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Which new 5 string to go for


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I will have up to £900 in a few weeks time to spend in a 5er,but which one lol
I've had sire v7 and liked them but maybe fancy something different,I currently use a pbass 5ernbut looking for something active and more modern
5ers I'm interested in are-ibanez Btb 1605,g&l m2500 tribute,sire v7,overwater fusion 5
Really looking to spend up to £750 but up to £900 if something really catches my eye
Any thought on other 5ers I've missed used or new
Thanks jay

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Lucky you!

My two gigging 5 stringers are a Warwick Corvette and a Yamaha TRB. Both good, in their different ways and together cost less than £900 (both being 'pre-loved').

I've never tried a Fender 5 stringer that wasn't underwhelming, although I've never tried one of the high priced ones.

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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1491156691' post='3270905']
If I might suggest a Fender American Standard Jazz V

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Not active though, but a preamp makes them stonking, I use my 2013 alongside a £2300 Musicman happily at most gigs :)

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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1491159341' post='3270936']
Not active though,
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True, but the best sounding bass I have is my passive PJ5 so pre amps aren't the only way to get a great sound.

On the other hand a great bass and a pre amp upgrade could be a winning combination.

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[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1491209615' post='3271151']
Although it is at the top end (or maybe over) of your budget, I'd buy a used Spector Euro5. One of the best value modern sounding 5 strings out there. Also quite easy to flip if it turns out it is not your thing.
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I've had one in past,another good bass but maybe over my budget

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[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1491202760' post='3271091']
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/283621-usa-g-l-l2500-cherryburstrosewood-with-original-case-mintl895/page__p__3260510__hl__g__fromsearch__1#entry3260510"]This.[/url]
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Very nice but is it much better than the tribute version,sound wise?thanks

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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1491197307' post='3271069']
My vote goes to a Lakland 55-01 or 55-02, depending what pickups you want.

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I had a 55-01 in past,was ok but wasn't for me
A 55-02 might be worth considering if a used one come up for sale,thanks

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[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1491249575' post='3271618']
Status Series 1 = lightweight, lovely thin fast neck, superbly balanced, very low action, versatile, sounds great, comfortable. Used around £6-700. Out of all my basses, this is my go-to bass
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Pretty rare used though

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[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1491248444' post='3271604']
Very nice but is it much better than the tribute version,sound wise?thanks
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No idea - but it is a very good price for a US made L2500. I've not played one, but everything I've read suggests that the US versions are better all round than the Tributes. Whether those differences are worth around £600 depends on your own views I suppose. :)

It's a nice colour though... :gas:

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