Robinanimate Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I am a longtime guitarist/bass newb who is planning the purchase of my first 5 string bass. I would like a versatile bass that can handle everything from classic rock to extreme metal. According to my funds, [/font][/color][color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]and availability where I live, I have narrowed it down to the following choices:[/font][/color] [url="http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-and-Bass/Ibanez-BTB675-5-strengers-bassgitar-Nat/8RQ"]http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-an...sgitar-Nat/8RQ[/url] [url="http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-and-Bass/Yamaha-TRBX505-5-strengs-Bass-gitar-gjennomsiktig-svart/QU0#full-des"]http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-an...t/QU0#full-des[/url] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]As a third underdog option I have also considered this:[/font][/color] [url="http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-and-Bass/Washburn-Taurus-T25-Bass-gitar-naturlig-mahogni/CRA#full-des"]http://www.gear4music.no/no/Gitar-an...i/CRA#full-des[/url] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]What would you guys reccomend, and what are the pros and cons for these three basses?[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I would especially like to know about differences in balance, string buzz and overall neck handeling. [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My honest advice for this type of question remains the same......Play them all and buy [i]your [/i]favourite. Instrument choice is [i]entirely subjective[/i]! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The Yamaha is the best looking IMO I used to own a 4 string Taurus bass I did not like it much bet then again I love the look of Ibbys but just cannot get on with the thin neck so the above advice is spot on try em all and buy what suits you best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I guess that since the OP appears to be in Norway his options for trying out guitars are limited, and he can't even hop onto the Bergen ferry these days. There is a TRBX505 in the For Sale forum at very tempting price. Can't go wrong with Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Having owned two TRB's before, I can vouch for the Yamaha TRBX. BTB's and the Taurus ... Never heard a bad thing about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1395431743' post='2402510'] My honest advice for this type of question remains the same......Play them all and buy [i]your [/i]favourite. Instrument choice is [i]entirely subjective[/i]! [/quote] I agree. If you can try them do. I think they are both good choices and I love Bartolini electronics but the BTB is more quirky so you really should try that one before buying. I have played TRBX 4 and 5 stings and they have all been light and feel great, they have great necks and a really nice sound. If you can't try them go with the TRBX. Washburns? I never played one but I have been offered some 2nd hand here in trades and they don't seem to hold their value well. I see no reason to go there. Edited March 22, 2014 by Pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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