Metalmoore Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Well i am looking to upgrade to a 5 string as there is a bunch of songs that need that low B that i would like to play. I tried a Fender Jazz 5 and the neck felt pretty wide (i dont have the biggest of hands so it felt a bit weird ) which i wasnt expecting, i thought it would be a nice thin and perfect (to me) neck similar to the usual jazz neck. I have been looking at getting a Warmoth Gecko 5 and they only come in 1 7/8" nut widths (same as the jazz 5) and now that i have tried the jazz not so sure if it would be very comfortable for me. So can anyone suggest any other 5 string basses as i would like to try as many as i can before i make my mind up. Cheers for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 If you can find one - a Yamaha BB5000 or Rickenbacker 4001/5 as they're both 5 string basses with 4 string necks. A lot of the Ibanez'z have very slim necks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I was also going to suggest the Ibanez SDR series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theFALLEN Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hiya buddy, Please see the link below for my Ibanez BTB 5 string. The neck is maple, thin and easy to play! I have pictures showing actual scale of neck if you are interested! Thanks. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=84160"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=84160[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I tried a jazz V in a shop the other day and had the same surprise as you. I also tried an OLP fiver and it was much narrower and more comfortable. Interestingly, I found the string spacing was fine for me, when i expected it to be too tight. Skint or I would have bought it. Worth thinking OLP I would say, if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutpepper Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='fatback' post='819464' date='Apr 26 2010, 02:56 PM']I tried a jazz V in a shop the other day and had the same surprise as you. I also tried an OLP fiver and it was much narrower and more comfortable. Interestingly, I found the string spacing was fine for me, when i expected it to be too tight. Skint or I would have bought it. Worth thinking OLP I would say, if you can find one.[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85513"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85513[/url] Alternatively you could keep your eye out for the OLP Tony Levin 5 which is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryk Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Another possible option is the Warwick Thumb 5.. I just happen to be selling mine! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=81012&hl=warwick+thumb"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=warwick+thumb[/url] Cheers, GerryK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yybass Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='Metalmoore' post='818752' date='Apr 26 2010, 12:41 AM']Well i am looking to upgrade to a 5 string as there is a bunch of songs that need that low B that i would like to play. I tried a Fender Jazz 5 and the neck felt pretty wide (i dont have the biggest of hands so it felt a bit weird ) which i wasnt expecting, i thought it would be a nice thin and perfect (to me) neck similar to the usual jazz neck. I have been looking at getting a Warmoth Gecko 5 and they only come in 1 7/8" nut widths (same as the jazz 5) and now that i have tried the jazz not so sure if it would be very comfortable for me. So can anyone suggest any other 5 string basses as i would like to try as many as i can before i make my mind up. Cheers for any help.[/quote] Hi Metalmoore I just sold a Ken Smith 5 to thestick, i think the neck would meet your requirements. Regards Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I used to have an Ibanez SR 5 string. Ridiculously slim string spacing and so easy to play with my sausage fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Bloody hell, there's one on the forum now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='819859' date='Apr 26 2010, 07:57 PM']Bloody hell, there's one on the forum now![/quote] You mean this one? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85829"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85829[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 G&L Tribute L2500 has a narrow nut width and string spacing is 17mm. I've got one of these for sale, due to appear in the for sale forums as soon as I can get my act together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I have a small hand & like slim necks. Currently my #1 bass is my Peavey Cirrus BXP V with the 35" scale. I think string spacing on this is about 16mm. My #2 bass is a Hohner B Bass V, 34" scale with souped up electrics. This is even slimmer than the Cirrus. I also have an OLP Stingray V which, although having very narrow spacing, like the B Bass, the neck is deeper back to front. I really like the tone I get off the OLP, but because of the depth of the neck, I'll be putting it up for sale on the Forum when I get back from Scotland next week. It's the one I had at the Moffat Bass Bash. If anyone wants first dibs on it, PM me. I played Neepheed's G&L 4 at Moffat & it has as slim a neck as I've ever played, but I don't know how that'd translate to a 5er. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Peavey Grind, and probably the Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 (based on the feel of other Schecter necks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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