jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I just dont know which 5er to get.hard to try them as never close enough,i have a sire v7 and love it.i just want a second 5er G& l m2500 G&l l2500 Another sire My max is £600 thats pushing it so less really Any other ideas?thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 It's at the lower end of the range, but I really like the Squier VM fivers they've put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 I had a p5 version ,was pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I love my L2000. I have an Ibanez SR605 which is a pretty sweet 5er for under £600. worth a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 If you can stretch a little further, a 2nd hand Ibanez SR1605 is within your reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Some nice Cort models in and well below that price point. Pretty sure they make the G&L tributes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1435673416' post='2811253'] I just dont know which 5er to get.hard to try them as never close enough,i have a sire v7 and love it.i just want a second 5er G& l m2500 G&l l2500 Another sire My max is £600 thats pushing it so less really Any other ideas?thanx [/quote] Some candidates: Active: Ibanez SR series. I think the SR705 just makes your budget Passive: Squier VM P5 (massive value at not much over £200). Yamaha BB425 or BB1025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Lakland 55-01. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 What sound are you looking for? Active or passive? Pickup config? String spacing? There's a lot of really nice 5'ers on the market in that price range, i'm inclined to suggest Yamaha, from personal taste, but i don't know if their sound would suit you... we need more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Think ibanez sr string spacing too tight Under £600 really Just needs widish string spacing and under £ 600 I like jazz types plus humbucker at back and jazz at front Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ive had a vmp5 was good and a 55-01 both good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Brubaker mjx 5 from bass direct i can get for £475.any one tried one I like the bb1025 but maybe just out of range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 That Brubaker felt like a log. Seemed too hefty, didn't like the satin finish either. I'd suggest a Lakland 55-01, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 I think the 55.01 was to mellor for me Maybe between the g&l l2500 and m2500 Or another sire v7,a bit mad having 2 basses the same though,different colour maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Two posts above yours there was a Ibanez 1205, which is a very good deal. -- Oh, ignore that, see you already commented. Edited June 30, 2015 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 VFM find a Hamer 5 with the 2tek bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 A hamer 5? Dont know them Id like the ibanez if it had wider spacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1435701976' post='2811728'] A hamer 5? Dont know them [/quote] Ooooops that is the 4 but the 5 is identical [url="http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/19138_Used_Cruise_Bass_2Tek_Bridge_644367_a_zpsaaso3jsl.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 30, 2015 by warwickhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 There is a Lakland JO5 on sale on in this very forum with an active preamp which is ridiculous value at £590- I mean crazy good value! It's worthy of a look and no it's not mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ray35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 MTD Kingston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Would need to be a used mtd and ray 35 both over 600 new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1435704481' post='2811759'] There is a Lakland JO5 on sale on in this very forum with an active preamp which is ridiculous value at £590- I mean crazy good value! It's worthy of a look and no it's not mine Yeah im tempted with this,thanx [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Lakland. No question. Best 5 string neck I've felt. Edited July 1, 2015 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Spector Legend Classic 5? £594 from Meteor Music: http://www.meteormusic.co.uk/spector-legend-5-classic-bass-guitar-slate-grey Contrary to the info, it's a 35" scale not a 34". Features the active Tonepump Jr. preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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