Author Topic: Suggestions on a 5 string under a grand? (Read 117 times)

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?

edwin · « **Reply #1 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.

svlilioukalani · « **Reply #2 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

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2010, 05:31:59 AM »

I love Carvin neck-thru basses.

www.carvin.com

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2010, 07:21:09 AM »

A five-string for under a grand? How about a Gold Tone?

Peter

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2010, 10:00:48 AM »

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

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2010, 10:30:06 AM »

$800???

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:13:33 PM »

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

bassfingers · « **Reply #8 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.

88persuader · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:06:38 PM »

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

dannobasso · « **Reply #10 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.

richbass939 · « **Reply #11 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

hankster · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2010, 06:40:59 PM »

Hey, Peter, that was funny.

R.

phylo · « **Reply #13 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.