fusdepilee Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone played one of these? I am looking for a cheap 5 string as I am normally a 4 kinda guy so no point paying loads for a bass I might not use! These Harley Bentons look nice! http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbz2005.htm Quote
discreet Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) On the other hand, if you buy a cheap 5-string that doesn't play too well, you won't like it and this will reinforce the feeling that you're really a 4-string kinda guy, in which case you'll have to move the 5-string on. But - if you buy a [i]quality [/i]5-string, at least this will give you a proper chance to assess the viability without prejudice, and then if you're [i]sure [/i]you're really a 4-string kinda guy, you can move the 5-string on. Hmm... maybe you should try to [i]borrow [/i]a quality 5-string for a while and see if you like it? Then you won't have to buy any sort of 5-string - because there's always the risk you may [i]really and truly[/i] be a 4-string kinda guy and have to move the 5-string on. Edited February 13, 2014 by discreet Quote
fusdepilee Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I see what you have done there, clever. Nothing beats buying a bass though so it won't cure that itch Quote
discreet Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 [quote name='jeweytheroux' timestamp='1392300215' post='2366974'] Nothing beats buying a bass though so it won't cure that itch [/quote] That is very true, GAS being what it is... I'd lend you a quality 5-string like a shot, but I haven't got one - I'm a 4-string kind of guy. Quote
Lee Carter Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I have a Squier Affinity Jazz V I'm happy to let go, a good starter 5. I never got on with it, I'm a 4-string kind of guy also. Quote
MikanHannille Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Squier VM jazz is a good way to go. That's where I started playing 5 string. Quote
fusdepilee Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I'm guessing no-one plays these then? Probably a bad sign! Quote
discreet Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I think for that price you'd do better hanging out in Basses For Sale and get something second hand. Basschat really can be the best place to pick up bass gear... particularly compared with the competition. Edited February 13, 2014 by discreet Quote
chrismuzz Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 It looks very similar to the Peavey Grind basses, only with active electronics. I had a Shine 6 string bass that was great, and I think Harley Bentons are made in the same place... Only thing I'd be wary of is that mine had to have a neck shim to make it comfortable to play, and this one is a through neck. If you go used you could get a lot of bass for the price that one's going for! Quote
Annoying Twit Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) The advantage to buying from an online supplier such as Thomann is that if you don't like the bass, you can return it. Edited February 13, 2014 by Annoying Twit Quote
madshadows Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 [quote name='jeweytheroux' timestamp='1392311269' post='2367193'] I'm guessing no-one plays these then? Probably a bad sign! [/quote] I bought a HB Jazz bass a month ago and it's great, don't know what these are like though John Quote
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