5 string bass

  1. Modulus Sweetspot Turbo 5
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    For sale Modulus Sweetspot Turbo 5

    Price Drop! $3250 I’m in Cincinnati and would prefer not to ship but I suppose I could. I do have a hard shell case from Musicians Friend I could use. Shipping is at your expense. I’ve played this thunderous thing for about 12 or more years and I’m not the first owner. Has some dings and I’ve...
    $3,500.00
  2. Matt Zory

    SOLD Modulus Sweetspot Turbo 5

    Price Drop! $3250 I’m in Cincinnati and would prefer not to ship but I suppose I could. I do have a hard shell case from Musicians Friend I could use. Shipping is at your expense. I’ve played this thunderous thing for about 12 or more years and I’m not the first owner. Has some dings and I’ve...
  3. Squier Heavy Metal (HM or HMV) 5 String Bass 1990 - 1992
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    For sale Squier Heavy Metal (HM or HMV) 5 String Bass 1990 - 1992

    I was looking for a good P/J bass and found excellent write-ups on this one. It doesn't disappoint. I am not a huge fan of passive basses, so I added an excellent two-band Artec preamp with a ganged bass/treble control so I didn't have to drill more holes. It now has individual volume and...
    $349.00
  4. TriumphRider99

    SOLD Squier Heavy Metal (HM or HMV) 5 String Bass 1990 - 1992

    I was looking for a good P/J bass and found excellent write-ups on this one. It doesn't disappoint. I am not a huge fan of passive basses, so I added an excellent two-band Artec preamp with a ganged bass/treble control so I didn't have to drill more holes. It now has individual volume and...
  5. Blue Swede

    NBD - Dingwall Super P5

    Very excited to share my latest addition to my small but imho awesome collection of basses. I started off my musical journey on a P-bass, then I found Jaco... and naturally saved up some money and bought myself a Fender Jazz bass. After that things took off, I found some other music and got a...
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    Unknown Bass

    Hi. I've been offered a 5 string bass with the name of Earl or Earle. I haven't seen it yet but am awaiting pics. I can't find anything regarding a bass of that name online. Hoping someone will have some info. Cheers
  7. PcMacsterRace

    What 5 string bass do you think of first when the topic of 5 string basses come up?

    For most people, when someone asks them the first electric guitar that comes to their mind, people will probably say the Stratocaster or the Les Paul. For electric bass, it'll probably be a P bass or J bass. For 5 string electric basses specifically, what bass do you immediately think of...
  8. Fretless Lakland 5-String Bass
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    For sale Fretless Lakland 5-String Bass

    Lakland 5-String Lined Fretless J-Bass with Chi-Sonic Pickups. The instrument is in immaculate condition (including most of the original pickguard vinyl protector), but I always gravitate back to four strings, so after a year idle on my wall, it's time to share the love. The color is a...
    $1,175.00
  9. Nick von Nick

    SOLD Fretless Lakland 5-String Bass

    Lakland 5-String Lined Fretless J-Bass with Chi-Sonic Pickups. The instrument is in immaculate condition (including most of the original pickguard vinyl protector), but I always gravitate back to four strings, so after a year idle on my wall, it's time to share the love. The color is a...
  10. Dean Edge Pro 5 serial

    Dean Edge Pro 5 serial

  11. Dean Edge Pro 5

    Dean Edge Pro 5

  12. MTD 535-24 Makore / Myrtle Burl, Birds Eye Maple (Exc. Cond!!)
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    For sale MTD 535-24 Makore / Myrtle Burl, Birds Eye Maple (Exc. Cond!!)

    Back up for your consideration is an MTD 535-24. Those familiar with this brand know of the very high-end, boutique quality basses that Michael Tobias produces. This bass has a figured Makore body with a Myrtle Burl (10) top. The neck is ash with an absolute exquisitely detailed Birdseye Maple...
    $5,500.00
  13. idoker

    SOLD MTD 535-24 Makore / Myrtle Burl, Birds Eye Maple (Exc. Cond!!)

    Back up for your consideration is an MTD 535-24. Those familiar with this brand know of the very high-end, boutique quality basses that Michael Tobias produces. This bass has a figured Makore body with a Myrtle Burl (10) top. The neck is ash with an absolute exquisitely detailed Birdseye Maple...
  14. voosies

    Wanted In search of Black Cort Curbow 5 string bass

    Hello everyone, I am very new to Talkbass. I've been looking for a black Cort Curbow 5 string for years (not the 51 or 52 series, the original luthite bodied ones). I've been wanting to do a dream build, inspired by Daniel Kraus and Mark Richards of Admiral Angry. They converted black Cort...
  15. ALL ORIGINAL 2nd Gen Peavey Dyna 5
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    For sale ALL ORIGINAL 2nd Gen Peavey Dyna 5

