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Ok, I'll see how it goes - hopefully should be fine if I even end up getting the bass I was talking about but honestly still not sure about the 5 string idea - might go for a good 4 string and then a budget 5 string on top just to see how it feels first

Ok thanks for the clarity. Worst case I can change the pickups / preamp but I don't think I'll need to from what you've said

Ok thanks that's really helpful, I think I'll go for it assuming it hasn't already sold and it's all in good condition - just waiting for the seller to respond. Thanks everyone 👍

Dang ok those have more controls than I would know what to do with 🤣

Thanks for all the advice, the only thing I'm hesitant about now are the pickups and preamp. I've come across yet another option which is a Harley Benton 5 string, specifically the BZ 5000 II NT which has some Tesla TV-SBL1 pickups and is pretty much exactly the same price new as the BTB is second hand so now I'm thinking it might be a better option especially since a lot of people seem to think the Benton basses are very good quality for the price they're marketed at.

Ok I'm not an expert on EQ but I think I get what you're saying. Either way isn't it possible to change the preamp without spending a huge amount (obviously to upgrade)? And as a more general thing are BTB's considered good value if you're buying them new in comparison to other 5 strings?

Oh right the SR600 I've found is 4 string which would be why the string spacing is still 19mm and it also has bartolini mk1 pickups but after listening to some audio tests with the bartolinis I think they sound find, at least to me so I might just go for the BTB in the end. I guess it's either that or wait to see if anything else comes up but who knows how long that could take.

From what I'm seeing both the SR600 and BTB785 have 19mm string spacing and that's what I have on mine atm so I don't think that should be an issue. Can confirm the BTB has Bartolini pickups so I might look around some more. What do you mean by the Big Breaks for the SR6xx? Also £400 is more or less my budget so unfortunately I'm going to have to hold off on the higher end SRs. Thanks for the reply 👍

Would anyone be able to compare it to an SR600 specifically?

I asked about some Ibanez SR500 and SR700 alternatives the other day and I've now branched off into looking at some 5 strings and come across a BTB785 CM for a little over £400. There isn't much info about them anywhere though, not even on the ibanez website so does anyone know roughly how much one of these is worth new and also how they compare to other options in a similar price range?

Alright thanks guys, I'm looking for second hand for sure and I had no idea about the side markers on the Warwick. I'll check some of this stuff out in a bit and let you know what I think 👍

I'm around Eastbourne

I'm looking for a new bass to upgrade from the first one I got and both the SR500 and SR700 seem like good options with the kind of look I'm after as well as the 24 frets and things I've seen people talking about like the fast neck. But at the moment I'm not seeing any anywhere for the price I'm aiming for which is about £400 for the SR700 (second hand and factoring in postage/collection) and a little less for the SR500 so unless someone has one they'd be willing to sell me does anyone know any other good options in a similar price range with similar features? One option I'm considering is a Taurus t-24 washburn but I'm not too sure what they're like in comparison to the SR series ones I've looked at. I've also considered a Warwick Corvette but I have no idea how I'd manage without the marked frets. If anyone has any suggestions or opinions then I'd be glad to hear it, thanks.

@binky_bass sold me an ashdown rig. Was a very helpful seller and I would buy again 👍

alright, thank you