Golchen Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Any thoughts on these two skyline basses? I'm not in a position to try out either, but I like the look of them both. There's a JO5 for sale on the forum here, and I've also found a 55-02 for about £150 more. My usual procrastination means that they will probably both get sold before I make any decisions!! Edited March 12, 2009 by Golchen Quote
chris_b Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Just get the JO5, so that I don't have to keep looking at it! Quote
Bigwan Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='432444' date='Mar 12 2009, 02:21 PM']Just get the JO5, so that I don't have to keep looking at it![/quote] Yeah, what he said! Quote
niceguyhomer Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 I've had 2 Jo5s and a 55-01 - I'd buy the Jo. Quote
velvetkevorkian Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Not played the 55-02 but the JO5 I tried at Guitar Guitar was one of the best 5 strings I've played. Quote
Josh Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 If you want a solid workingmans 5 string Jazz, get the JO. Or... If you want a solid workingmans 5 string Jazz/MM/Precision hybrid, get the 55-02. Quote
Thunderthumbs Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 I owned a JO5 and it was a fantastic sounding 5 string Jazz, simple as that. I only got rid as I got a Musicman Stingray as part of a swap which suits my current needs more, and I already had another 5 string. Plus, if you're on about the sunburst one, that looks lovely......go for it. Quote
Hamster Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 I've played both - and they're both excellent basses. I agree with Josh - decide what will you use it for and choose wisely, then say screw it and buy both! Quote
Machines Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='432997' date='Mar 12 2009, 10:59 PM']If you want a solid workingmans 5 string Jazz, get the JO. Or... If you want a solid workingmans 5 string Jazz/MM/Precision hybrid, get the 55-02.[/quote] +1. The 55-02 sounds very different to the JO, more modern and hifi to my ears (probably the preamp). Depends what you're after really . Quote
Golchen Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks for the input all. I don't really know what I'm after, but I guess I like the idea of a jazz type bass as it's a bit further away from my current Status. Quote
Josh Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='433276' date='Mar 13 2009, 09:18 AM']Thanks for the input all. I don't really know what I'm after, but I guess I like the idea of a jazz type bass as it's a bit further away from my current Status.[/quote] JO5 it is then. Quote
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