
svlilioukalani@gmail.com (mailto:svlilioukalani@gmail.com)

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on April 09, 2010, 05:31:59 AM

I love Carvin neck-thru basses.
 
 
www.carvin.com (http://www.carvin.com)

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on April 09, 2010, 07:21:09 AM

A five-string for under a grand?  How about a Gold Tone (http://www.goldtone.com/products/details/w/instrument/43/CC-100R-+-Cripple-Creek-Plus)?  
 
Peter

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: benson_murrensun on April 09, 2010, 10:00:48 AM

Schecter Stiletto Studio is a good deal on a good bass. Well under $1000.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: serialnumber12 on April 09, 2010, 10:30:06 AM

$800???(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/78583.jpg)

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: benson_murrensun on April 09, 2010, 01:13:33 PM

Aha, great minds think alike! I have the 8-string version in a tinted wood finish.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: bassfingers on April 09, 2010, 02:35:32 PM

I'm with Ben on recommending Schecter.I have a Diamond Series California Custom Jazz type 5 string.35 scale with EMG's,I would definately urge you to try one.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: 88persuader on April 09, 2010, 06:06:38 PM

I think Schecter and Carvin basses are amazing bang for the buck instruments!

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: dannobasso on April 09, 2010, 06:36:21 PM

I won a studio elite 5 and I have to say its a very well made, good sounding bass. Plenty on ebay as well. Mine is trans black of course.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: richbass939 on April 10, 2010, 08:32:18 PM

If you are also considering used instruments, don't forget about some of the less expensive Alembics.  I really like my Epics 4 and 5.
Rich

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: hankster on April 11, 2010, 06:40:59 PM

Hey, Peter, that was funny.
 
R.

Title: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand?
Post by: phylo on April 14, 2010, 08:05:58 AM

Thanks everyone.  Very helpful.  Although unfortunately I feel a bit of the GAS coming on as a result of this.