Best 5-String Bass Under £500

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👆 Lee and Nathan Gather some of the best 5 string Bass Guitars from the shop to put them through their paces and see what Bass is the best for under £500.
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Yamaha TRBX305 Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red - goo.gl/CCxLcy
Sterling by Music Man Sub Ray 5 Bass Guitar - goo.gl/r7j9iU
Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass - goo.gl/zMRTnb
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Ibanez SR505 5 String Bass - goo.gl/CicW8d
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@azarealbheri6876 11 месяцев назад

This topic needs a 2023 version...with 'both' of you testing out the entire line up of bases

@bobbyzig3879 6 дней назад

The Yamaha still wins. For the most part the line up will be the same basses.

@pgpete 4 года назад

This vid needs a 2020 update

@Atilla8huno 4 года назад

with more lights/bright background :)

@ritwikghosh8174 4 года назад

Sire enter this market and sir basses is really good but i like warwick but price really high 😪

@johnr374 4 года назад

2020 update: sbmm stingray 5 is still the best option

@rchrd3353 3 года назад

@@johnr374 i've tried the ibanez, yamaha, and stingray 5 all this year and the stringray was easily my least favorite. least comfortable and sounded worst. no contest. i think the only way it would ever be worth choosing is if you really wanted that single humbucker tone it's known for. the other 2 were a close call but i prefered the yamaha for the bigger string spacing. the jackson looks cool and i hope to try it soon.

@rasmillion 3 года назад

@@rchrd3353 I agree the sterling preamp sounds crap, just replace the preamp.... or spend a bit more on a real mm stingray

@alemalia6888 2 года назад

here it is from my thirty years of experiencing music that Ibanez stands out from the rest ,,it has a killer tone and high versatility

@Dunkelzeitgeist 6 лет назад

As a massive Yamaha fanboy this pleases me 😅

@vassyjointaccount6799 6 лет назад

The way you guys do your reviews is by far the best on line - anywhere.

@nimrod1975bce 6 лет назад

When are you going to do the Bass version of "SOUND LIKE..." ...???

@KrprnKJ 6 лет назад

nimrod1975bce oh yeah, don't even play bass but "sound like" rex brown or geddy lee would be damn interesting.

@mrpositronia 6 лет назад

Steve Harris or Geddy Lee would be lovely.

@andrewpappas9311 6 лет назад

I know they've done Royal Blood but I'd love to see one again

@mrpositronia 6 лет назад

I saw that one, but as I'm not really familiar, it was lost on me! :^S

@sajti256 6 лет назад

Nolly Getgood :D

@rickrolli7091 6 лет назад

I have the Ibanez and it's easy to play, light weight and has a lot of bang for the sound. Thanks for the video. That was cool to see the differences.

@kennethhall5982 4 года назад

The Jackson was surprisingly nice for those funky riffs. It was made for metal though so that’s really where it shines

@RowanAldridge 6 лет назад

I'm looking forward to those Sires coming in. I'm considering a V9 as my bass to bring to uni but I'll have to try it first of course.

@metemercan1147 5 лет назад

sweet Christ can we please take a moment to appreciate how hard Lee rocked that Ibanez bass like DAAAAMN. Someone please let me know if he was playing an existing tune or if he was just noodling. cheekiest quintuplet clusterfuck I've ever heard, really putting that Ibanez through its paces. great playing lads loved it

@johncrafton8319 6 лет назад

I love my SR300E, and my brother gigs with his SR505 regularly. Great basses for the money. Great basses period.

@richardhawkins2647 6 лет назад

I'd like to see this done again, taking the Yamaha 305 and comparing it to the Schecter Omen-5, the Schecter Stiletto Stealth-5, the Ibanez SR305E, the Yamaha TRBX505 and maybe a Yamaha BB 435 and maybe any others that have come along.

