Recommend me an inexpensive 5 stringer

[BlueFrogs]

I been wanting to noodle around on a 5 banger and was wondering what basses are the best bang for the buck. I'm looking for something inexpensive so that way if I decide I'm not a 5 string person, I won't be out alot of money. Any suggestions?

[DrRog]

I don't subscribe to the 'best' of anything theories, but if you'd like a decent 5 stringer which won't break the bank, the Squier Protone is a good start.

However some people find it too wide in the neck - I do, as I only have 3 useable fingers on my fretting hand.

The finish is very good and the overall sound is fine in my opinion.

Cheers
Roger

[Uncle Pat]

I've also been looking at some 5 string basses to noodle around on, and maybe pursue as a giggable sideline job one of these days.
The Squier caught my eye as well. I saw one hanging in the store for $200. I'm *real close* to jumping on it, but I've only begun to start shopping around for one. This one sounded pretty good, and I think it will do all I want a bass to do.

[BlueFrogs]

Yo Uncle Pat-
I think you cut off a little too much of your avatar pic.;)

[Telebluesfan]

Not sure how you define inexpensive, but closely in the running with the Am Std J-V I bought a couple years ago was Ibanez' SR405 5-string. Great tone and it's under 500 bucks new. There are probably a ton of them out there used for half that. Try it new anywhere and then check out Ebay if you like it.

[doc540]

I've heard nothing but great things about these Brice's.

$200???!!



Rondo Music


I'm currently playing this beater for $130

[paparhino]

I have nothing but praise for the Yamaha BB series. Cheap and real good quality. The B string is pretty smooth...

I'm no 5 stringer, but I liked what I heard. The BB series has a real nice neck to them. And decent pups.