What Five-String should I save up for?

[Grateful Undead starring Jerry]

Once I get good enough at Four-String. :)

Any ideas?

[willobassman]

maybe focus on getting a good enough four string and then a 5 string, Spector Performance series are good 5 string basses maybe try one of those

-Willo

[bottlerocket]

Depends...what type of tone are you looking for? What is your price range?

I'd reccomend some Ibanez 5 strings. They're solid.

Spector 5 strings are awesome, too. Definitely check those out.

:thumb:

-Gav

[RaVen_Bassist]

For five strings, i would reccommend not spending your money. I say just go straight to six. You get just that much more range to play with.

[deemo]

^ what about the people whom don't like the high c? or low b? perference. ibanez or schecter i'd say.


however... if you only feel like "stepping" up to six slowly, save up. it'd be wiser. look into curbow, i think some members on this forum would say so.

[Foxfire]

Curbow is awesome if you don't mind playing a synthetic bass.

[Jaded]

Ibanez is a solid choice. You don't need to be any better to play a 5, its just a matter of preference.

[neatobassman]

Try the Spector Q5...badass bass like I always say. lol. I need to stop talking about it.

[raining_blood]

4-String: Fender Jazz Bass
5-String: Ibanez or Schecter
6-String: ****ING WASTE OF YOUR ****ING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!

[neatobassman]

^^in your opinion

[PaulR]

Yamaha RBX775! I bought one and am really happy with it. It looks great and plays awesomely.

[Machines]

I currently have a 5 string, but i'd like a 6 if I could afford it ;)

[willobassman]

4-String: Fender Jazz Bass
5-String: Ibanez or Schecter
6-String: ****ING WASTE OF YOUR ****ING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!

Ok judging by your user name, avatar and the nicknameythingo(unsure of its name) you are into thrash and heavy metal (so are most people but you seem to obsess over it) which has real no need for a high c (imo) string but you dont have to bag the hell out of 6 strings because you dont think they are worth it. Its ok to state your opinion but dont be too crazy about it. IMO six strings would be well worth the money and extremely convenient musical instruments
-Willo

[Joseph Oberlander]

6s are awesome. With a good reinforced design, you can either use as is, tune 2-low(bass plus two lower strings) or 2-high(bass plus two higher strings, tuned E-E like a guitar. The first way, it plays exactly like a 4-string or 5 string bass if you want, and the third way, like a 4-string but with the ability to exactly double guitar chords and playing via the two highest strings, but an octave lower. ie - a real "bass guitar".

Very versitile. Very slick. Too wide for my small hands to deal with.(sigh)

Note - it is entirely possible with it set up E-E to play it like a lead insturment and not sound odd. Shred some chords, lay down that melody, and still do bass at the same time. A real eye-opener to hear played this way. Or - play it as it normally is tuned - works great that way as well. ;)

[popinfresh]

Just because your 'good' at a four, doesn't mean you need to get a 5'er. You get a 5 when you need the low B.

[popinfresh]

6s are awesome. With a good reinforced design, you can either use as is, tune 2-low(bass plus two lower strings) or 2-high(bass plus two higher strings, tuned E-E like a guitar. The first way, it plays exactly like a 4-string or 5 string bass if you want, and the third way, like a 4-string but with the ability to exactly double guitar chords and playing via the two highest strings, but an octave lower. ie - a real "bass guitar".

Very versitile. Very slick. Too wide for my small hands to deal with.(sigh)


You do realise basses that have two strings higher than the G are still tuned in 4th's? For instance, a 7 string is tuned BEADGCF. Where a guitar is tuned EADGBE

[billtus]

fender make a 5 string, i reckon that would be fair sweet, i had to settle for a REAL cheap one with crappy sounding humbuckers and a weak neck (its bowed toward the B) anyway, i think if you want to play a 5er if you play slap it might take awhile to get adjusted, but if you can get a descent sounding one it will advance your playing a fair bit

[1omega3]

I use an AXL 5'er and it sounds really nice IMO but then when I was shopping around Ibanez stuck out as really nice but out of my extremely limited price range, the Aria Pro I tried sounded horrible despite being told by a bassist I know that they were an absolute dream!

[Pluperfect_Arson]

I'd say any five string from Schecter. Well, mainly the Stiletto series [the Studios are nice], and I love my AB-5. I don't think they make the AB-5s anymore, though.