@gmilanovc Год назад

These two have such good chemistry together 👌👌🤘

@bobbyfields7359 6 лет назад

Great review! And I love that you rated them honestly and picked a favorite!Those Yamaha TRBX 305 and 505 are awesome! Fit, Finish and Feel are incredible especially for the money! The Squier that completely blows my mind is the Affinity 5 String! I’ve picked up and played more of them than I can count and they feel awesome! Much better than the other Squiers, I don’t know why that would be seeing how they’re half the price. The necks are consistently straight and hold up over time. It’s a great time to be a guitar player!

@KnapfordMaster98 3 года назад

I bought a Jackson concert bass (4 string version of this one, basically) because of this video and I love it. Absolutely adore the feel, plays like a dream.

@shuruff904 2 года назад

I've never ever liked Jackson basses. Too flat, heavy, and just awkward. I'll stick with my Sr400 or Stingray 24...

@Morphoidism 2 года назад

@@shuruff904 I think it just depends on the genre. Jackson is near perfect for things like rock and metal, but I'm not sure if it could do things like funk or jazz.

@DirtyAncom 6 лет назад

I actually have the Yamaha Trbx and it's stellar! Been having it for more than two years now, been using it with my band for a few months, really easy to play and to find your tone

@munguiax 6 лет назад

Yeah, I have a white one and it's a sexy beast, so many tones!

@jmwreck 6 лет назад

I have the misty green and I really like the versatility of the bass

@CarlyWaarly 6 лет назад

Have the red, excellent bass!

@jatza07 4 года назад

The Greenman hmmm

@user-xw6uh3yp7g 4 года назад

The Greenman John myung uses a bloody 6 string and there’s no doubt he has more technical skill than Justin chancellor

@talhacamci5603 Год назад

Splendid review! I have owned an RBX375, the predecessor of that Yamaha, for 16 years now. The build quality and playability of that bass (despite its thick neck profile) are probably unmatched at its price range. Understandably won the battle here despite being the cheapest.

@helloitsnicko 6 лет назад

Oh lord the B string on the jazz bass being (I presume accidentally) tuned to a C made me feel a bit unwell boys. Great vid though!

@zoomosis 6 лет назад

It's odd they didn't notice that!

@noahwilson5275 5 лет назад

Hey Nick!!

@magaman49 5 лет назад

Ayy nick!

@dansmith8161 4 года назад

sup Nick!

@j-bird6563 2 года назад

I just love the feel of all my Ibanez! Super easy playability. Love there thin neck ,sound you name it.

@mikemagnum9357 4 года назад

The best sub-500 bass I've ever played and/or owned is the Cort Action series. It's offered in 4 or 5 string and the Powersound pickups (don't turn your nose up until you hear and play it) are extremely versatile and have lots of low end and mid range punch. The action is as smooth as butter and is comparable to many of the higher end basses I've played. It's not a Fedora, Tobias, or Mayones, but it'll stack up to any Fender, Ibanez, Warwick, or Schecter..and I've had them all. Best of all, you can grab them on Amazon for about $250

@arissp4950 6 лет назад

1)ibanez 2) yamaha 3) sub 4) jackson 5) squire

@lanceunderpants 4 года назад

The ibanez sounded like absolute shit.

@gutbucket260 4 года назад

@@lanceunderpants Word !

@alvinwe8396 4 года назад

@@gutbucket260 r/ChristIsWatching

@suikerpapas7830 4 года назад

I think yamaha would be my go considering its one of the cheapest as well

@pilgrim3387 4 года назад

@@suikerpapas7830 the 505 version is just under the 500quid mark giving choice between both passive and active.

@diehard82 6 лет назад

as the owner of a TRBX-305 i agree :)

@prestachuck2867 2 года назад

Lee’s soloing on the closing jam is flat out tasty. Great stuff emanating from that Yamaha!

