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phylo
Intermediate Member Username: phylo
Post Number: 132 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 4:46 pm: | |
My brah's wife is looking for a birthday gift for him. Any thoughts on a good 5 string under a G? |
edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin
Post Number: 580 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 4:48 pm: | |
I might have a Lakland JO 5 in a nice red for about that price. Get in touch offlist. |
svlilioukalani
Member Username: svlilioukalani
Post Number: 71 Registered: 6-2008
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 3:48 am: | |
I have a custom hand made Tune King Bass. Not one of the Sam Ash ones. And live in seattle. It's in 9.5 out of 10 shape. Bart pickus and electronics. Will be gigging the next 2 weekends in seattle if ya want to see it. I would put it up against an Alembic any day. sparklekittyandthejuju.com svlilioukalani@gmail.com |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 561 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 5:31 am: | |
I love Carvin neck-thru basses. www.carvin.com |
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 682 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 7:21 am: | |
A five-string for under a grand? How about a Gold Tone? Peter |
benson_murrensun
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 251 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 10:00 am: | |
Schecter Stiletto Studio is a good deal on a good bass. Well under $1000. |
serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12
Post Number: 707 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 10:30 am: | |
$800??? |
benson_murrensun
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 252 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 1:13 pm: | |
Aha, great minds think alike! I have the 8-string version in a tinted wood finish. |
bassfingers
Advanced Member Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 290 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 2:35 pm: | |
I'm with Ben on recommending Schecter.I have a Diamond Series California Custom Jazz type 5 string.35" scale with EMG's,I would definately urge you to try one. |
88persuader
Advanced Member Username: 88persuader
Post Number: 379 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 6:06 pm: | |
I think Schecter and Carvin basses are amazing bang for the buck instruments! |
dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso
Post Number: 1240 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 6:36 pm: | |
I won a studio elite 5 and I have to say its a very well made, good sounding bass. Plenty on ebay as well. Mine is trans black of course. |
richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939
Post Number: 1087 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 8:32 pm: | |
If you are also considering used instruments, don't forget about some of the less expensive Alembics. I really like my Epics 4 and 5. Rich |
hankster
Advanced Member Username: hankster
Post Number: 238 Registered: 6-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 6:40 pm: | |
Hey, Peter, that was funny. R. |
phylo
Intermediate Member Username: phylo
Post Number: 133 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 8:05 am: | |
Thanks everyone. Very helpful. Although unfortunately I feel a bit of the GAS coming on as a result of this. |