never seen one of these with five strings

[alyctes]

The fours come up occasionally, but this is a rarity AFAICT.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BX5-BX-5-80-s-type-headless-5-string-bass-guitar-with-hard-case/223040898494?hash=item33ee4605be:g:-OUAAOSwZrdbOS61

[Paul S]

That has got me interested.... on my watch list!  Might have a little dab at that and sell on my Hohner B2V.  Thank you for the post!!

[Paul S]

In fact I just bought it.   

Hohner B2V soon to appear in the classified!

Thanks Mike.

 

[BreadBin]

1 hour ago, Paul S said:

In fact I just bought it.   

Hohner B2V soon to appear in the classified!

Thanks Mike.

 

Paging @Woodinblack!

[Woodinblack]

Ooh - B2V going soon you say??

I haven't seen one of those before, but 5 string headless are always a bit of a rarity anyway, which is why it was on my 'to build' list.

[EMG456]

Honestly, you look away for 5 minutes and then...

Rare enough in the standard black / 4 string variety but a white fiver? And a bargain to boot- well done Paul S - that'll be a cracker!

[Paul S]

Indeed it is!!  Opened the box just now and have a huge smile.  What a fantastic thing!  If Klingons made basses they would look like this.  Through my home practice set up it sounds fantastic - much more organic than the EMGs of a Hohner with a nicely distinct tone.  Very tight string spacing, which I love.  And not heavy at 3.4kgs.  I feel like I have stolen it for that money!

Edited July 6, 2018 by Paul S
delete apostrophe!! My wife would have killed me had she seen it.

[fleabag]

He bids he scores !

Result

[Paul S]

Took it to yesterday's gig - first time I have used it with the band.  Sounded absolutely amazing and so comfy too.  Result indeed! 

 

[Paul S]

In case anyone else has one in 4 or 5 string and is looking for a gig bag to fit such an odd shape - a BSA rifle back pack 43", intended for a scoped rifle, fits almost exactly.  Offers fairly good protection, too.