Which 5-ers are wide at the nut (as well as the bridge)

[thepurpleblob]

Hi,

I'm trying to track down a five string which is much more like a four (spacing wide) than most fives seem to be. Even if they are 19mm at the bridge they still seem to get down to very fiddly at the nut (9mm seems common as compared with 12mm on an average 4 string).

I have big hands and although I *can* play a five I find most of them too closely spaced at the nut.

Any bright ideas for what might suit. Even better if anybody has something for sale (have around 900 quid to spend).

Any thoughts very much appreciated.

Edited December 24, 2011 by thepurpleblob

[LiamPodmore]

I don't feel much difference between my Squier Jazz Deluxe V and any of the 4 strings i've played. I know it is a little smaller, but it doesn't seem like much of a difference. I'd hazard a guess that you have already tried this route so that post may have been useless.

Liam

[Happy Jack]

I know one that fits your requirements ... but your "Wanted" topic suggest a budget of £900 so I'm afraid this is well outside that.

[IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Alleva%20Coppolo%20KBP5%202009%20CURRENT/DSCF3842.jpg[/IMG]

That's the KBP5. It's basically a 4-string P-bass with a 5th string added, so everything made "one string wider" - nut, neck, pickups, bridge.

Utterly superb bass, but you'll not get one for less than £2000 and they come up very rarely indeed.

As a cheaper alternative, and if you're OK with a 35" scale, had you considered a Lakland Jo Osborn?

[IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Prosebass%20Custom%20V%202008%20SOLD/DSCF2845.jpg[/IMG]

[thepurpleblob]

Cheers. You're right - two grand isn't happening any time soon . The Lakland is definitely a thought!!

[TPJ]

Yamaha's tend to be wide. I played a 6'er and the fingerboard was like a landing strip I think it was a TRB.

Edited December 24, 2011 by TPJ

[Mog]

Aye yamaha springs to mind. I think some EBMM's have a slow enough taper too.

[alanbass1]

The Clover Avenger 5 I had had wider than most string spacing at the nut, which meant a wide neck but comfortable to play:

[IMG]http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/alanbass1/Bass%20Collection/CloverAvenger5HS.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/alanbass1/Bass%20Collection/CloverAvenger5Full.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m187/alanbass1/Bass%20Collection/CloverAvenger5Body.jpg[/IMG]

[thepurpleblob]

Yeh a Yamaha TRB-5 is a possibility. There's a BB Nathan East for sale too which I think/hope is pretty wide too but it's ages since I've seen one close up.

[pete.young]

I have a Mk 1 TRB 5P, 34 inch scale length, and the string spacing at the nut is between 8.5 and 9 mm. It's 19mm at the bridge.

[deepbass5]

Just checked mine for your reference
Warwick streamer stage 1
20mm string spacing at bridge and 47 at nut

[attachment=95785:warwick2.JPG]

Shack unique 5
at Bridge 20mm-19mm-18.5mm-18.5mm but 45mm at nut

[attachment=95786:P1010013.JPG] [attachment=95789:Schackhead.JPG]

Shuker 5
18.5mm all stringsat Bridge but 47mm at nut

[attachment=95787:shuker7.JPG] [attachment=95790:IMG_0286.jpg]

Edited September 14, 2012 by deepbass5

[thepurpleblob]

Thanks guys - am I right in thinking that the 'wide neck' was an option of Streamers or did they come standard like that?

[deepbass5]

Streamer stage 1 are wide necks the newer stage II are standard spacing, several models did come as optional spec in broard neck. the streamer LX 5&6 the Thumb 5&6 were available

[thepurpleblob]

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1324896412' post='1478275']
Streamer stage 1 are wide necks the newer stage II are standard spacing, several models did come as optional spec in broard neck. the streamer LX 5&6 the Thumb 5&6 were available
[/quote]

OK... thanks for the info. A Streamer would be very interesting. As usual, mostly a matter of finding one (at a sensible price, anyway).

[chris_b]

As I posted in your other thread, Lakland, all the way.

[thepurpleblob]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1324899618' post='1478304']
As I posted in your other thread, Lakland, all the way.
[/quote]

I'm getting the hint

....just nobody sells them used and buying a brand new one grates a little !!

Edited December 26, 2011 by thepurpleblob

[deepbass5]

I did manage to pick up both my streamer and shucker for a grand second hand they do come up, but the Lakland and Yamahas are a good safe bet for good string spacing and thinner front to back than the warwick so easier to play up the neck.

[TRBboy]

Shameless plug I know, but I reckon my Yamaha TRB1005 would be perfect for you!

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/162608-fs-yamaha-trb-1005-trans-dark-red/

[dudewheresmybass]

Have you considered the ibanez btb series. I don't have dims, but the neck is pretty wide at the nut

[Dom in Dorset]

I'll get my coat.

[thepurpleblob]

I think I'm hovering around a Streamer Stage 1 (which I have played before) and a Lakland (which I haven't). At least I'm trying to do my research (properly) this time It's not really a good time of the year for this carry on.

btw.. 'Dom in Somerset' - that's disturbing on so many levels!!!

[NeilMorrell]

The Zippo between the two is supposed to be for comparison.

Ibanez CT5

Overwater (Tanglewood) Contemporary J 5 (in "Elsan Blue Sunburst")