OldePhart
Well-known member
So, I was watching some YouTube vids of Taimane and they've got me jonesin' for a five-string (because obviously the only reason my playing doesn't sound like hers is because I need that fifth string ).
Anyway, I know Ohana makes/made a TK-35G-5, and HMS has a Maui Music 5-string that costs about double what I can spend on an instrument right now. Are there any options in the $800 - $1k range?
I've actually been eyeing my Mainland mango tenor. If I cut a new bone nut, change to string-through-bridge, and switched to UPT tuners I might be able to add a tuner and make it work. It's also already got a MiSi pickup and sound that I love...
John
Anyway, I know Ohana makes/made a TK-35G-5, and HMS has a Maui Music 5-string that costs about double what I can spend on an instrument right now. Are there any options in the $800 - $1k range?
I've actually been eyeing my Mainland mango tenor. If I cut a new bone nut, change to string-through-bridge, and switched to UPT tuners I might be able to add a tuner and make it work. It's also already got a MiSi pickup and sound that I love...
John