Which bass

[donovan.x]

I am getting a new bass (when I get my pedals) and again my inability to make a decision is driving me mad so I would really appreciate some input.
The options (all Ibanez)

SR505 http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_uk.html

K5 http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_uk.html

BTB775PB http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_uk.html

Again, any help would be wonderful.

[Ratrod]

Some day you will regret you didn't get a Jazz Bass.

[Twaddlefish]

I dont like Ibanez basses much, but you really need to go into a shop and play all three to see which you prefer.

[FernandoDuarte]

By look I would get the BTB... But not sure if that is the better way to go...

The SR505 seems to have nice spec too

[donovan.x]

Trouble is I have been offered a (used) Stingray for a fantastic price but I really want a five string, or do I?

[viking]

Trouble is I have been offered a (used) Stingray for a fantastic price but I really want a five string, or do I?

I don't know your music style but the Stingray is a GREAT bass!(If you don't want it...PM me the price? 8))

[dheim]

i've got a cort artisan A5, and i have to say that it's a great bass! quite cheap too...

if you look for EXTREME playability you should buy a jazz, though. shorter scale makes it more guitarist friendly... :)

[donovan.x]

I went for the Musicman, I think for the price I made the right decision and it turns out that it used to belong to the bass player I was in a band with years ago.

[Fourth Feline]

I went for the Musicman, I think for the price I made the right decision and it turns out that it used to belong to the bass player I was in a band with years ago.

Great choice ;   straight for the 'up market' item - whilst you still had the chance to get one at an attractive price.

I love the simplicity of those  - and ( from what I last remember ) the lovely clear tone .

Nice one ...  :D

[donovan.x]

^ And that is always my (financial downfall) although it was a great deal it still wasn't cheap for a 'second' instrument but once I start looking into things I always end up spending more then I intended, whoops!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[nfe]

We sold a brand new Stingray for £750 last week. Hell of a bargain for the chap that got it.

I really can't see past Precisions, myself.

[Fourth Feline]

^ And that is always my (financial downfall) although it was a great deal it still wasn't cheap for a 'second' instrument but once I start looking into things I always end up spending more then I intended, whoops!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

In a year you'll have forgotten the cost, but still be enjoying the Bass.  :)

[Philly Q]

if you look for EXTREME playability you should buy a jazz, though. shorter scale makes it more guitarist friendly... :)

Did you mean a Fender Jazz?  It has the standard 34" scale length.  :?   

It is a bit narrower at the nut than a Precision, but I'm not sure if that makes it any easier to play.

[dheim]

i thought it was scaled at 32"... my fault!

[Adam.M]

if you look for EXTREME playability you should buy a jazz, though. shorter scale makes it more guitarist friendly... :)

Did you mean a Fender Jazz?  It has the standard 34" scale length.  :?   

It is a bit narrower at the nut than a Precision, but I'm not sure if that makes it any easier to play.

It does - i vastly prefer the nut width on a jazz

Us bass players go crazy over stuff like nut width and string spacing... it's all a bit mad.