    I think you forgot the pics
    $350.00
  16. L

    SOLD ALL ORIGINAL 2nd Gen Peavey Dyna 5

    Up for sale is an ALL ORIGINAL Peavey 2nd Gen Dyna 5 string bass. Has one tiny dent in the body (see picture 10). OHSC is included!!! This bass features: - Matching headstock - Select Poplar body -Bilaminated rock maple neck - 8 degree headstock tilt - 34" scale maple neck with Rosewood...
  17. DTaylorGuitars

    Building my first 5 String Bass

    This is the Mongo 5 PJ Bass. -Solid Swamp Ash Body -Roasted Flame Maple Neck -Ebony Fretboard with Roasted Flame Maple Binding and Inlay -Carbon Fiber Nut -Flame Maple Veneer Pickguard -Hipshot Hardware -MM Style Control Plate -Aguilar 60’s P Pickup -Aguilar Super Double Bridge Pickup -Deep...
  18. 2019 Rickenbacker 4003s 5 string bass with original HSC
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    For sale 2019 Rickenbacker 4003s 5 string bass with original HSC

    Up for sale/trade is a 2019 Rickenbacker 4003s 5 string bass with original HSC. Aside from a couple of factory finish flaws and a couple very minor scratches on the body and headstock the bass is in EXCELLENT condition. All original. Strings are new round wounds. All electronics as well as the...
    $1,650.00
  19. L

    SOLD 2019 Rickenbacker 4003s 5 string bass with original HSC

    Up for sale/trade is a 2019 Rickenbacker 4003s 5 string bass with original HSC. Aside from a couple of factory finish flaws and a couple very minor scratches on the body and headstock the bass is in EXCELLENT condition. All original. Strings are new round wounds. All electronics as well as the...
  20. Nordy Modern VJ5 partial trade for Baer ML112
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    For sale Nordy Modern VJ5 partial trade for Baer ML112

    Too many basses got to make room. Very minor player wear on this one. Recently serviced by Mo Mina. Really not happy about letting this one go but really prefer 4 string basses and cutting the 5’s down to just one 34.5" scale Alder/Rosewood Nordy Big Single Oly White with matching...
    $2,700.00
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    No longer available Nordy Modern VJ5 partial trade for Baer ML112

    Too many basses got to make room. Very minor player wear on this one. Recently serviced by Mo Mina. Really not happy about letting this one go but really prefer 4 string basses and cutting the 5’s down to just one 34.5" scale Alder/Rosewood Nordy Big Single Oly White with matching...
  22. Dingwall Super P5
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    For sale Dingwall Super P5

    8 lbs, 3 oz ash body wenge fret board controls - vol, tone fusion faded blue Jean finish $3400 US + shipping Includes Dingwall gig bag Mint condition ships from Canada
    $3,400.00
  23. rocket45

    SOLD Dingwall Super P5

    8 lbs, 3 oz ash body wenge fret board controls - vol, tone fusion faded blue Jean finish $3400 US + shipping Includes Dingwall gig bag Mint condition ships from Canada
  24. Sire M5 5 string - Mint/Brand New w/Gig Bag
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    For sale Sire M5 5 string - Mint/Brand New w/Gig Bag

    **Mint Condition ** Sire M5 5 String in Natural Finish This bass is brand new and has never been taken to a rehearsal or left my house. It’s an absolute beast of a bass. I am just not a five string guy, unfortunately. As much as I want to like five string basses, they are just not for me. It...
    $675.00
  25. markbmbass

    SOLD Sire M5 5 string - Mint/Brand New w/Gig Bag

    **Mint Condition ** Sire M5 5 String in Natural Finish This bass is brand new and has never been taken to a rehearsal or left my house. It’s an absolute beast of a bass. I am just not a five string guy, unfortunately. As much as I want to like five string basses, they are just not for me. It...
  26. B

    Is harley benton the way to go for a 5 string bass?

    I've never owned a five string before, have played a couple of Squier CV and liked them but not enough to buy them. I have now fallen in love with The Warning and would like to add a five string for heavier music. I've been looking at Ibanez/Jackson/Sire but really think that it's unlikely to be...
  27. A

    New Slap bass yt channel

    Hi guys! I’d like to share with you my new slap bass Channel. Here’s last video: Also the most popular one: I earned this month 53 followers, hope you will support me guys with subs, I plan to upload more bass stuff;) Also there will be some lessons soon :) Thanks!
  28. Custom Warmoth G5 deluxe "sweetspot" MM bass
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    For sale Custom Warmoth G5 deluxe "sweetspot" MM bass

