My brah's wife is looking for a birthday gift for him.  Any thoughts on a good 5 string under a G?

I might have a Lakland JO 5 in a nice red for about that price. Get in touch offlist.

I have a custom hand made Tune King Bass. Not one of the Sam Ash ones. And live in seattle. It's in 9.5 out of 10 shape. Bart pickus and electronics. Will be gigging the next 2 weekends in seattle if ya want to see it. I would put it up against an Alembic any day.
sparklekittyandthejuju.com
svlilioukalani@gmail.com

I love Carvin neck-thru basses.
 
 
www.carvin.com

A five-string for under a grand?  How about a Gold Tone?  
 
Peter

Schecter Stiletto Studio is a good deal on a good bass. Well under $1000.

$800???

Aha, great minds think alike! I have the 8-string version in a tinted wood finish.

I'm with Ben on recommending Schecter.I have a Diamond Series California Custom Jazz type 5 string.35 scale with EMG's,I would definately urge you to try one.

I think Schecter and Carvin basses are amazing bang for the buck instruments!

I won a studio elite 5 and I have to say its a very well made, good sounding bass. Plenty on ebay as well. Mine is trans black of course.

If you are also considering used instruments, don't forget about some of the less expensive Alembics.  I really like my Epics 4 and 5.
Rich

Hey, Peter, that was funny.
 
R.

Thanks everyone.  Very helpful.  Although unfortunately I feel a bit of the GAS coming on as a result of this.