WTB a Bass guitar

Musicman20

EricTheWeary said:

Can I ask a couple of daft questions? 

If this is about pedals for bass then are active electronics a consideration? To what extent would a pedal react differently to a bass fitted with this?

As 5 ( or more ) strings are more popular now when voicing a pedal do you need to think about how it works down to low B ? 

I agree actually, the only unfortunate thing is that a good 5 string costs a fair amount to get a decent B string.

But, those Sire basses might actually be a good idea. I'm sure they do a passive/active 5 string....

Phil_aka_Pip

As others have said, there's always basschat. You could also ask @Bridgehouse

If you ask me, the Yamaha RBX series is good. I have an RBX375. Active electronics, fretted, 5 strings. IMO 5 strings is better - than 4, by 1 - because the notes that you would have to play on string 4 frets 0-4 are easier to get on string 5 frets 5-9, these frets are closer together plus you get access to a wider range of notes without having to shift fretting hand position with 5 strings.

JezWynd

If it's for testing pedals then a 5 string active PJ style would cover all the bases (choose one that works well in passive mode).

ThorpyFX

cool, so i am now investigating a 5 string Sire Marcus Miller Bass with switchable active electronics...... seems to cover a lot of bases ( bad pun)

Bridgehouse

Although I’m a P bass man myself, given what you want it for, a 5 string active is a good call. I’ve played a few Sire basses and they have all been excellent. Good quality and good tone. One was a bit on the heavy side but I suspect that doesn’t matter for you.

Basschat is def. your friend - post a wanted ad for a 5 string active (sire or not) and you’ll get plenty of replies