louisthebass Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Can thoroughly recommend the Xotic XJ Pro 1 - have got one, and absolutely love it: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Another vote for Lakland. My go to bass is a Lakland Dual J 5 string. Effectively a passive J "copy". Very, very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Another vote for Sire but watch the weight as mine probably makes your Wal feel like a banjo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 20 hours ago, lowdown said: The Skyline is cheaper, but not the USA series. Although a bit pricey, they are lovely Instruments to play. https://www.lakland.com/product/usa-series-55-aj/ https://www.lakland.com/product/usa-series-55-60-vintage-j/ I was referring to the Skyline series. Some of the Skyline Joe Osborns I've played are better than some of the Fender CS's ive played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 17 hours ago, louisthebass said: Can thoroughly recommend the Xotic XJ Pro 1 - have got one, and absolutely love it: I really like the thought of a lower priced Xotic. I believe they use the same pickups and preamp as the USA models. Very much like Lakland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 18 hours ago, louisthebass said: Can thoroughly recommend the Xotic XJ Pro 1 - have got one, and absolutely love it: What sort of price are we talking for this baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, ubit said: What sort of price are we talking for this baby? £1,299 - bought from Bass Direct 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, bubinga5 said: I really like the thought of a lower priced Xotic. I believe they use the same pickups and preamp as the USA models. Very much like Lakland. I'm really impressed with the quality - made in Indonesia, but finished off in the U.S. I've gigged this bass a few times and used it in rehearsals with a couple of bands, and really does hold it's own in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 17/02/2019 at 13:04, gareth said: Don't forget the Fender roscoe beck 5 ive had both and preferred the rb5 Definitely 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) I was truly on the fence about fender until I tried a fender jazz elite 5er in guitarguitar Birmingham. It was WAY out of my price range but ended up buying it because it was without doubt the nicest 5 that I ever played. It just spoke to me! The compound neck radius, that active tone, the fit and finish were all superb. And the B is great! Still love it. Edited February 19, 2019 by GisserD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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