BobVbass Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 So, I haven't played a 5 string since about 1992 when I had an awful passive Aria MAB 20 and gave up on the idea but I'm doing a lot more deps so I five string would make my life easier with the various key changes etc. what would be a good choice? I like quite a wide neck, current favourite is a Lakland Duck Dunn Special edition (not the signature range with the jazz neck - it's one of 33 made and based on a Glaub with a fifties P bass neck type dimensions) Prefer the deep creamy cut through the mix P bass sound, tried a jazz in the past and didn't like it, also had a Status Shark and hated that, Musicman Sterling, couldn't get a decent sound out of that either. Budget.... £800-1000 max I suppose, secondhand,never buy new these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) If you like 'proper' sized necks then seek out a Fender Roscoe Beck V. Pretty rare nowadays (and probably over your budget now, although I let one go for a trade value of about £800 a few years ago - my only bass trading/selling regret!). They are the ultimate passive 5 string. Would love to own one again... Does a really good P bass-type noise (despite the bastardised Jazz appearance) and plenty else besides. Lakland 55-01 would be my 2nd suggestion. Lovely neck with wide spacing. Should be able to get one for under £500 - I sold mine on here for £400 last year. With your budget you could replace the front pickup for something more P sounding (although the standard pickups will get you in the ballpark and are hum-cancelling). I know dave_bass5 did something like this a few years back with a Lakland DJ5 - he had the front jazz pickup cavity routed for a P bass pickup. You'll get a 2nd hand USA P-bass 5 for that money, but I've never played one. The neck is probably the same dimensions as the current Jazz 5, which I found nice, but not very meaty. There are Lakland 5 P's, but they're rarer than any of the above I think. Edited October 1, 2012 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'd start with a Lakland. The Skyline models are fantastic instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sounds like a plan - I like the idea of a Dj5 with a p bass pick up as well - if I could get a five string version of the Lindy fralin in my duck dunn that would be outstnding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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