Gecko 5 Wide… Too Wide?

[McLochNess]

I’m inching closer to a long-time ambition.

I’ve been eyeing a Gecko 5 for years.

I was always under the impression that it would be the “wide” model.

As I get much closer to pulling the trigger, I’ve gotten out the caliper and really examined my current stock.

I’ve got a pair of Laklands (55-94 and Skyline 55-60). I’m comfortable with them.

Narrow at the nut, wide at the bridge.

The “wide” spacing at the nut would be the same as my Stingray 4H, but with an added string.
I’m beginning to feel that that only works on a four string.

My dilemma is as follows:

Get a spec-ed out bass that feels the same as some of my others, or risk disappointment for a bit of “strange”?

Save me from myself!

Thank you.

 

[stratamania]

Go with something closer to what you are comfortable with.

This should also have been posted in general discussion. The Gallery sub forums are for posting pictures of completed instruments.

 

[McLochNess]

Go with something closer to what you are comfortable with.

This should also have been posted in general discussion. The Gallery sub forums are for posting pictures of completed instruments.

My apologies… thank you.

 

[TBurst Std]

Those Laklands have much more closer to the medium width Gecko.