Question Current best 5 string EB bass?!

[Movielife]

Ok...Im a massive EB fan...

I tried a 5 string Stingray, and I loved it.

I already have two Stingray 4's though!

Should I go for a Stingray 5, or something different?

I'd like a really easy neck to play...and I think H + S pickups. If I have H+H ill probably struggle to slap. Which current EB has the easiest 5 string neck?

Im thinking some type on sunburst....hopefully

Any ideas?

 

[Mogee]

Just remember the 4 String and 5 String Stingrays are two completely different basses. I say go with a Bongo 5.

 

[markbass99]

BONGO 5 !!!!!! One of the best on the planet. A warning is needed though- this time last year I only had one, they will multiply like rabbits if you leave them alone in the dark .

 

[adouglas]

You already know how I'm going to answer this.

It's all part of the evil world domination plan.

'scuse me, I need to go tend to the Mind Control Ray generator in the basement. Be right back.

 

[rizzo9247]

Do it.

 

[bovinehost]

Surely you know my answer by now.

 

[MrMusashi]

you could also take a look at the sterling5 which according to the man himself sells more than the sr5 these days

MrM

 

[ivbenaplayin]

There are no "bests" only "favorites"... but if that seafoam green Bongo 5 ever comes around, I will have a best and a favorite!

 

[oli@bass]

This year: Try a 25th!

 

[Bass Control]

This year: Try a 25th!

+1

I played one last week at my local Guitar Center (5HH model). Certainly wish I had the money to get it, but I've got something else coming it's way in the future that I've already put money down on. But I'll be damned if the 25th wasn't one of the best basses I have played in years! Tone and options for years!

 

[five7]

Big Al is going to be a 5 string one of these days.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

This is helping you right?

 

[MrMusashi]

to make things even worse:

the 20th anniversary sr5 is the best of many worlds!
sr4 body style, mahogany tone block, a flame/quilt top that is awesome. it has a b string that kills and you can get it in a dual humbucker version which is absolutely perfect if you need lots of different sounds!

MrM

 

[syciprider]

EBMM did such a good job of making each 5 string model distinct from the next one that the question cannot be answered. However, "The Best 5 String For You" maybe workable.

5 string with the classic EB vibe? SR5 H, HS, HH

Slightly less bark but more booty? Sterling 5 H, HS, HH

Incredibly wide spectrum of tones while still close to the EB vibe? Bongo 5 HS or HH

Infinite tonal possibilities and cutting edge techonology? 25th 5 HSS or HH

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

The best? This one!



I do love the 25ths, tho... even more than the Bongo 5!

 

[bovinehost]

The best? This one!



I do love the 25ths, tho... even more than the Bongo 5!

You know, Pete may have a point.

 

[jlepre]

I own the BEST fiver ever made!

I personally loved my Sterling 5, and only sold her out of necessity. Best best is to try as many before you buy, and find what is BEST to you.

 

[drTStingray]

EBMM did such a good job of making each 5 string model distinct from the next one that the question cannot be answered. However, "The Best 5 String For You" maybe workable.

5 string with the classic EB vibe? SR5 H, HS, HH

Slightly less bark but more booty? Sterling 5 H, HS, HH

Incredibly wide spectrum of tones while still close to the EB vibe? Bongo 5 HS or HH

Infinite tonal possibilities and cutting edge techonology? 25th 5 HSS or HH

+1 - this is a very balanced reply

but my bog standard 5H natural is seriously a kick ass 5 string - I recently put a set of a certain make of strings on it of a signature artist - none of whom I will name here but the bass licks ass more than ever - talk about a slap machine this is something else - and the low B is as focussed and thunderous as ever.

Mr Du Baldo's single H 5 may be the best (or at least one of ten of the best EBMM 5 ers - haven't seen one of these mentioned for ages)! But there aren't any for sale are there??

 

[bovinehost]

I imagine Pete would sell you that very one!

 

[steve f]

I own the BEST fiver ever made!

Best best is to try as many before you buy, and find what is BEST to you.

+1 !