@kingstumble 6 лет назад

String spacing is such a personal thing. My first proper bass was a 1962 Precision which had a 1 3/4"(45mm) nut and which I played exclusively for over 20 years. Eventually I tried a Jazz bass and could not get used to the much narrower neck and string spacing. I quickly reverted to the Precision!

@klaymeister 6 лет назад

I've owned the S.U.B., Squier, and Ibanez. All great.

@jameslewis2635 6 лет назад

I have an older Yamaha TRB model base which I use with a Fender Rumble 100 watt combo and I can confirm that this rig is a really good setup. But the fact that the Yamaha bass came out on top of another bass almost twice its price just shows how good the value is on these instruments. The only problem I have with my bass is that the bridge lacks enough adjustment to get all my strings intonated properly while using a light guage (bearing in mind a light guage for a 5 string bass is still fairly massive). I do notice that the bridge is one of the things that has changed between my model and this one which could well fix that issue.

@Goomies Год назад

Just ordered that TRBX305 in Mist Green. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

@nicacrush 11 месяцев назад

How do you like it? I just ordered one myself.

@robertobrien2903 6 лет назад

I used to own an Ibanez SR505 (older model that didn't have the switch) and thought it was great.

@NedwardJamesAlmost 4 года назад

just found yalls content yesterday and loving so many episodes. Very genuine discussions about gear. And love your resident Bass expert, he is funny and a great player.

@joshstarkey8883 6 лет назад

My favorite sounds were from the Jackson and the Ibanez.

@mwarduwo6581 3 года назад

great vid do it again for this year!

@TheGoldenTuba 6 лет назад

9:40 - HOLY CRAP!! NICE!!! \m/

@KeeperOfPoops 6 лет назад

i love the Musicman Stingray, it's my favorite bass of all time the slap sound is amazing and it just screams awesome, my 5 string i have is an Ibanez SR305 it's battery powered so it's an active bass which is a bit iffy but i might get a Stingray 4 string at some point cos their slap sound is unmistakable and it's so killer

@beornthebear.8220 2 года назад

I love that bottom end. it took a little getting used to the fact the closest string to my hand was a B instead of an E, but now I don't want to go back. Also, with a 5 string you can hit the 5th fret of the 5th string and the open 4th string, and rattle the place. I also love active electronics.

@Eliseo_M_P 2 года назад

Never thought about that double E trick! Will definitely try that out once I get a 5-string.

@Tomball-oi8no 4 года назад

I have the squire second hand for only £150 and it’s an amazing bass and definitely would recommend

@mrpositronia 6 лет назад

I bought the Spector Legend 5 string standard in the store back in July for around £400 ish. Apart from the electronics being a bit wonky, it's a lovely bass.

@drphalanges1520 6 лет назад

What's funny about this is I was down to the Ray and the Yamaha when I was shopping for my bass. I picked the Ray and I just love it to bits. I made the right choice for me, and I think I'll pick up the Yamaha next.

@andresbarva9315 3 года назад

The Ray is Amazing for me

@looniethemoonie5353 6 лет назад

My first bass was a early 90s Jackson concert v. Paid $330 for it and I still have it... although it’s just a body and a neck waiting to be refurbished.

@GB-db3wy 3 года назад

I have the 305 5 string and I am running it with Yorkville bassmaster xs400 amp head and my god it is crushing.

@ElSolitarioPerpetuo 4 года назад

I need that Yamaha 😍

@2Timone7 4 года назад

Right there with you, bruh. $400 US on Musician's Friend.

@ivanecheagaray8744 6 лет назад

I’m still waiting for the review of the squier vintage modified jazz bass!

@alvinwe8396 4 года назад

@Logan Searle poopy doopy

@candelariocardenas8783 5 лет назад

That Yamaha! Dang

@marike1100 6 лет назад

The new Yamaha BB435. That bass is perfection, P/J Alnico single coil pups, strung through body, 6 bolt miter neck joint, et al. $549 in the states, but there is a BB235 that is more basic.

