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Author:  Hakkolu [ March 8th, 2019, 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  5 string J-Bass

Hello,

Looking for an American Jazz with 5 strings. Thanks.

Author:  Matt R. [ March 8th, 2019, 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

What kind? Not many options.

Author:  Hakkolu [ March 9th, 2019, 4:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

Hi, not sure what kinds there are but I was thinking a Fender American Jazz Bass with an added low B.

Author:  Jeroen [ March 9th, 2019, 5:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

If you want a real Fender, you'll need to approach the Custom Shop and expect a hefty price tag. The only Fender 5-string available left handed is the Fender Japan Jazz Bass V.

Author:  Hakkolu [ March 9th, 2019, 7:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

Bummer

Author:  ezstep [ March 9th, 2019, 8:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

Not American made, but I picked up a used Sire V7 MM, ash body. After a few months, I am still very happy with the quality, the tone, the ergonomics (other than too many knobs), etc. Nothing to do with MIA, but still a really good option.

Author:  Matt R. [ March 9th, 2019, 8:30 am ]
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Yeah I wouldn’t limit the search to just american made. You’ll be disappointed. Fender doesn’t do lefties but there’s Sadowsky and other boutique builders. Also you could do a Warmoth build.
Those Sire basses do have a great reputation and price.

Author:  Matt R. [ March 9th, 2019, 9:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

I forgot- Look into G&L. I believe they do a lefty 5 string jazz. Someone correct me if I’m wrong

Author:  tim [ March 9th, 2019, 10:29 am ]
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I believe you can still option order them: http://glguitars.com/product/jb-5/

But the last one on G&L's Instagram was last May (before the re-org): https://www.instagram.com/p/BikVLSaBtgo/

Here's one made in 2017 and flipped in 2018:

https://reverb.com/item/13117377-g-l-jb ... -jet-black

A quick email to a G&L dealer would answer that for sure, though.

Author:  Jeroen [ March 9th, 2019, 11:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

Or a pm to BigEvilRobot.

Author:  Hakkolu [ March 9th, 2019, 11:56 am ]
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Thanks all. Probably will look for a Japan made one if US made ones do not exist.

Author:  Frenchy-Lefty [ March 9th, 2019, 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

I don't recall ever seeing Japanese 5 string Fenders either. Unless you really NEED Fender on the logo, the Sire above mentioned will deliver the goods. I play a Warmoth 5 string Jazz Deluxe with an ash body. I like it so much that it is the only reason I play a 5 string.

Author:  Matt R. [ March 9th, 2019, 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 5 string J-Bass

Frenchy-Lefty wrote:
I don't recall ever seeing Japanese 5 string Fenders either. Unless you really NEED Fender on the logo, the Sire above mentioned will deliver the goods. I play a Warmoth 5 string Jazz Deluxe with an ash body. I like it so much that it is the only reason I play a 5 string.


Japanese fivers exist but are rare

Author:  paulo [ March 9th, 2019, 1:16 pm ]
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