[popinfresh]

fender make a 5 string, i reckon that would be fair sweet, i had to settle for a REAL cheap one with crappy sounding humbuckers and a weak neck (its bowed toward the B) anyway, i think if you want to play a 5er if you play slap it might take awhile to get adjusted, but if you can get a descent sounding one it will advance your playing a fair bit

Lets just say Fender's expertise (sp?) isn't in it's 5 string line.

[blizzard]

I'd say go for a Yamaha RBX775 i loved the one i tried

[TheIdiotBox]

Lets just say Fender's expertise (sp?) isn't in it's 5 string line.
123, I hate Fender 5 strings. I'd recommend Ibanez, but that's only because I love them, I've never actually tried any of their 5 strings. Or a Curbow, I've heard nothing but good things about them either. As for getting a 5 "when you're good enough on your 4" is really the wrong way to go about things, if you feel you want a 5, buy a 5, don't just buy one because you think your 4 string skills are good enough.

[Grateful Undead starring Jerry]

Curbow is awesome if you don't mind playing a synthetic bass.How Synthetic?

and so far the consensus seems to say Spector or Yamaha. Maybe I'll make a poll later.

And I know you don't need to be better, I just find it "maturing" in my career as a bassist.

[Pluperfect_Arson]

How Synthetic?

and so far the consensus seems to say Spector or Yamaha. Maybe I'll make a poll later.

And I know you don't need to be better, I just find it "maturing" in my career as a bassist.

The Curbow bodies are made of luthite. Or at least that's what I remember they are. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Foxfire]

It is, indeed, luthite. It is a light weight synthetic material that is, funnily enough, used for table top counters. The Curbow is extremely light (when I switch between my Curbow and my Conklin, it's staggering), though the lower horn is small, making it hard to play sitting without a strap; it's obviously meant to be played standing up. I love it. It's easy to get a really smooth tone or a crispy slap and pop tone. The fretboard is made of a wonderful material called ebonol, which is a mix of ebony and another synthetic material. It's a great bass if you're into slap, though harmonics ring through oddly well for a one pickup bass, and it's surprisingly versatile for a one pickup bass.

[Pluperfect_Arson]

It is, indeed, luthite. It is a light weight synthetic material that is, funnily enough, used for table top counters. The Curbow is extremely light (when I switch between my Curbow and my Conklin, it's staggering), though the lower horn is small, making it hard to play sitting without a strap; it's obviously meant to be played standing up. I love it. It's easy to get a really smooth tone or a crispy slap and pop tone. The fretboard is made of a wonderful material called ebonol, which is a mix of ebony and another synthetic material. It's a great bass if you're into slap, though harmonics ring through oddly well for a one pickup bass, and it's surprisingly versatile for a one pickup bass.

Yeah, I've been looking at the Curbows for a while now. I love the look of the bass, and I love everything about it. I just don't like the one pick-up. I'm afraid it's not going to be able to create the tones I would like it to. Well, I mainly use one tone for everything, but there always might be that chance where I venture off. By the way, I want the six string model.

Which model do you have? Four, I'm guessing? Could you tell me what type of tones you can get from that pick-up?

[Foxfire]

Yeah, I've been looking at the Curbows for a while now. I love the look of the bass, and I love everything about it. I just don't like the one pick-up. I'm afraid it's not going to be able to create the tones I would like it to. Well, I mainly use one tone for everything, but there always might be that chance where I venture off. By the way, I want the six string model.

Which model do you have? Four, I'm guessing? Could you tell me what type of tones you can get from that pick-up?

I have the four, yeah. The Guitar Center only had one Curbow, and they haven't gotten any since. :rolleyes:

Well, my EQ on the Curbow is Treble 8~, Mid 6~, Bass 10~. I found the tone to be very smooth. This is the one tone I always use, and also use it for slap, and really really like this tone overall.

[Pluperfect_Arson]

I have the four, yeah. The Guitar Center only had one Curbow, and they haven't gotten any since. :rolleyes:

Well, my EQ on the Curbow is Treble 8~, Mid 6~, Bass 10~. I found the tone to be very smooth. This is the one tone I always use, and also use it for slap, and really really like this tone overall.

I only guessed that you had a four because I read that you went from a four string to a seven string.:(

My local Guitar Centre doesn't carry any Curbows, so I was just wondering. Thanks.

[Foxfire]

Haha no prob.

[spikeyjoey]

Im getting a traben 5 string...
There great value supposedly

[Mob]

Cort Curbow 5 String

[SlapHappySunshine]

Since I'll be getting one soon I'd say a Ibanez SR 3005 ESOL.

[bastardsloth]

whats wrong with fender five strings!? I just ordered one, dont make me regret it.

[Grateful Undead starring Jerry]

Will the Luthite make my bass' tone synthesizeresque?