@luciosalustiano5837 2 месяца назад

Maaaan, the Yamaha and the SUB series just KILLED! Pretty versatile, amazing tone, not expensive and beautiful looking! I tested the TRBX in a store and I just fall in love. Light, comfortable, big and full tone, just amazing! For me: 1:Yamaha TRBX 305 2:Sterling SUB series 3:Squier Jazz Bass (.. small hiatus ..) 4:Ibanez SR305E (.. another hiatus, but longer ..) 5:Jackson Omen5

@SoundsofDecay 6 лет назад

I like the Yamaha most out of those. The 5-way switch is actually a mid freq. shift. I used to swear by Soundgears (and owned an SR505 for a long time) but I've gone off them a little over the years...they are usually consistently the best bang for your buck (playability/versatility/lookswise) in most price brackets to be fair. The Jazz sounded like a Jazz, great but you might as well get a MIM Fender or a Sire. Quite liked the other 2 but never played them myself.

@joshuadaniel9379 4 года назад

That Yamaha is beautiful! 😍

@user-ml3sz3mm5y 6 лет назад

Would be great to hear them in the mix, too.

@mjkiii9603 3 года назад

Man it may just be me... but that Yamaha sounds amazing!

@scarey2me 3 года назад

That Ibanez is a beast for the money. Very nice.

@lewispender 3 года назад

Cort are amazing too

@brucepiland 4 года назад

If I’m ever across the pond, I’m going to Andertons.

@timothymckane6362 6 лет назад

I got the Jackson JS3V Concert 5 String Bass, and it plays well. Minor gripe is that the nut is not trimmed well; it's basically sharp at the edges. It's way under 500 British Pounds for the price.

@Vuryom 4 года назад

Know amy better for the same price?

@Vuryom 4 года назад

Any**

@el_principe3611 6 лет назад

Oh don't mind me, just a bassist passing through, I'll be on my way... OH WAIT I THINK I'LL STAY THIS TIME. I've got an Ibanez GSR105EX for $199 US and I love it!

@blackie75 10 месяцев назад

Tonally and looks wise, I preferred the Musicman/Sterling Ray5 over the others, but I've heard others mention that the string spacing is a little on the crowded side.

@droogii1142 6 лет назад

I have to check that Yamaha out in the 4 string version. These two do some great videos as well.

@rickrolli7091 4 года назад

I'd come visit your store if I lived in the UK. It'd be a "Hoot" to meet you guys.

@JordanRiehm 5 лет назад

would love for ya'll to do a version of this but 500-1000 5 string shootout

@brucepiland 6 лет назад

I’m across the pond, but would love to visit your shop!

@vinayakchadha5548 6 лет назад

Do the yamaha trbx series please Been waiting for ages

@robertcuff5704 6 лет назад

They are talking about buying a 5 to quickly play in Eb??? More like you buy a 5 String to play some Drop A DJONT

@samiam5557 6 лет назад

you don't know what your talkin' about Sir

@domagojoinky8262 6 лет назад

Eb is one of those dreaded keys on 4 string bass. But it can be done. Eb on 6th fret of A string sounds good . If tuned down a half step, than the key of Eb will sound even better on 4 string because we now have low Eb. On five string the keys with 3+ flats are easier to play, and low B string gives people an option to go lower.

@rotom223 6 лет назад

I'm a jazz studies student and I personally tune all the basses I own to Eb simply cause it has a lot more versatility in terms of playing with horns. Playing standard messes me up now haha.

