Dazed Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Ok I’ve been looking for a while and haven’t really found anything off the shelf. Other than a Dingwall Super P5 that i still kick myself over ignoring and I wouldn’t want to spend what a new Dingwall goes for now 😲 So precision type 5 string 30” or 32” scale 18/19mm spacing at the bridge no pointy bits - headstock or body I’d have loved to get hold of a Callowhill MBP5 but that seems very unlikely as: a) Tim Cloonan sadly passed away prematurely a few years back b) there aren’t many of his builds around or owners are loathe to let them go. pic for reference courtesy of Rayjay on TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I have an Ibanez srmd205 - amazing little bass. 18mm at the bridge, 32" scale. It sits great in the mix and my band prefer it to my Dingwall and Sandberg! Ok the B isn't like the Dingwall, and the pre-amp is a little noisy, but for a cheap and cheerful bass, it's really great. Scope to upgrade bits as required. Just seen black ones can be had for £239 now - crazy.. https://www.andertons.co.uk/ibanez-srmd205-bkf-5-string-bass-in-black-flat-srmd205-bkf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwv2OzPeR7wIVwsLtCh1-QgbmEAQYAiABEgLKvfD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Looking at the Maruszcyzyk configurator it looks like they could do it. Have a go, see if you can get your exact spec. https://public-peace.de/configurator/jake-c/jake-c-type Edited March 2, 2021 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Why not give John Shuker a bell? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Ibanez Mezzo 5 string. I have a 4 and a 5 and they are excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 02/03/2021 at 15:40, redbandit599 said: I have an Ibanez srmd205 - amazing little bass. 18mm at the bridge, 32" scale Thanks for the tip! I had seen these and the Mezzo that @fretmeister (thanks also!) mentioned and they are possibilities, seen a few happy reviews here for both. Typical I start looking again when you can’t visit a shop and physically try anything! 🤦🏻♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 02/03/2021 at 16:52, Cato said: Looking at the Maruszcyzyk configurator it looks like they could do it. Have a go, see if you can get your exact spec. https://public-peace.de/configurator/jake-c/jake-c-type I had a quick go on there and spent a virtual couple of grand 😄. It is a great tool though. Probably over my budget to be honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 02/03/2021 at 17:44, LukeFRC said: Why not give John Shuker a bell? Thanks Luke, custom is an option, but having bought a few used custom builds on here in the past it always seems a bit of a risky outlay without ever being sure the spec is what you really need. You just don’t know until it’s in your hands. Saying that I’ve come across a couple of newer builders online that look interesting so I have a few things to look into. It was really to see if there was anything slightly obscure that someone may have found available off the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 @Dazed it doesn't fit your full requirements at all, being narrower string spacing and a JJ configuration, but I also have a 32" Warwick Rockbass Corvette which is very tasty too. I think there's only this and the Ibanez that are available off the shelf. I'm really liking this scale myself. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Funny you mention that Warwick I saw an ad earlier this week for a Streamer LX 32 5 which I’d never seen or heard of before. I’m not even sure they exist because the description didn’t mention the scale length so that could be a possible or a red herring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 02/03/2021 at 16:52, Cato said: Looking at the Maruszcyzyk configurator it looks like they could do it. Have a go, see if you can get your exact spec. https://public-peace.de/configurator/jake-c/jake-c-type Yup, just spec'd out a £2k P that I really fancy now. Thanks for that.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Funnily enough I’ve been speccing up 32” P basses on the Maroochick configuration tool too 😆 I’ve got a spec in my head and really want to find a justification for getting it. Mike Walsh (of Zoot/Purple Chilli fame) will build it if I can get my brain over the finish line. BTW have you checked the stock Maroochick basses? https://www.public-peace.de/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/5-string Edited March 5, 2021 by Merton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 I hadn’t 😄. ...... but now I have thanks @Merton luckily I’m not a fan of blocks on maple necks ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Kev said: Yup, just spec'd out a £2k P that I really fancy now. Thanks for that.... Yeah fun innit Kev 🤦🏻♂️😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dazed said: I hadn’t 😄. ...... but now I have thanks @Merton luckily I’m not a fan of blocks on maple necks ! You’ll have to bookmark it and check back once a month or so in case anything changes and new basses are added 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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