[Penaltyplaybass]

Im gettin a music man SUB 5, when i get 700 dollars

[mathiticus]

Im not really looking to get a new bass, but i was wondering if anybody could help me find what my bass is worth of i choose to sell it. I have a fernandes five string fretless made in Japan, FGI active pickups and lots of other goodies. i think it is an APB or an SPB model, i really dont know. ive looked everywhere to find out how much its worth but i cant find anything.

[Khanzo]

i say, save up for a winters custom, even though you most likely wont,

[Alma]

curbow 6, not much more than the 5 for one string.

[national_chaos_jolliffe]

i would those a OLP mmr-3

it is nice!!!

[MiniBassist]

As no-one else has said it

IBANEZ BTB 405QM!!!!

I'm sorry i just love my bass. And no synthesised materials won't make your bass sound like a synthesiser it'll just feel different to play and sound less... err... "woody" than you should be used to. But i say go for the BTB.

:chug:

Mini

[blizzard]

Im not really looking to get a new bass, but i was wondering if anybody could help me find what my bass is worth of i choose to sell it. I have a fernandes five string fretless made in Japan, FGI active pickups and lots of other goodies. i think it is an APB or an SPB model, i really dont know. ive looked everywhere to find out how much its worth but i cant find anything.

why didn't you make another thread instead of digging this old one up?

[fltlnbassist]

Ibanez i have the 305dx never let me down and its is great never trade it for somehting else.

if not Ibanez , then like everybody else spector

but if you have alot of money Stingray 5 !



well maybe a sadosky but thats nearly impossible for me.

[edgebass5]

Will the Luthite make my bass' tone synthesizeresque?

NO no no, its a synthetic material, not a synthesizer material. The Curbow sounds like a traditional bass it just has some modern building components.

[mathiticus]

why didn't you make another thread instead of digging this old one up?

i just registered and it wouldnt let me

[jamesr]

fender make a 5 string, i reckon that would be fair sweet, i had to settle for a REAL cheap one with crappy sounding humbuckers and a weak neck (its bowed toward the B) anyway, i think if you want to play a 5er if you play slap it might take awhile to get adjusted, but if you can get a descent sounding one it will advance your playing a fair bit
Fender 5 strings are terrible. The squires and mexs have uncomfortable necks, and the b's sound bad. The American ones aren't terrible, the b's sound better since they are string through, but the necks are still uncomfortable. The American 5 strings play the same as basses that are half the price.

My opinion

4 string - fender,musicman,g&l
5 string - warwick, yamaha, ibanez, spector
6 string - yamaha, warwick
7 string - conklin

Just from what I have played at local shops, and guitar center over the years

[blue_collar_tweaker]

After 6 months of playing a 4 string, i bought a 5 string but quickly found that i needed to upgrade to a 6

[Radiobass81]

Wal

Good luck saving up :thumb:

[coddingtown]

Warwick Streamer stage II :P

I have a Spector Euro LX 4 string, and their 5 strings are awesome.

Im starting to want a warwick dolphin...

[LedZeppFan83]

Why would you settle for a five-string when you can get a string-string bass guitar, like the bassist for "Los Lonley Boys."

[coddingtown]

Why would you settle for a five-string when you can get a string-string bass guitar, like the bassist for "Los Lonley Boys."
Because some people prefer 5 strings.

I own a 6er, but I dont play it often anymore.

Going by your logic, your next bass will be a 14 string? Why settle for 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13?

[Radiobass81]

Because some people prefer 5 strings.

I own a 6er, but I dont play it often anymore.

Going by your logic, your next bass will be a 14 string? Why settle for 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13?

Nah, the guy from Los Loney Boys doesn't have one.

[Mr. Grill]

Nah, the guy from Los Loney Boys doesn't have one.
Yeah, he plays a six-string in the video for "Heaven". (I think thats what its called).

[ebe9]

Cort Artisan A5

(the Cort whore strikes again)

[LewsTherin]

Yeah, he plays a six-string in the video for "Heaven". (I think thats what its called).

this thread is over a year old.

[the101er]

Save for a Warwick $$ 5er, bloody amazing and pretty too

[Machines]

I think by now the thread starter could have saved for a private yacht.

Let this thread die.

[faelun]

Ibanez makes some uber awesome 5 strings i own one mself

[LewsTherin]

Ibanez makes some uber awesome 5 strings i own one mself

are you dumb?



this thread has a start date of 2004, a fact which i pointed out a few posts ago.




Machines, he probably has a Leer Jet by now too.