    Hey Y'all. I have a recently "renovated" Warmoth G5 bass. I had it film dipped by a film dip company that hydro dips everything from rims to out door ATV parts, to Bows (archery), etc. Anyway, the finish was getting a bit scratched and ratty, and I didn't want to completely sand it and...
    $600.00
  29. Syco_bass

    SOLD Custom Warmoth G5 deluxe "sweetspot" MM bass

    Hey Y'all. I have a recently "renovated" Warmoth G5 bass. I had it film dipped by a film dip company that hydro dips everything from rims to out door ATV parts, to Bows (archery), etc. Anyway, the finish was getting a bit scratched and ratty, and I didn't want to completely sand it and...
  30. 1987 Barrington TMS-5 Prototype 5 String

    For sale 1987 Barrington TMS-5 Prototype 5 String

    This is a prototype of the TMS-5 built for TM Stevens by the now defunct company Barrington. They made 2---a white one and a blue one. TM took the white one, I got the Blue one. This bass is really special...u can see by the Schaller tuners and Gotoh Bridge. The rep told me back in the day...
    $2,000.00
  31. Charley Sabatino

    For Sale 1987 Barrington TMS-5 Prototype 5 String

    This is a prototype of the TMS-5 built for TM Stevens by the now defunct company Barrington. They made 2---a white one and a blue one. TM took the white one, I got the Blue one. This bass is really special...u can see by the Schaller tuners and Gotoh Bridge. The rep told me back in the day...
  32. Titanium

    What makes a J a J?

    I’m looking to add another 5 string bass, and I really like the tone of a J bass. I don’t however, like a 34” scale, especially the tension on the B string. I know I want something 35” or longer, but the tone issue is where I’m a little unsure. With so many choices out there, I’d like to be able...
  33. 5aP

    NBD - Ibanez BTB 605 MS

    After a few months of waiting, a bass guitar arrived. I have it for only a few hours, so only first impressions. It's a five string, not a four, witch I used too. Multiscaling is not that big a problem. But again, I had two: reaching for some low tones (as neck is really long) and playing some...
  34. Final Price Drop RKS 5 String Bass (rare, 1/20) + Free TKL Hard Case
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    For sale Final Price Drop RKS 5 String Bass (rare, 1/20) + Free TKL Hard Case

    1299 or best offer! You pay shipping (I will ship anywhere). This bass is an incredible handmade instrument. It plays very well and sounds great. Super fast thin neck and low action. Comes equipped with Seymour Duncan basslines MM style pickup and Hipshot Tuners. 5 piece maple neck and rosewood...
    $1,299.00
  35. tamoor69

    SOLD Final Price Drop RKS 5 String Bass (rare, 1/20) + Free TKL Hard Case

    1299 or best offer! You pay shipping (I will ship anywhere). This bass is an incredible handmade instrument. It plays very well and sounds great. Super fast thin neck and low action. Comes equipped with Seymour Duncan basslines MM style pickup and Hipshot Tuners. 5 piece maple neck and rosewood...
  36. Videojunkie

    The SCP - Single Cut P-Bass

    This started as discussions out of my Rick-man build thread, It is going to be different enough that it probably deserves it's own build thread, even though I anticipate largely building the two at the same time. I think that between my EUB that I finished last year, my Spector, and the...
  37. Warrior DM 5, chambered body w/ side LED’s
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    For sale Warrior DM 5, chambered body w/ side LED’s

    Hello TB! I’m looking to thin the herd, so up for sale is my Warrior DM 5. It has a chambered mahogany body with a sweet figured walnut top. The typical Warrior 3 piece maple and purple heart neck with an ebony board, but very atypical for Warriors, this neck has side LED’s. Love ‘em! The...
    $2,850.00
  38. Horty40

    No longer available Warrior DM 5, chambered body w/ side LED’s

    Hello TB! I’m looking to thin the herd, so up for sale is my Warrior DM 5. It has a chambered mahogany body with a sweet figured walnut top. The typical Warrior 3 piece maple and purple heart neck with an ebony board, but very atypical for Warriors, this neck has side LED’s. Love ‘em! The...
  39. fedenybass

    NBD: Seldon Ranger 532 medium scale

    I received this Seldon Ranger 532 bass 2 months ago and purposely waited as I’ve learned that I’m usually a ‘love at first sight’ guy. I wanted to get through the honeymoon-phase of playing it at home and live for a while. The builder has no idea I’m posting this, and I’m doing this simply...
  40. Videojunkie

    5 string Ricken-Musicman Bass.

    So after the resounding success of my electric upright buld, I have the itch to build another bass. Keep in mind that this is in the early planning stages, so details may (will) change. I learned how to play bass on a Music Man (HH Stingray) and it has kind of set the tone standard for me as a...