Woodinblack Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 The dingwall combustion neck feels much bigger than the ibanez. flatter but wider, especially as it tapers quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) [quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1469439052' post='3098211'] Mine was a 5er. If I recall, ther string spacing at the bridge was on the neat side of 16mm - maybe even less. Nice through neck, and decent Jazz-type sound. Pre-amp was ok too. [/quote] Occurs to me that we were talking about exactly the same bass as I traded it off you! And it was 15mm! [IMG]http://www.alienrat.co.uk/photobucket/IMG_2891%201_zpsaxw2nl9w.jpg[/IMG] Edited July 1, 2017 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 My "old faithful" is an Aria Pro MAB 20/5 string - it would match what you're after too. The neck is more substantial than an Ibanez SR series, but not by much. Really light (mine is about 8 - 8 1/2lbs I would guess - and that's with a heavy Schaller 3D roller bridge). Mine sounds great after nearly 25 years of playing it. Really resonant and a better B string than any bass of it's price has a right to have! Cheap as chips when they come up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1469481621' post='3098753'] Occurs to me that we were talking about exactly the same bass as I traded it off you! And it was 15mm! [/quote] I think you're right!! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I'm struggling with the 16.5mm spacing on my Ibanez SR305, after years of playing on four stringers spaced at 18-19mm, and may have to move it on. I don't want to really as it ticks all the other boxes, sub 9lbs and well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1469775521' post='3100920'] I'm struggling with the 16.5mm spacing on my Ibanez SR305, after years of playing on four stringers spaced at 18-19mm, and may have to move it on. I don't want to really as it ticks all the other boxes, sub 9lbs and well balanced. [/quote] i had exactly the same problem when i got my 5er even though id been playing an SR 4 string for years, but i say stick with it as i barely pick up my 4 now as the 5 is such a nice bass to play. still have the occasional brain fart when playing but nearly there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I'll persevere a while longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 Just for completion's sake of my input in this, my new Musicman Sterling 5 string has just arrived all the way from Greece. Wow. Everything I hoped for and more - quality bit of kit - really powerful, growly, light, narrow neck. And it is black and maple!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1468758622' post='3093120'] I had a Yamaha TRBX505 and although i dont remember the weigh tit was light compared to my Squier CV 4 strings. Nut width is 43mm as well. [url="http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/el-basses/trbx/trbx505/?mode=model"]http://usa.yamaha.co...505/?mode=model[/url] [/quote] that's mine now Dave I just weighed it, 7.93lbs..how about THAT then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Peavey Grind. I do seem to be saying that rather a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1471356067' post='3112424'] Peavey Grind. I do seem to be saying that rather a lot. [/quote] Yes, the Cirrus basses were pretty nice too - I think they're making a return too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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