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Don’t rule out the Warwick. They are not for everyone, but if you like "the sound of wood" give it a spin. Mine plays and sounds like a dream. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi all, >I live in Australia and we don’t see all the good stuff in the stores >like you Americans and Europeans do. >I will be the USA soon and want to buy the best 5 string out there. >I am tossing up which ones I should be looking at, as I only have less >than 2 days in the country, so I am trying to narrow it down a little >before I arrive. >I am thinking Spector, MTD, Lakland, Sadowsky or maybe a Stingray5 or >Definitely check out the Laklands. I just went through the whole eval >process and decided on the Lakland 55-94 Deluxe, and I couldn’t be happier. >If you want a solid B string, the Lakland’s got it. >Michael >–
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who gives a sh** what brand you play.. do you like your sound? if not play basses, regardless of anybodys opinion and price, then… get the one thats right for you… high end, to me, means alembic, or have one custom built.. just dont let anyone make up your mind for you.. Im currently playing modulus, pedulla, warwick, eden, bag end… as if it matters
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>Hi all, >I live in Australia and we don’t see all the good stuff in the stores >like you Americans and Europeans do. >I will be the USA soon and want to buy the best 5 string out there. >I am tossing up which ones I should be looking at, as I only have less >than 2 days in the country, so I am trying to narrow it down a little >before I arrive. >I am thinking Spector, MTD, Lakland, Sadowsky or maybe a Stingray5 or
Definitely check out the Laklands. I just went through the whole eval process and decided on the Lakland 55-94 Deluxe, and I couldn’t be happier. If you want a solid B string, the Lakland’s got it. Michael —
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Thanks for the reply. I just don’t like that midrange ‘honk’ that they have. They don’t have that big bottom either. I didn’t mind the streamer which basslines pickups though. Cheers Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Don’t rule out the Warwick. They are not for everyone, but if you like "the > sound of wood" give it a spin. Mine plays and sounds like a dream. >>Hi all, >>I live in Australia and we don’t see all the good stuff in the stores >>like you Americans and Europeans do. >>I will be the USA soon and want to buy the best 5 string out there. >>I am tossing up which ones I should be looking at, as I only have less >>than 2 days in the country, so I am trying to narrow it down a little >>before I arrive. >>I am thinking Spector, MTD, Lakland, Sadowsky or maybe a Stingray5 or >Definitely check out the Laklands. I just went through the whole eval >process and decided on the Lakland 55-94 Deluxe, and I couldn’t be happier. >If you want a solid B string, the Lakland’s got it. >Michael >–
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try a Zon out. About $1900. can get em at www.guitarcenter.com Best damned bass I have ever played. I have 2 of em. Graphite neck, average width, custom bartolini pickups, quality, quality, quality, sound sound sound. www.zonguitars.com pd – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > who gives a sh** what brand you play.. do you like your sound? if not play basses, regardless > of anybodys opinion and price, then… get the one thats right for you… > high end, to me, means alembic, or have one custom built.. > just dont let anyone make up your mind for you.. > Im currently playing modulus, pedulla, warwick, eden, bag end… > as if it matters
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If you end up in New York city I strongly suggest you go check out a Sadowsky. IMO the best sounding Jazz type bass made.
