Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

[P.A.Foholic]

And before anyone shouts ''PEAVEY GRIND!!!11!!11!'', I know it might be my best bet

But any others out there, not too expensive? I could always save for a used Sandberg but... oh well :laugh2:

We don't have much used basses here in Finland so used ones can be a bit hard to find. Budget is somewhere around 500€.

 

[trevorus]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Ibanez BTB basses are nice. Also, Spector Euro basses are amazing, though they might be harder to find.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Is there really anything wrong with an Ibanez SDR?

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Ibanez BTB basses are nice. Also, Spector Euro basses are amazing, though they might be harder to find.

BTB is also something I'm considering, good one.

Ace: SR series seem to be 34'' scale length. Otherwise they would be great. Nice looks and all that...

 

[trevorus]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

If you have a little more leeway in your budget, a used Peavey Cirrus is amazing.

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Feast your eyes on the Peavey Grind Bass 5 BXP NTB:

They can be had for about $200 used. Best bang for buck bass I've ever owned/played.

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

They can be had for about $200 used. Best bang for buck bass I've ever owned/played.

Haha, dude, read the op But yeah, those are really good. Just thinking what other options I'd have. Sexy bottom pic, btw!

Didn't remember Cirrus at all. Have to check it out.

E: Damn, the Cirrus is nice looking. I'm seriously considering it now.

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

I did, I'm just saying these are far better than the new cheaper bolt on ones.

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

I did, I'm just saying these are far better than the new cheaper bolt on ones.

Yeah, true dat :fing2: Well, I think I could settle with a used Grind or Cirrus.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Warwick Streamer Stage 1 Broadneck.

 

[trevorus]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Warwick Streamer Stage 1 Broadneck.

Can that be had for 500 Euro?

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Can that be had for 500 Euro?

No but my Streamer Pro M cost me less than that - even after buying some new hardware. (e. g. Bridge saddles, conventional nut.) Unfortunately, being a 34" scale four stringer, it does not count here.

 

[trevorus]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

No but my Streamer Pro M cost me less than that - even after buying some new hardware. (e. g. Bridge saddles, conventional nut.) Unfortunately, being a 34" scale four stringer, it does not count here.

I was going to say, if one could be found, I'd almost have to make one part of my stable...

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

I found out that MTD Kingston 5s are 35''. Those look seriously good.

 

[tonello]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

I'm not aware of many basses with a 35" scale. I play Jazz Basses and StingRays, and they're all 34". Good Luck, and just because you said not to:

"Peavey Grind!!!11!!11!".

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

I'm not aware of many basses with a 35" scale. I play Jazz Basses and StingRays, and they're all 34". Good Luck, and just because you said not to:

"Peavey Grind!!!11!!11!".

:laugh2: Thanks, mate!

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Aside from 1", what's the difference?

 

[P.A.Foholic]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Well, nothing. 35'' just makes the low B stay clearer and tighter.

 

[guitarkid]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Peavey Cirrus BXP. My brother had the 5-string, and I actually JUST sold it on craigslist today for him for $300... lol

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Decent 35'' 4-5 string basses, recommendations wanted!

Well, nothing. 35'' just makes the low B stay clearer and tighter.

Makes sense. I don't keep track of bass specs, so the 1" difference doesn't register with me. I know short-scale/kiddie bass and "real" bass, that's about it.

Come to think of it, I don't even know what scale my Jackson basses are. Hmmm, something to do when I get home