rjb Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I'm keeping an eye out for a 5 but also have a rather disturbing urge to get a P-bass shape/config! I know about Sadowskys, the Fender American Standard V and the Sandberg P5 but was wondering if there are any other options (especially at a more mid-level price). There seems to be lack of mid priced instruments of this type, so I guess demand ain't that high! Quote
chris_b Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 For less than the price of a new Sadowsky you could look at a Shuker P5. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Sandberg California PM5 - The range topping "extreme" model is a stunner. Quote
rjb Posted May 30, 2009 Author Posted May 30, 2009 Mmm, the Shuker option is one I hadn't thought of. The Sandbergs also look brilliant. Quote
Deep Thought Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 5-string P's seem to be a rare breed. I fancy one, but apart from a Squier I'm not sure you can get any more, Fender don't seem to do much, especially not in the mid-range. I'd love to see a MIM 5-string Precision. Otherwise it's the makers already mentioned, none of which are especially cheap, if, like me, you only want to dip your toe, so to speak. Quote
dannybuoy Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 The Squier 5-string P has jazz pickups in it which means it's not really a P anymore! The Yamaha BB415 is a great bass for not a lot of dough, 5 strings in a PJ configuration, meant to sound pretty close to a Fender too. Quote
CHRISDABASS Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='Flanker' post='501754' date='May 30 2009, 04:35 PM'][/quote] Hold on a minute!!!! Thats from the bass merchant!! oh man its gorgeous!! Im guessing you bought it then?? do they live up to the hype? Quote
~tl Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Aside from the [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0190562712"]American Std. Precision V[/url], there doesn't seem to be a lot of choice from Fender/Squier these days. They don't even do the American Dlx. model any more... Quote
OldGit Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='501567' date='May 30 2009, 12:58 PM']For less than the price of a new Sadowsky you could look at a Shuker P5.[/quote] That's true .. P5 JJB-ish Shuker works out about £1600 .. You are welcome to have a go on mine anytime .. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='Flanker' post='501754' date='May 30 2009, 04:35 PM'][/quote] Errr WOW! Quote
OldGit Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Flanker' post='501754' date='May 30 2009, 04:35 PM'][/quote] Picky, I know, but I really don't like the "blank" bit of the high side pickup half .. where the poles should be under the A string .... Looks very odd, even though the actual size of each half is equal Edited June 4, 2009 by OldGit Quote
voxpop Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Bought a new Fender American Standard P5 2 weeks ago and strung it with TI flats today......................what a great sound, everyone should have a P bass....better still a P5. [attachment=26539:DSC_0003.JPG] [attachment=26540:DSC_0008.JPG] Quote
Flanker Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 That would have sounded HUGE through the Mesa Carbine! How's the new rig? Quote
voxpop Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='Flanker' post='505701' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:47 PM']That would have sounded HUGE through the Mesa Carbine! How's the new rig?[/quote] The Jonas is clean, powerful, dynamic, warm..................I could go on.................its the best period. Seriously I cant find a single thing to complain about it.................and that's rare according to my wife.!!!!!! Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='voxpop' post='505690' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:33 PM']Bought a new Fender American Standard P5 2 weeks ago and strung it with TI flats today......................what a great sound, everyone should have a P bass....better still a P5. [attachment=26539:DSC_0003.JPG] [attachment=26540:DSC_0008.JPG][/quote] Those new Fenders are brilliant. See...now I really have P bass gas. White is such a good choice. Quote
Owen Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Mike Lull makes some nice looking ones whoch come up on TB now and again. [url="http://www.mikelull.com/Instruments/P_Series.htm"]http://www.mikelull.com/Instruments/P_Series.htm[/url] Edited June 4, 2009 by owen Quote
OldGit Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='owen' post='505835' date='Jun 4 2009, 09:09 PM']Mike Lull makes some nice looking ones whoch come up on TB now and again. [url="http://www.mikelull.com/Instruments/P_Series.htm"]http://www.mikelull.com/Instruments/P_Series.htm[/url][/quote] It was the Mike Lull one that got me into this 5 string Precision mallarchy in the first place, or to be precise it was the review of one of his that did. When I worked out the total cost including all the import charges his "not quite a custom" P5 ended up being significantly more than the Jon Shuker version, and didn't have side LED's included. I have since had a go on a Lull jazz at Jam Guitars in Bristol and it was OK but not stunning..... [url="http://www.jamguitars.co.uk"]http://www.jamguitars.co.uk[/url] Quote
Lew-Bass Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='voxpop' post='505690' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:33 PM'][attachment=26539:DSC_0003.JPG][/quote] That Spector is absolutely gorgeous, forgive my ignorance but what model is it? Quote
Lew-Bass Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='voxpop' post='505690' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:33 PM'][attachment=26539:DSC_0003.JPG][/quote] That Spector is absolutely gorgeous, forgive my ignorance but what model is it? Quote
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