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Get real… If you want to lay out $2K or more on a new bass, you should try EVERYTHING in that price range. At that point making ANY compromise is kinda silly. It’s a lot easier to put up with something suboptimal when you only paid $500 for it!!! Yeah, that may be tough in some parts of the world, but in the US a trip to NYC or LA or anywhere you can locate dealers who have all the big boys on the wall may be worth the expense just to make sure you get the RIGHT bass. I once spent a day in a local store trying every 5 string they had that sold over $1000 and it was an interesting learning experience to A/B various Alembic, Pedulla, Zon, Tobias, etc. Oh yeah, I didn’t buy ANY of them as none of them really seemed "perfect". Still looking <grin> Brian —Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.—
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>I play in a pretty popular Death Metal band in Australia. I play with 2 >I need balls and punch. >Rob
Stingray 5 = balls and punch. I thought for sure everyone would be rooting for the ray.. Stingrays are so great because you can turn off the treble and use them in an acoustic band (like me), or you can turn up the highs and lows and funk it out, or you can boost your mids and play with a pick… blam.. insta rock or deathmetal.. Stingrays have a booming sound with plenty of edge.. they’ll make old strings sound bright. The Stingray is not only a wonderful bass, but it might very well be the most qualified for your purpose. Laklands are based on the Stingrays.. Probably a little more refined (i’ve never tried one though).. but who needs refined when you’re playing death metal? You need some raw edge to cut through the mix. Surely you’ve checked out the five string review? Maybe this’ll save you some time: http://www.bassplayer.com/vault/5string.htm That has most of the basses you named with the LOW down. –Jordan Marr Eli’s Porch Winston-Salem, NC
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I recommend setting your budget limit, then trying everything at that limit. I use a Pedulla MVP5 fretless and a Modulus Quantum 5 fretted, and I love the tone of each. Both are comfortable to play for hours of practice. Greg
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Dear Jordan, Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your comments on the Stingray. I serious thought about going back to one but apart from the fact that they are god damn ugly, the neck moves to much. I used to play one years ago but I found it a bit boomy as I play with my fingers and NOT with a pick. I am almost 30 years old and have been doing this for quite a while so I guess I do want to refine my sound as best as I can. Thanks for your advise. Please send me any other suggestions as well Kind Regards Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I play in a pretty popular Death Metal band in Australia. I play with 2 >I need balls and punch. >Rob > Stingray 5 = balls and punch. I thought for sure everyone would be rooting > for the ray.. Stingrays are so great because you can turn off the treble > and use them in an acoustic band (like me), or you can turn up the highs and > lows and funk it out, or you can boost your mids and play with a pick… > blam.. insta rock or deathmetal.. Stingrays have a booming sound with > plenty of edge.. they’ll make old strings sound bright. The Stingray is not > only a wonderful bass, but it might very well be the most qualified for your > purpose. Laklands are based on the Stingrays.. Probably a little more > refined (i’ve never tried one though).. but who needs refined when you’re > playing death metal? You need some raw edge to cut through the mix. Surely > you’ve checked out the five string review? Maybe this’ll save you some > time: > http://www.bassplayer.com/vault/5string.htm > That has most of the basses you named with the LOW down. > –Jordan Marr > Eli’s Porch > Winston-Salem, NC
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At this stage, budget is not a problem. Thanks for your advice. Best regards Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I recommend setting your budget limit, then trying everything at that > limit. I use a Pedulla MVP5 fretless and a Modulus Quantum 5 fretted, > and I love the tone of each. Both are comfortable to play for hours of > practice. > Greg
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: try a Zon out. About $1900. can get em at www.guitarcenter.com : Best damned bass I have ever played. I have 2 of em. Graphite neck, average : width, custom bartolini pickups, quality, quality, quality, sound sound sound. : www.zonguitars.com
^^^^^^^ :> bag end… as if it matters You want balls and punch, I very strongly recommend you check out *anything* with a graphite neck! Zon, Moudulus, maybe even (gasp!) Peavey. I’ve got a Modulus (with Bartolinis) and it’s right up your alley. You mentioned Ken Smith. I’ve got one and they play like a dream, but I don’t think the big fat sound is what you are looking for. But the real choice has to do with YOUR taste not mine. Just a few hints… — Benjamin Jacoby | "Some rob you with a six-gun and some with (SPAM GUARD! Delete the no spam letters in name to email.)
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Isuggest you get a Sadowsky Bass. You don’t have to live in New York to get one . You should visit his web site and get an idea as to where you need to go to try one. It have a very strong personality to it. Keep in mind also there are not many used one’s on the market so they are not being let out of the hands of the buyer. But alway consider that when you want to buy a bass. Because the re sell… if that ever happens which it seldom does.. will be easy. www.sadowsky.com is the site name.
