Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thinking of twanging on a low B for the experience. Any ideas for best value 5 String up to about £300? Thanks guys :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTaff Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 It's a bit over £300 the new SUB Ray5 is the best cheap 5 string I've played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 You could check out the Tribute G&L L2500. There are used bargains here on Basschat from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I really like my Ibanez, but I know you are more of a P bass man. If you want a go on my Ibanez, you are more than welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1356970986' post='1915838'] You could check out the Tribute G&L L2500. There are used bargains here on Basschat from time to time. [/quote] Here on one beauty for starters. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194002-gl-tribute-l-2500-blueburst-maple/page__hl__g%26amp%3Bl+2500__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194002-gl-tribute-l-2500-blueburst-maple/page__hl__g%26amp%3Bl+2500__fromsearch__1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='MrTaff' timestamp='1356970802' post='1915836'] It's a bit over £300 the new SUB Ray5 is the best cheap 5 string I've played. [/quote] Ooooooo I do fancy a Musicman of sorts. I see they do them in black, black pick guard and maple neck...lovely. I tried a Stirling in Cranes Cardiff but the amp was too low, and the frets seemed a bit unfinished... Preferred a mex fender jazz that they had. Not heard a high end Ray yet but I have heard a Bongo and that sounded great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 How about an Ibanez ATK 5 string? They have a great retro look, are well regarded, and within your price range - if one comes up for sale! Example of previous sale... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/167905-ibanez-atk-305-for-sale/page__p__1842141__hl__atk__fromsearch__1#entry1842141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 What about an OLP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Ive gotta schecter diamond series stilletto elite.(bit of a mouthful). Proper solid build, and plenty of bling. Great feel for a newbie 5er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushers Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 gotta say you get a lot for your money with any ibanez even more so second hand, the atk sale thats been linked is mine it never made it to ebay i picked it up played it and thought it was worth way more than the current value so decided to keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='mushers' timestamp='1356976330' post='1915975'] gotta say you get a lot for your money with any ibanez even more so second hand, the atk sale thats been linked is mine it never made it to ebay i picked it up played it and thought it was worth way more than the current value so decided to keep it [/quote] Ah, so maybe not within price range after all :-) it's a lovely bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushers Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1356976473' post='1915979'] Ah, so maybe not within price range after all :-) it's a lovely bass [/quote] would have gone for that price if it hadnt hung around for so long others have sold for around that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) The Spector Legend 5s crop up s/h quite often. I picked one up for well under your budget and really can't fault it on any count. The 35" scale helps it have a very assertive sound. EMG pickups and pre-amp on mine too. Edited December 31, 2012 by MoonBassAlpha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Ibanez or Yamaha - buy used and you can't go wrong; if its not for you you'll get your money back easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Peavey Cirrus BXP V - best neck I ever played. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Shameless plug. I have a Yamaha BB405 for sale on the forum. It's in superb condition. Lovely neck and super low B. £155 for quick sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 A used Yamaha TRB-5. 19mm string spacing which is unusual but you may or may not think is a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Check out your local Cash Converters etc (aka FencesRUs) The local one has had a Peavey (under £200) and a Squier (£69) in the last few weeks. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Yamaha BBG5. I have two and both are great. Lovely lovely sound and really nice to play. Simple and nice looking. You could get a used one for half your budget on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonunders Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I can recommend the G&L 2500. fantastic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) I have a used Hohner Professional 5-string which is very nice (thanks Geoff . If you can find one, they seem to go for about £200. Edited December 31, 2012 by alyctes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fender_Greg Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 My tobias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Peavey. Any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foal30 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 MTD Grendel DeArmond Pilot reissue both are 35" scale , hold tuning, good string to string balance and Low B sounds authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357013896' post='1916419'] Peavey. Any of them [/quote] +10. I had a Peavey Grind 5 which had the greatest sound, great setup and just jumped into your lap to be played. Beautiful wood too, thru body neck and stringing. Got it for £175 and sold it on for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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