Wide neck 5 string bass

[smileegee]

Hi all,

I looking to buy a 5 string bass, my only concern is String spacing. I have large hand and this seems to make my playing a bit clumsy when playing a 5 string. Currently using a Warwick Corvette Standard but just can’t the same feeling as when I play my 4 string Warwick?

Q1. What bass have wide neck but still have that good sound?

Q2.Is there any good second hand bass shop anywhere that I could check out.

Gee

[Born 2B Mild]

[quote name='smileegee' post='633466' date='Oct 22 2009, 02:44 PM']Hi all,

I looking to buy a 5 string bass, my only concern is String spacing. I have large hand and this seems to make my playing a bit clumsy when playing a 5 string. Currently using a Warwick Corvette Standard but just can’t the same feeling as when I play my 4 string Warwick?

Q1. What bass have wide neck but still have that good sound?

Q2.Is there any good second hand bass shop anywhere that I could check out.

Gee[/quote]
You probably need the 19mmm spacing of a precision. What's your budget?
I can suggest an Indie Swamp 5 for £615 new or half that used.
Going up in budget a Fender Precision 5, or a bit more still and do what I've done, which is to get one made (in my case a P5 by Jon Shuker)

[WHUFC BASS]

Go for a Traben Chaos John Moyer Signature or a Yamaha TRB5, both have wide but slim necks. Both very comfortable.

[lemmywinks]

+1 on the Yamaha, very wide spacing

[nonkel26]

I can suggest 2 basses... but these are not the cheapest ones....

Streamer stage I, this is a real broadneck!
Sadowski 24/5 (stringspacing 19 à 19,5 mm)

But as I said these are more expensive basses....but worth every penny!

Greetz,
Dirk

[mattbass6]

I had a Streamer Stage 1 6 string and the neck was huge, a bit too big for me. I currently play a Yamaha TRB 6 with 18mm and it is just perfect, the Streamer I believe is 20mm. A good friend of mine is actually selling a Streamer Stage 1 5 string. Do you want me to find out more details for you? If so, PM me. Good luck and take care.

Cheers,

Matt

[gilmour]

another +1 on the Yamaha TRB 5

I had a warwick thumb 5 for a while and the string spacing was to close for me, the Yamaha was instantly playable for me. Plus they're great basses and you can get them dirt cheap!

[mattbass6]

[quote name='gilmour' post='633639' date='Oct 22 2009, 06:27 PM']another +1 on the Yamaha TRB 5

I had a warwick thumb 5 for a while and the string spacing was to close for me, the Yamaha was instantly playable for me. Plus they're great basses and you can get them dirt cheap![/quote]

Yeah I had a Thumb 6 and the spacing was a little tight. Yamaha is the winner for me too

Edited October 22, 2009 by mattbass6

[mattbass6]

Just spoken to my mate and he is letting his, natural finish, immaculate condition, Streamer Stage I 5 string go for £1000.00 or very nearest offer. I have played the bass and it is stunning. If you are interested, let me know and I will pass on his details for you. Take care.

Cheers,

Matt

[thepurpleblob]

There's somebody on here selling an Overwater 5 string for a very reasonable amount. Not sure if it is still for sale but that's 19mm spacing.

Another vote for the TRB5. Do note that doesn't include the TRB1005 which has rather narrower spacing (but still not silly narrow).

[OutToPlayJazz]

Yes, all of the TRB's & TRB-II's are 18mm. Very comfortable to play.

[largo]

18mm's not a wide spacing in my book, most high-end 5-strings are 19mm as standard. I used to have a Warwick Streamer Stage I and that was 20mm spacing !!!! If you have the cash I'd be looking at the Stage I that's being offered. If you want wide, that is.