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Chopsta
04-18-2006, 09:10 PM
Exactly what the title says. Im looking for a cheap decent 5 string bass with a 35" scale. Looking to spend within $500 not to much higher. I would like the bass to have a active preamp. I play heavyish alternative music.
Thanks
thelowsoundofbass
04-18-2006, 09:27 PM
Ibanez BTB405QM.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=519445

lowsound
bleeding_fingers
04-18-2006, 09:28 PM
Peavey Grind. No active preamp though.
Chopsta
04-18-2006, 09:38 PM
Ibanez BTB405QM.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=519445

lowsound

its a nice bass.. but im in canada and they dont ship to canada..
and i think it might be discontinued so no getting it at a shop here. It'd be more expensive anyway at the shop.
What higher end bass can i look into used?
thanks
BenJammin
04-18-2006, 09:41 PM
Any shop that sells Ibanez can order you one in.
Chopsta
04-18-2006, 09:43 PM
Any shop that sells Ibanez can order you one in.

but im saying it would be more than i would like to pay. I also think they are discontinued so that could be a problem.
Any others?
thelowsoundofbass
04-18-2006, 09:56 PM
Those are discontinued, but there have been replaced with the BTB455QM (which will be about the same price). Also there is now the BTB205, which will be cheeper. If you want to look used, look for a BTB1005.

lowsound
e p
04-18-2006, 10:00 PM
washburn taurus t5
Chopsta
04-18-2006, 10:00 PM
anything other than ibanez?
i appreciate the help very much
thelowsoundofbass
04-18-2006, 10:02 PM
anything other than ibanez?
i appreciate the help very much

Can't think of any in your price range.

lowsound
RyKnOwIsGoD
04-18-2006, 10:03 PM
i have a warwick rokc bass corvette 5 im looking to get rid of if your interested. 400$
Chopsta
04-18-2006, 10:05 PM
i'll think about it and get back to you on that one.. i'd like to go try one out
PainKiller8191
04-18-2006, 10:07 PM
schecter!
Jimbobntnr
04-18-2006, 10:10 PM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=513048
Chopsta
04-19-2006, 12:35 PM
so thats pretty much all im looking at?
is there anything worth mentioning used?
rik
04-19-2006, 01:24 PM
Go Lakland, you won't regret it.
Esp Griffyn
04-19-2006, 02:51 PM
Chris K has an Ibanez BTB405QM onsale atm
Raiven
04-19-2006, 02:59 PM
Spector Rebop 5
ViolenceBass
04-19-2006, 04:47 PM
Schecter stiletto is 600 rite?
Chris K
04-19-2006, 04:48 PM
Ibanez BTB405QM.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=519445

lowsound

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ace bass.
Thonk
04-19-2006, 04:50 PM
Schecter stiletto is 600 rite?
The Elite, yes.

The deluxe is $400? The custom is around $450 I think.
ViolenceBass
04-19-2006, 04:54 PM
I got mine for $500, so if your willing to shell out another hundred or so TS, i would suggest that. Love it to death. But Schecter also has some awesome not stiletto models too.haha, good luck with your search man,
ibanez555
04-19-2006, 04:55 PM
Esp Ltd f-255
more of a metal bass with nice shape as well, but then againd depends wat u like playing
ViolenceBass
04-19-2006, 04:56 PM
Esp Ltd f-255
more of a metal bass with nice shape as well, but then againd depends wat u like playing
Next thing i was gonna suggest was an LTD, thanks for saving me the trouble haha
MyFriendOfMisery
04-19-2006, 08:47 PM
Next thing i was gonna suggest was an LTD, thanks for saving me the trouble haha
Is that a good quality bass? I was wondering about buying in the future sometime.
wicked_child
04-19-2006, 10:06 PM
why not try a traben? they say its good for a nice price.
Criss Frantic
04-19-2006, 11:17 PM
Washburn Taurus T-25, friggin awesome quality neck thru bass for the money.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Punkbass/26610685.jpg
ibanez555
04-23-2006, 04:55 PM
Is that a good quality bass? I was wondering about buying in the future sometime.

i own a b255 and i LOVE it!!
looks great, sounds great and feels great!!
not that keen on the f-shape cos 2 extreme for my liking but specs for the 2 are the same (apart from b being 34" scale)!