JuliusGroove Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 I’m looking for something with 24 frets, 5 strings and 19mm spacing.. I’ve got a Mayones Jabba atm which I adore but I just can’t get on with the 18mm spacing (or more that switching between that and my other wider spaced basses gets too annoying) Ideally something not too lairy looking like the MTD’s etc, I really do just like the look of a fender or a nice bit of wood.. Always got on with the jazz bass configuration. Also not overly fussed about it being active! Any advice?? Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Would a bridge with width adjustment get you there? depends on how close to the fretboard edge at the dusty end you can go, or tolerate 1 Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 MoonbaseAlpha beat me to it. Maybe a change of bridge or a change to a bass with such a bridge that allows adjustable string spacing. I seem to have 3 basses that have adjustable spacing; Warwicks and a Vigier with a Kahler bridge. Quote
AREA Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 You could use the Maruszczyk Configurator. Eyerything you're looking for is an Option there... Quote
PlungerModerno Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, MoonBassAlpha said: Would a bridge with width adjustment get you there? depends on how close to the fretboard edge at the dusty end you can go, or tolerate Excellent suggestion. As long as there is a little room either side of the outer strings, especially from say the 12th fret up, going from 18mm to 19mm spacing should be a simple bridge swap. The pickups will probably be almost completely unchanged in evenness across the strings. Quote
Dazed Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Warwick but only a broad neck version - 20mm adjustable bridge. Their standard 5 strings have adjustable bridges too but top out at 17.5mm which has always bugged me! Quote
pineweasel Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Some of the Sandberg models have 24 frets, and they have adjustable spacing from 18 to 19.5mm Quote
Guest Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 3 hours ago, JuliusGroove said: I’m looking for something with 24 frets, 5 strings and 19mm spacing. Always got on with the jazz bass configuration. Also not overly fussed about it being active! Any advice?? 2 hours ago, AREA said: You could use the Maruszczyk Configurator. Eyerything you're looking for is an Option there... Tick tick tick tick Quote
EMG456 Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: Tick tick tick tick Except if you're looking for 24 frets it's presumably because you want to play them which looks pretty difficult on that bass. Quote
itu Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 MTD, Warwick broadneck, Overwater Custom, Modulus Graphite wideneck (up to 21.5 mm)... yes, there are possibilities but they also tend to cost quite a lot. I have a Modulus Genesis 5 and the neck is just wonderful. Quote
Guest Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 7 hours ago, EMG456 said: Except if you're looking for 24 frets it's presumably because you want to play them which looks pretty difficult on that bass. Quote
Hellzero Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) This Ibanez AFR is ticking all the boxes, except that it doesn't have a neck pickup. And it's a damn terrific ergonomic bass : https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/afr5pbp_1p_01.html Here is a video by someone who knows a bit about basses : You can find them in different iterations at bargain prices quite easily. Edited March 1, 2021 by Hellzero Big fingers... Quote
Hellzero Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) More traditional in the look, but really ergonomic and light, the Sivcak basses with top notch quality on every aspect and lightweight. https://www.sollerguitars.com/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=item&cid=28:seria-ndhs&id=522:ndhs-5-063916&Itemid=101&lang=en Or this one : https://www.sollerguitars.com/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=item&cid=30:seria-tb&id=151:tb-5-045211&Itemid=101&lang=en These basses are a big next level compared to Maruszczyk, with something he doesn't have : an aftersale service. You can also configure your own bass too. Check the prices too ! Edited March 1, 2021 by Hellzero Spelling Quote
BassApprentice Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) I appreciate you said no MTD but this Kingston satisfies all you ask for and doesn't look too lairy 😅 IMO Edited March 1, 2021 by BassApprentice Quote
AREA Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 10 hours ago, EMG456 said: Except if you're looking for 24 frets it's presumably because you want to play them which looks pretty difficult on that bass. Oh of Course you can have the Elwood with 24 Frets. The lower Cutaway is a little bit deeper then... 2 Quote
thodrik Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) A 24 fret Sadowsky Metro would fit the OP's criteria of something that looks Fendery and has 19mm string spacing. There is a new 24 fret 'Warwick made' Sadowsky Metro on Bass Direct for slightly under £2k. If you have the cash though, there is all number of boutique J basses out there, Mike Lull, Overwater, etc At sub £1k level, I am pretty sure that the Sire M series have 19mm spacing, but may be wrong. They are cracking basses but not overtly Fendery looking. Edited March 1, 2021 by thodrik Inability to distinguish millimetres from inches Quote
Acebassmusic Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, thodrik said: A 24 fret Sadowsky Metro would fit the OP's criteria of something that looks Fendery and has 19mm string spacing. There is a new 24 fret 'Warwick made' Sadowsky Metro on Bass Direct for slightly under £2k. At sub £1k level, I am pretty sure that the Sire M series have 19inch spacing, but may be wrong. I give a strong second to the Sadowsky Metro. Great sounding basses. PS: @thodrik How big are your hands???? 😮😂 Edited March 1, 2021 by Acebassmusic 2 Quote
thodrik Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, Acebassmusic said: I give a strong second to the Sadowsky Metro. Great sounding basses. PS: @thodrik How big are your hands???? 😮😂 Haha, my bad! Maybe this will be an option for Ultra-Broadneck Warwick made Sadowskys! 1 Quote
Supernaut Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 23 hours ago, JuliusGroove said: I’m looking for something with 24 frets, 5 strings and 19mm spacing.. I’ve got a Mayones Jabba atm which I adore but I just can’t get on with the 18mm spacing (or more that switching between that and my other wider spaced basses gets too annoying) Ideally something not too lairy looking like the MTD’s etc, I really do just like the look of a fender or a nice bit of wood.. Always got on with the jazz bass configuration. Also not overly fussed about it being active! Any advice?? Sandberg sounds like the answer to me. Quote
AREA Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Here you go.... 5-String, 24Frets, 19mm, 3,54 Kg https://public-peace.de/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/elwood-l/5-string/1984-elwood-l-5a-24-salomon-padouk-200007 Edited March 1, 2021 by AREA 2 Quote
E sharp Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Modulus QW5- just bought this today. Yet to check, but this is the 21mm spacing I think 2 Quote
dclaassen Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Pedulla MPV-5's have 19mm spacing option.... Quote
Hellzero Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 52 minutes ago, dclaassen said: Pedulla MPV-5's had 19mm spacing option.... Fixed. 😉 Quote
itu Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Michael V. Pedulla, please. Modulus has up to 21.5 mm string spacing option in their 5W necks. Congrats, that's one cracking bass. Quote
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