@joshstarkey8883 6 лет назад

rotom223 If you had a 5 string with an additional B flat (or tuned BEAD minus a half step) you'd be kinda like a weird "string tuba"

@DJProfessorL 6 лет назад

DJ0NT

@zramirez5471 6 лет назад

I'd kill to see a Bass version of the blindfold least vs dearest series from Chappers and the Captain! Also the Sounds Like

@johnniecameron8829 6 лет назад

Jackson ,definitely a rock sound ,cool

@Noodlebowlconchile 5 лет назад

PS: I otherwise love my MLB1-5. Good ideas and execution, nice room for upgrades

@andy_stinson 6 лет назад

The Ibanez and the Squier were my favorites. Everything else the B string sounded too muddy and dead

@Bruh-jt4gv 3 года назад

That closing riff sounds like Zappa... "I am the Slime", from overnite sensations album around 1973.

@tosinmcboy Год назад

I love Best 5 Strings ❤💗❤️🤘

@krispykrunkdonut 2 года назад

Anybody know what the white bass is that's hanging on the wall that they say is out of the price range for the video?

@VXTfour 6 лет назад

Whenever I watch "All about the Bass" all I can hear is Toejam and Earl.

@threndor9017 4 года назад

Could you give a thought on Yamaha TRBX 505? I can't decide 305 or 505?

@ryoaev 6 лет назад

I have a 5 string (Ibanez SR405EQM in Surreal Blue Burst) and a 4 string (Staggering BC300 in Red) and I mainly play the 5 and when I play the 4 string it's really weird because there's one string missing and also the string spacing on the 4 is bigger - the strings are further apart for the same sizes neck.

@marc_leblanc 4 года назад

I've loved every video I've heard of the TRBX series so far. I'm a bit concerned though as a lot of user reviews are saying there's too much low end on lower notes and distorting.

@jmwreck 4 года назад

yeah I have the TRBX305 and it's too hot, just play with the volume knob and the tone controls

@DamamakeBeats-RnB 3 года назад

The Sterling by Music Man Sub Ray 5 Bass Guitar def sounded the bestttt

@AlistairMaxwell77 5 лет назад

if your 505 finish is worn , sand down and apply an wood varnish/stain and thin clear lacquer . if its still intact you can protect with wax or do a clear lacquer over it as is.

@johnniecameron8829 6 лет назад

Yamaha sounds cool

@williamrichmond814 2 года назад

If there was a version of the Yamaha bass with: 1) Passive pickups 2) Volume and tone knobs for each pickup 3) Pickup selector switch I'd buy it in a heartbeat

@xanderdaniels8284 2 года назад

It’s not humbuckers, but check out the BB series of basses, they’re fantastic fender killer basses. They range from ~$200 to the thousands depending on the model but they’re all excellent.

@dedj74 2 года назад

Très bon comparatif ! pour moi c'est trbx, 505, mm, Jackson , jb

@wasabijoe323 Год назад

i always love when they diddle each other's dials. by love, i mean creeped out by how vaguely lewd it looks. those devious dial diddlers

@Mr.Goldbar 6 лет назад

I have the Sterling, but i consider getting another affordable 5 string with soapbars I think about the Jackson, but i don't think i can ever find one in my country

@sanfordyeti 6 лет назад

Bar Goldstein Get it internationally shipped and then have it re-set up by a local luthier

@Mr.Goldbar 6 лет назад

Manuel Eduardo i don't really like to take risks while purchasing guitars though

@Bass.Player 4 года назад

Jackson is a 35" scale. 17/18 mm string spacing

@pilgrim3387 4 года назад

Could have tried out the step up from the 305 to the 505 which has a passive active selector and still under 500quid

@adammartin8026 6 лет назад

The G string on that squire is barely on the fretboard... that would drive me nuts

@kannonprice3521 2 года назад

Please please make an update video! Budget 5 String 2022!

@tommygrant6275 6 лет назад

Got a Pedulla Rapture 5 used for $800 US. Best deal ever.

