Time for a new bass....

[castlemaine22]

I currently have a Yamaha TRB 1005 and I am looking to get a new 5 string very soon. I am pretty set on a MM Stingray 5 which i played this week, I was blown away by the way they play and sound. I was wondering if there are any other basses that I should try in the same price range (£1000 - £1500) before I commit to buying, but more importantly, where I can get a chance to test them. I am based in Leeds and in my experience it is difficult to come across basses in this price range, so I am willing to travel to a more specialist bass shop. A few that have caught my eye include Overwater aspiration Deluxe 5 and the G&L L2500. I mainly play rock, metal and a bit of funk, I am not gigging at the moment but might be in the future.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Edited March 19, 2011 by castlemaine22

[Delberthot]

Was it a new Stingray 5? Before the Sterling 5 was introduced, the Stingray 5 was effectively a Sillouette with Sterling electronics.

I used my 1999 Stingray 5 for weddings, a rock band and a Black Sabbath tribute band

[cocco]

If you can get you're head past the looks have a go on a bongo. I've got one coming in soon that's got me foaming at the mouth

[stingrayPete1977]

Gut instinct for the win, I did the same by trying my Ray5 then every other five I could that day, Then just went back to the first shop to get the Ray I played in the beginning there were lots of other nice ones but none seamed as versatile overall. The Laklands for example were very nice and I'm sure if the budget had been a few hundred less I would of took it and loved it but for out and out power the Ray just blew it away, I await the mine is more growler than a Ray comments but they just aren't and there not supposed to be they have there own great sounds but from the OP the Ray sounds like the tool to me. I'm not sure where you can try a selection though, pmt Birmingham still haven't replaced the one I bought in December.

[sshorepunk]

A 'ray is a good all rounder for sure, maybe look for a used HH or HS for even more versatility!

Tony

[witterth]

I have 2 stingrays (and owned allsorts) but would still say
get a satus, its the only way. IMO

Edited March 20, 2011 by witterth

[TRBboy]

Might be worth checking out Sandberg too. I bought one recently after being blown away by them. The Basic series is more original I suppose, and the California's are more traditional, but they're all great.

All hand built (apart from cutting rough body shape), quality materials and great electronics with a variety of pickup options and finishes. I'm pretty sure most models are comfortably within your budget too.

[pietruszka]

Stingray!! Can't go wrong really, I love mine to bits.

Ultimately it's whats going to work best for you. I and certainly a lot of people here will verify that, if you get a Ray, you won't be disappointed!

+1 on the Sandbergs to. I love my basic 4 fretless.



Dan

[bubinga5]

i would suggest a Lakland 55-02.. fantastic basses.. of course the SR5 is an amazing instrument, but the Laky is a little more versatile... what am i saying?? get the Stingray...the best mass produced electric bass on the planet

Edited March 20, 2011 by bubinga5

[rafael_bassplayer]

[quote name='castlemaine22' post='1168677' date='Mar 19 2011, 08:31 PM']I currently have a Yamaha TRB 1005 and I am looking to get a new 5 string very soon. I am pretty set on a MM Stingray 5 which i played this week, I was blown away by the way they play and sound. I was wondering if there are any other basses that I should try in the same price range (£1000 - £1500) before I commit to buying, but more importantly, where I can get a chance to test them. I am based in Leeds and in my experience it is difficult to come across basses in this price range, so I am willing to travel to a more specialist bass shop. A few that have caught my eye include Overwater aspiration Deluxe 5 and the G&L L2500. I mainly play rock, metal and a bit of funk, I am not gigging at the moment but might be in the future.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated![/quote]

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[mep]

A Stingray, you know you want to so just do it!

[Meenie]

Why not use this oppertunity to try out a Dingwall?

Beware though, you will buy it!

[BB3000S]

Stingray 5 definitely, especially if you're keeping the TRB and not replacing it.

[risingson]

The Stingray 5 is a great instrument, I've played a lot of them and came very close to buying one myself recently. But I'd also look at the Lakland 55-02's like BB5 mentioned, those things are incredible, I can opt for the Lakland Skyline build quality being very good as well IMO. Alternatively, check to see if you can find any Lakland Darryl Jones 5's around, they've been discontinued but are brilliant, brilliant basses.

[Duarte]

Stingray 5. The only better 5 string I've played was a Bongo!

[jimmyb625]

Is there a PMT up that way? They usually carry some EBMM, although it can vary.

I think I saw one in the Manchester branch, if you wanted a train/tram ride out.