lowhand_mike Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I'm sure i'll get alot of mixed opinions here on this but i am thinking of a new bass, 5 string is where i'm going. Not that a i really need one as my band doesnt play anysongs yet that require the lower register but i feel it doe give us the opportunity of doing songs in a register that our singer can sing. I currently own an Ibanez SR500, bought back in 2007/8 so it has the wenge/bubinga neck that you now find on the more expensive models (this will make sense in a bit) Ive had spector GAS for a while and have gone for the Rebop 5 string as thats really the only one in my price range (Thomann) and i havent found one near to try out. The others are Ibanez soundgears, theres 3 in the same price bracket, the Ibanez SR1805-NTF, Ibanez SR1205-VNF and Ibanez SR1405T-VNF (neck through). (All wenge bubinga necks various body woods) So just wondering what to choose or and suggestions from you guys, the ibanez all seem very similar and all come with hard/soft case so i'm intered in what the difference is, i'd need to buy a case for the Spector. Or anything else i should look at Edited May 26, 2015 by lowhand_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 There are often ibanez basses sold here. I used to have a Schecter 5 string. Looked and played the nuts . Depending on where you're based, maybe a fellow bass hatter will let you try one of the ones you're considering out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nice looking Spector 5-string on here at the moment: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/262753-2013-spector-mike-kroeger-signature/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Last time I looked there were about eighteen thousand second hand ibanez basses for sale here. They don't seem to hold their value all that well - if I was buying an ibanez it would definitely be second hand,even the high end ones are fairly cheap used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1432657072' post='2783671'] Nice looking Spector 5-string on here at the moment: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/262753-2013-spector-mike-kroeger-signature/"]http://basschat.co.u...eger-signature/[/url] [/quote] thanks but i'm not after a passive bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modman Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I currently own an Ibanez SR1205 and I personally feel it's one of the best basses i've ever played. I personally love the small string spacing (which i know is a marmite thing for some players) but the body is balanced, light weight, ergonomic and the big singles sound fantastic. If I had the money I would definitely upgrade to the prestige SR5006 just because I really enjoy the SR range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 should really expand on what i'm after, i love the tones i get from my SR500 but want a more grown up bass with a bit more growl as the 500 is very smooth, i know the Rebop does aggressive and from the reviews of the 1805 its supposed to have a more aggresive character so the other 2 should do too as they have the same pickups and i think the EQ is the same, just different woods, tbh i'm suprised the neck through is soo much less than the 1805 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 [quote name='Modman' timestamp='1432660532' post='2783719'] I currently own an Ibanez SR1205 and I personally feel it's one of the best basses i've ever played. I personally love the small string spacing (which i know is a marmite thing for some players) but the body is balanced, light weight, ergonomic and the big singles sound fantastic. If I had the money I would definitely upgrade to the prestige SR5006 just because I really enjoy the SR range. [/quote] i'd love to go prestige but its way beyond my funds, even the ones i've listed are pushing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I,ve just bought a Rebop 5 from Thomann and apart from the extremely slow service (ordered thurs at 0900,arrived 8 days later a day to process 4 days in German postal office a couple of days with Parcelfarce 24 express (i never use this lot they are expensive and usually 3 days for 24 hour delivery). And its nearly 300 quid less than U.K prices. Anyway the bass is out there straight out of the box it growls and oozes quality, its light and beautifully put together almost as good as my Forte 4. bris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1432656707' post='2783665'] i am thinking of a new bass, 5 string is where i'm going. [b]Not that a i really need one as my band doesnt play anysongs yet that require the lower register [/b] [/quote] That shouldn't stop you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Is there a reason you don't want a passive bass? I was playing a Precision with EMGs and 2 band EQ until the beginning of the year but am now using a passive Yamaha. I don't miss having the active EQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 +1 I don't see the point of an active Precision. It's not supposed to be a versatile instrument. It's a P! My passive 5 string P bass does [i]that[/i] tone better than any other bass I've played. On the other hand, I would go active on a Jazz or other 2 pickup bass. IMO the dynamics and breadth of tone only gets better with a pre amp and better still with 5 strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1432709208' post='2784046'] Is there a reason you don't want a passive bass? I was playing a Precision with EMGs and 2 band EQ until the beginning of the year but am now using a passive Yamaha. I don't miss having the active EQ. [/quote] it a mental thing i geuss and i have a passive squire affinity jazz but that really just hangs on the wall, i've always used active basses and to me they have a little more zip to them, i also like having the boost as well as cut on the eq, passives are just cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r16ktx Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 How about a Warwick? They're always described has having growl, especially the thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'm also a big fan of Active basses so....Any of the ACG 5s that are for sale here....the filter systems mean that you can get them to do virtually any tone you'll ever need. Or this: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/262751-fsft-roscoe-lg-custom-5-string-w-buckeye-burl-wenge-aguilar/ Has the (preferred) EMGs rather than the Barts fitted to some models... JOOI what is your budget??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I haven't ever played a Cort A5 but from what I know about Cort built basses (I own a few) it ought to be well put together and be good value for money - you get a neck-thru design with 2 Bartolini pickups and a 3 band active EQ for around £600 - might be worth trying one if you can find an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1432728863' post='2784311'] I'm also a big fan of Active basses so....Any of the ACG 5s that are for sale here....the filter systems mean that you can get them to do virtually any tone you'll ever need. Or this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/262751-fsft-roscoe-lg-custom-5-string-w-buckeye-burl-wenge-aguilar/"]http://basschat.co.u...-wenge-aguilar/[/url] Has the (preferred) EMGs rather than the Barts fitted to some models... JOOI what is your budget??? [/quote] that roscoe is awesome but waaayy outside my budget which is up to about £1000 but i'd like to come in below that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) so ive discarded the 1205 as the other 2 seem better bang for buck, cant decide weather the neck through 1405 is better than the similarly priced but bolt on 1805, i'm assuming the woods on the 1805 push its price up but are neck through really better? or more bother? still undecided on the rebop, i've seen people say it neck dives, the neck will be a bit more chunky than what i'm used to on the ibanez but the tone will be growly and different but with less tonal variation. Just worrying that despite the higher price the ibanez's will be toneally similar to my current SR. questions questions Edited June 1, 2015 by lowhand_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 hmmm how about the BTB1605? neck through 35" scale burl top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) My advise would be if you can get to Bass Direct try the rebops they have in stock see if you like it and while your there try the secondhand Warwicks and for me the Dingwall Combustions they have in stock. If you are looking for a new bass I would always play one to save disappointment of not liking what you buy. Edited June 2, 2015 by Joebethell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1433239737' post='2789154'] My advise would be if you can get to Bass Direct try the rebops they have in stock see if you like it and while your there try the secondhand Warwicks and for me the Dingwall Combustions they have in stock. If you are looking for a new bass I would always play one to save disappointment of not liking what you buy. [/quote] yeah understand the try before you buy and all that but bass direct is a bit far from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah it is a way I'm a lot closer and its a good hour and a half from me but a good excuse to make a day trip! Just a thought unless you know of a shop closer that stocks what your after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ87 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 +1 For "try before you buy". I've got several Ibanez sr's though and can vouch for the quality of the premium range. The 5 string necks are a joy and ultra stable with the kts rods.If you're after growl, the more maple the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1433271825' post='2789693'] Yeah it is a way I'm a lot closer and its a good hour and a half from me but a good excuse to make a day trip! Just a thought unless you know of a shop closer that stocks what your after. [/quote] need to get over to denmark street and see what they have there, other than that there aren't many shops to choose from near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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