@Internettumbleweed 5 лет назад

Welp I have both that Ibanez Sr505 and the that jazz bass but in white. I guess I don’t mind the spacing on the jazz bass due to my old Ibanez roadstar II bass having spacing probably close to that of the Squier

@olavjorvik94 6 лет назад

I have that Yamaha in that color. I belive the pickups are actually passive, but the preamp is active, so the bass don't work without battery anyways. I always use the Slap-setting, Bass in neutral position, because the bass boost pot is extremely powerful, treble on full and go between the pickups. Very nice bass for the money. Since I only use one preamp setting, I'd like it to be passive, so I don't have to change battery all the time. Maybe I'll just get a P Bass, can't get more simple than that?🤔

@iamalpharius9483 5 лет назад

Do you have truss rod issues? My friend has one and the neck is about always warped.

@Millstudios-Ally 6 лет назад

Been using a BBn5 for 20yrs ...no reason for anything else ...in this vid to my ears the yammy had the tighest B string sound although the Ibanez was pretty close ...but why spend more ..YAMMY all the way

@katelynseng8341 Год назад

what about the quality feel of the wood and craft? besides the sound.

@ItsJustaMeNow 5 лет назад

I have that damn Jazz bass, and I wish I had seen this video beforehand lol.

@Jihadbearzwithgunz 6 лет назад

Going from a six string to a 4 string is a big change the string spacing is the big difference but after 15-20 minutes of play it all comes back

@brrosskiee 4 года назад

i like how their store has a room just for basses

@user-jq4fz6co8b 2 месяца назад

Out of all the basses in the price range, the Yamaha is DEFINITELY the one to beat--they rival basses that are double their price. And, I love that they fall within the Stingray sound (which is my preferred bass sound), but is much more comfortable to play. I'm a guitarist who loves to jam on bass sometimes, and with a lot of MMs, the necks on their 5 strings make me feel like I'm really stretching and it's uncomfortable to play over long periods. The Yamaha makes the transition less awkward. GENERALLY, I prefer Ibanez for their SRMS and BTB stuff, but those are 900-1500 basses and they seem to be CONSTANTLY out of stock.

@UBRLND-X Год назад

Would be cool to review left hand affordable basses availability as well as what’s the best option for a southpaw, since almost all manufacturers severely limit left hand options at all levels

@Studio1215 Год назад

Agree, but they won't. I'm looking for a lefty fiver right now and the only ones in this group are the Ibby and Ray5 that I've seen. Between them, I gotta go with the 505. I'm looking for ease of play and overall tone.

@UBRLND-X Год назад

@@Studio1215 I would say for ease of play look at the Ibanez Sound gear 5string. Their wizard necks cannot be beat for playability. I have a Ray5 and the neck feels cumbersome, much like a fender to me. Nut its early days and the electronics are decent. Good luck!

@azarealbheri6876 11 месяцев назад

I'm about to buy one of these guys.... please help me decide .. My confusion is between the Yamaha TRBX 305 and Musicman Sterling Sub Ray 5.

@Gobelma53 6 месяцев назад

Can’t go wrong with a Yamaha bass

@kunalbelamkar7650 6 лет назад

Yamaha trbx505 vs Ibanez sr505?

@CatalystOfFire 6 лет назад

My RockBass Corvette cost me less than $400 American, and I've been really impressed with how well it sticks out in live situations. I don't remember the currency conversion, but I'm willing to bet it's cheaper over there for you gentlemen!

@iamalpharius9483 5 лет назад

RockBass is frickin awesome..for the price, you get a GOOD Bass.

@tonybrown7408 6 лет назад

A mention of the new 'Sire' Bass in this vid..... I have a P7 on pre order !

@johncandido2241 3 года назад

MusicMan Sterling Ray 34 and 35 Basses for me Thanks!!

@ewetoo 4 года назад

The Jackson sounds like my Washburn XB125, a tone only a doom metal guy could love. For me it's between the Yamaha and the Ibanez. The Squire wasn't set up properly and is too wide (4-string version is much better). I'd like to see a comparison between the top Yamaha TRBX and BB's they've got different specs to the rest of their respective lines, but definitely don't overlook the TRBX 405/505 either or the Ibanez SR405.