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Wow, I bit of energy here. Good to see passion. You seem to take one thing for granted. I don’t live in the USA where you can walk into a few stores and play every brand available. In Australia we get the crap that doesn’t sell anywhere else! Hi end here is considered a Stingray. Of course I’m not happy with my sound, why do you think I made this post?? Go figure Got any advice? If not, DON’T WASTE MY TIME. Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > who gives a sh** what brand you play.. do you like your sound? if not play basses, regardless > of anybodys opinion and price, then… get the one thats right for you… > high end, to me, means alembic, or have one custom built.. > just dont let anyone make up your mind for you.. > Im currently playing modulus, pedulla, warwick, eden, bag end… > as if it matters
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Rob-please do yourself a favor and check out the Yamaha BBN5. It has all the features and quality of a high end bass and is very affordable. I own one and use it for metal,rock jazz,country,fusion and everything else I need it for. The only thing is the pickups are passive, but death metal doesn’t call for active pickups anyway. Please check this bass out,it is the best. Rob.
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Tim, Maybe we should try a different tack on this thread. I think we are all in agreement that your purchase will be based on personal preference. What feel and sounds "right" to you. And you will need to play as many high-end basses as possible in the short time you are in the states. So which cities are you planning to visit? I am sure that you could get some suggestions on stores in those cities that carry a range of quality high-end basses for you to compare. My suggestions, don’t forget to try out Zon or the new Stewart Specter basses (Armadillo Enterprises or something?). Good luck and happy hunting. God, I wish price wasn’t an issue in my next bass purchase. Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Dear Jordan, > Thanks for the reply. > I appreciate your comments on the Stingray. I serious thought about going back > to one but apart from the fact that they are god damn ugly, the neck moves to > much. > I used to play one years ago but I found it a bit boomy as I play with my > fingers and NOT with a pick. > I am almost 30 years old and have been doing this for quite a while so I guess I > do want to refine my sound as best as I can. > Thanks for your advise. Please send me any other suggestions as well > Kind Regards > Tim > >I play in a pretty popular Death Metal band in Australia. I play with 2 > >I need balls and punch. > >Rob > Stingray 5 = balls and punch. I thought for sure everyone would be rooting > for the ray.. Stingrays are so great because you can turn off the treble > and use them in an acoustic band (like me), or you can turn up the highs and > lows and funk it out, or you can boost your mids and play with a pick… > blam.. insta rock or deathmetal.. Stingrays have a booming sound with > plenty of edge.. they’ll make old strings sound bright. The Stingray is not > only a wonderful bass, but it might very well be the most qualified for your > purpose. Laklands are based on the Stingrays.. Probably a little more > refined (i’ve never tried one though).. but who needs refined when you’re > playing death metal? You need some raw edge to cut through the mix. Surely > you’ve checked out the five string review? Maybe this’ll save you some > time: > http://www.bassplayer.com/vault/5string.htm > That has most of the basses you named with the LOW down. > –Jordan Marr > Eli’s Porch > Winston-Salem, NC
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I’m surprised no one’s mentioned Carvin! My 5 string Brunel is very nice for the price-$ 900 out the door plus $300 for active Basslines w/ preamp. The string spacing was too wide for me & I dont slap much; but after taking a wrench & soldering iron to it I can dial in sounds from standard J bass to the clanging King’s X sound.I’m very happy with it.
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> I’m surprised no one’s mentioned Carvin! My 5 string Brunel is very > nice for the price-$ 900 out the door plus $300 for active Basslines > w/ preamp. The string spacing was too wide for me & I dont slap much; > but after taking a wrench & soldering iron to it I can dial in sounds > from standard J bass to the clanging King’s X sound.I’m very happy > with it.
If that is the case, why not Peavey’s Cirrus-5, that for 1600 $ (list) blows or compares to 3000 $ boutique axes! Alvaro
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the PV’s are nice, but- compliments on my tung oiled mahogany BB75 than any bass i’ve ever played. even my BQ4 has to wait it’s turn now. you can get it with the slimmer profile neck if the asymmetrical config bothers you. me likey, tho. it’s my main studio workhorse, at least until i get a walnut one. check one out. it’ll make you plotz