View Poll Results: Which 5 string bass would you DEFINITELY buy if it was available?

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  • Fender Jazz Bass

    2 9.52%
  • Fender Precision Bass

    1 4.76%
  • MusicMan Stingray

    5 23.81%
  • Another one not mentioned here

    4 19.05%
  • No, because I don't play bass

    4 19.05%
  • No, because I'm not interested.

    5 23.81%
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Thread: The 5 string bass question - if you WOULD buy one, which one?

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    The 5 string bass question - if you WOULD buy one, which one?

    Sundragon already posted a poll about a 5 string J bass, but admitted he isn't desperate for one, and it really wasn't an OPEN poll as yes or no for for a J bass was pretty much the only option.

    I, on the other hand, AM desperate for a 5 string Stingray, and hereby submit a more democratic, wider ranging poll.
    Last edited by Muzza; 05-03-2016 at 12:15 PM.

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    Hi Muzza, having just finished assembling my EX-5 late this afternoon not in the market for another 5 stringer however if I was it would be the Stingray as I already have a 4 string J Bass kit yet to be started. Have owned a few P Basses in the past and they are nothing special, just functional at best.

    Never had enough coin for a Stingray and if I was to build another Bass it would be on my shopping list ahead of RC4 as all the build threads on those seem to be full of dramas. Actually stashing a bit away each month to see if I can buy a 2nd hand Ric 4003 later in the year as it is just too hard to try and replicate the real deal.

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    I'll see how I go with my IB-5, but I'm leaning towards something a little different - maybe the Stingray, though, then again...

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    Well... You can take me off the 5 string kit guitar list.

    I got got me a REAL Stingray 5! Woo hooo!

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    And it's everything is hoped it would be, and more.

    According to the Ernie Ball forums, the serial number dates it to October '02. I don't think the previous owner has ever cleaned or conditioned the fretboard. I also don't think he owned a pair of pliers or wire cutters either. He wound the whole string around the pegs. (Take a look at the B string peg)
    Last edited by Muzza; 13-05-2016 at 09:11 PM.
    first build PRS-1TS in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937

    second build PRS-1Q in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956

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    Nice one Muzza. How much did that set you back and where did you find it?

    Agree about the poor string setup which tends to scream beginner owner perhaps?

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    No. I believe he's a very good musician, but ignorant regarding setup and maintenance.
    first build PRS-1TS in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937

    second build PRS-1Q in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956

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    Just plain lazy as how hard can it be to cut off the excess???

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    Pretty hard if you've only got your teeth. I guess it would be impossible for a Collingwood supporter.
    first build PRS-1TS in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937

    second build PRS-1Q in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956

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