Help me decide an inexpensive 5-String bass for experimenting with EADGC tuning

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BTB33

The BTB33 is a five string BTB series solid body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 2015. It is made in Indonesia as part of the Ibanez Bass Workshop line. The BTB33 is the first shorter scale addition to the Ibanez Bass Workshop range of instruments that have been designed to bring...
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The BTB845v is a similar bass to the BTB33 but with BH2 PUs and a popular burl top. Excellent bass; I have the 846v which I might convert to E to E tuning.
 
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overall it is a good recommendation but I live in Argentina. This blocks 90% of the recommendations here. The BTB333 was never sold here.
This is way this is my potential list that I was looking feedback on, as these are on my budget and available here in my city.

1) Ibanez SR1205.
2) Ibanez SR505.
3) Spector Legend Classic 5.
4) Spector NS-2000/5.
5) Schecter Stiletto 5 / Warwick Rockbass Streamer 5
 
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I've been mainly playing E-C for past 15 years on a variety of basses. Both regular and short scale. As you also play guitar check out these two ibanez short scales.

The TMB35 is ridiculous value for money. A bit heavy and slight bit of next dive but bargains can be found. bit wider string spacing if you prefer that. Also a good platform to mod which I've done new Aguilar pickups, lightweight tuners (no neck dive now), recessed straplocks and ramp.

As mentioned above the Ibanez EHB1005SMS is a great shout. I tunes this e-c the day I got it. Plays wonderfully fast. Narrower string spacing and comes with ramp. I've also had the 1006MS and 1005MS (also strung e-c but preferred the shorter scale for this purpose). Great range of basses. Playing around on the 1005SMS
 
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Hard to beat Spector for a 5-string IMO. I’ve got mine set up for high-C tuning (EADGC) using a set of LaBella Copper White Nylons. And it’s amazing how much I can now play far more easily with that bass.
 
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Thanks for all the replies.
I travelled to another city, looked at the local ads and I found a Ibanez SR505 for about 300USD. Beat up and with two knobs missing but everything was fully functional, including pickup and preamp. Sound was preeeetty good out of the box as well.
Went finally with that one as the price was waaaay too good to pass on.
I will strung it to EADGC and let's see how it goes!
 
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Saturday said:
Thanks for all the replies.
I travelled to another city, looked at the local ads and I found a Ibanez SR505 for about 300USD. Beat up and with two knobs missing but everything was fully functional, including pickup and preamp. Sound was preeeetty good out of the box as well.
Went finally with that one as the price was waaaay too good to pass on.
I will strung it to EADGC and let's see how it goes!
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My buy system is a little different...hit up Reverb and look up Bass 5-string options then do the same with Guitar Center and Craigslist. Most allow price choice and brand. Find a deal and go get it!

Also check the pawn stores anywhere you go...
I just found a Peavey Milestone 5-string last week in Pensacola, FL for $100!!
Bonus, someone swapped out the bargain OEM pups with Quarter Pounder pups!!
It's the perfect platform to test a few mods before moving them to more expensive 5'string basses!!
Most pawn shops will allow good haggling on Peavey, many folks overlook them since they usually only know Fender/Gibson...but the quality is usually awesome and the sound POWERFUL out of them! So they'll sit a bit, and that makes them easier to acquire at lower prices!!
 
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Dadman2023 said:
My buy system is a little different...hit up Reverb and look up Bass 5-string options then do the same with Guitar Center and Craigslist. Most allow price choice and brand. Find a deal and go get it!

Also check the pawn stores anywhere you go...
I just found a Peavey Milestone 5-string last week in Pensacola, FL for $100!!
Bonus, someone swapped out the bargain OEM pups with Quarter Pounder pups!!
It's the perfect platform to test a few mods before moving them to more expensive 5'string basses!!
Most pawn shops will allow good haggling on Peavey, many folks overlook them since they usually only know Fender/Gibson...but the quality is usually awesome and the sound POWERFUL out of them! So they'll sit a bit, and that makes them easier to acquire at lower prices!!
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Yeah, the thing is I'm in Argentina. No Reverb / Guitar Center / Craigslist here. So, you have Mercadolibre (ebay competitor here) or Facebook Marketplace regarding online stuff. I usually search those first.
 
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