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An absolutely stunning and extraordinary instrument that will change my playing experience! I owned, played, modificated and collect quite some basses since 35 years, I run a pro-level recording studio, play saxophone, know lots of musicians and think of myself as an audio-addict with love for perfection in many ways. When it comes to Bass I think of three categories: P-Bass (straightforward, classical, passive), "modern" concepts with humbucker pickups, different pickup-positions, active electronics, fancy wood and design) and finally my beloved J-Bass - what is a complicated thing, where a competition of two fundamental concepts is going on, as all bass players know: 60ies pickup position, alder body, often rosewood fingerboard, passive electronics vs. 70ies pickup position with ash body, often a maple neck/fingerboard and maybe active electronics (not to discuss many variations here). The problem: the 60ies-concept with that growl, fat low midrange and mellow highs can not get converted into that sparkling, brillant "millerish" 70ies sound concept by simply adding active electronics - and a 70ies concept vice versa mostly won't have that 60ies warmth and growl. Too often a 60ies J-bass will get worse with added active electronic for my taste. Andrew's Ultra J5 Essence easily takes an outstanding position in the crowd of J-Bass designs with a superb combination of well thought out features. The craftsmanship is simply perfect and beyond any doubt - there is absolutely nothing of any "made-in-far-east" taste or feel and it looks and feels like the top class instrument that it is - made with love and passion. The sound is stunning in a way I rarely found in any bass - a combination of the best features of a 60ies and 70ies jazz bass-concept in one instrument with quite some fire added. So much dynamics, growl, sparkle and fat bottom, superb finger style definition and simply killing slap sounds - the best ones I can think of. And amazingly - Andrew achieves that with an alder (instead of ash) body and slightly modified pickup positions with the bridge pickup in between a 60ies and a 70ies position as far as I checked. Electronics are perfectly matching the acoustical qualities of the J5 and it's pickups - all the fundamental color of sound is already there switched passive, in active mode just more options come up and the stage of sound gets (much) wider. The added scale length helps the lively and fat H string and overall impact without complicating playability. In a few words: a stellar J-Bass that keeps all that "J"-vibe with a beguiling combination of 60ies and 70eis properties with just the right amount of added tasteful contemporary update, sparkle, power and fire. For me: the best thinkable J-Bass on steroids! Congratulations and greatest respect to Andrew for this fantastic instrument! The only downside: I will have to get a J4 and J6 in addition to the J5...
Thank you so much Walter, for your comprehensive review and 5-star rating! I am thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Ultra J5 Essence (Jahmal Nichols Signature) bass. I hope it continues to meet all your bass playing needs. Thank you for your support!
This is my 2nd bass by Anaconda and it absolutely sounds AMAZING. The tones have clarity and are distinct even in passive mode. The overall quality and craftsmanship is definitely excellent and the best part is they affordable and worth every penny!
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating, Joe! We're happy to hear that you love our 'Ultra J5 Essence (Honey Burst)'. Your positive feedback is very important to us. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support!
I made a resolution in 2023 that I would not be buying any basses that year. This commitment gave me lots if time to think about what bass i would buy in 2024. I came across anaconda basses in summer 2023 and was immediately intrigued. I did my research and only heard great things. I was conflicted because I did not know anyone who had owned or played an Anaconda since they are based in the UK and are not a common bass in Missouri. I decided to take a leap of faith in 2024 and opted to buy an Ultra J5 essence with added soapbar pickups and treble bright switch. I cannot tel you how happy I am with this bass. I have played basses that are much more expensive and not as great imo. The bass itself is solid, beautiful, and plays fantastically. The pickups offer many different sounds and I swear that it gets and better P bass tone than my Fender American P bass. I can dial in just about any tone that I can think of within a matter of seconds and without adjusting my amp. I am almost considering just getting rid of all my other basses and just playing this one. There is just so much about it that I really like and the price is right as well. Also, shout out to Andrew for all of his help, quick responses, and exceptional customer service. Buying this bass put my mind at ease because I can now just play and enjoy making music and not be concerned about tone and or buying other gear. A good instrument just makes you wanna play and the Anaconda J5 essence definitely does this for me. Thank you Andrew and Anaconda. Jeremy Ellison
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating, Jeremy! We are so happy to hear that you love our Ultra J5 Essence (Black Burst). Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're here to provide you with the best products possible. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!
Fantastic bass!!! I bought the Ultra J Essence 6, I have owned many basses from low budget to extremely high end, but this bass is by far THE best sounding bass I have ever owned. Its just perfect in every way, fit, finish and most importantly, SOUND! The pickups are extremely clear, fluid and powerful. This bass has been the 6 string sound that I have been searching out for a long time. Now I definitely have to order a 5 string. THANK YOU Andrew for building such a GREAT product, being a true class act and providing great customer service, this is what all instruments manufacturers should be.
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star rating, Neal! We're thrilled to hear that you love our Ultra J6 Essence in Arctic White. We strive to create top-notch products that meet our customers' expectations. If you ever need any assistance, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!
I love everything about this bass. The fact that it’s created for me to amalgamate the tones just like a chef in the kitchen with it is awesome. I used it for New Year Service and it cuts through the house . The tone is amazing. Can’t wait to order the 5 string in addition to this 6strings. I love it
Thank you, Davids for your 5-star rating! We're happy that you love the Ultra J6 Essence in Arctic White and glad it met your expectations. We appreciate your support!
These instruments are amazing and ready to deliver from the small stage to the big stage! Treat yourself you won’t regret it 💪🏽😎
Thank you for your 5-star rating, Mike! We're delighted to hear that you found our Ultra J5 Essence in Satin Black amazing. Your positive feedback encourages us to continue delivering top-notch products. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you again!
Amazing customer support and attentiveness, a great bass all round with excellent tonal flexibility. A great workhorse bass for those in need of a main bass.
Thank you so much for your feedback Eddie! Great to hear that you love our Ultra J5 Essence in Island Blue. We really appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using it. Cheers!
Wow, where do I start? How about looks? This bass, as all of Andrew's creations is absolutely stunning to look at! What a beautiful instrument! I'm in the US and heard about Anaconda Basses, did some research, listened to the reviews and went down the rabbit hole like many of us do when learning about new basses we have our eye on. I tend to scour for reviews and feedback with instruments that I'd have to buy without playing them first. Let me just say that I have tested, bought and returned or bought and sold at least 8 different 5 string basses in the past year or so. I'm super picky on how my basses feel and play. I was pleasantly surprised after getting this in my hands. Fit and finish are excellent, fretwork is perfect and the components are very high quality. All features found on instruments easily twice the price and more. Not to mention, at 9.5 lbs, this is a very comfortable 5 string to play with for a long period of time (3 set cover band gigs). Now, the tone in this bass is MONSTROUS! The pickups are fantastic in passive mode. Punchy, growly and articulate. Just what you'd expect from a good J-style bass. They are also dead quiet when soloed in the bridge or neck position, not a single noise to be heard. In active mode, it becomes an absolute beast! Each of the controls (stacked bass/treble and mids) allow you to shape the tone you need for specific songs or genres or just need a boost because of the guitar player that's just entirely too loud :). And a passive tone that also works in active mode, without having to swap out or add anything at all?? Suffice it to say that I'm very happy with this purchase and might not be able to prevent myself from buying another one in a different color/configuration sometime very soon. All of this at the current price point literally blows away ANY 5 string bass on the market for the money and even twice the price. It really is that good! One last thing to mention...I had a few questions after making some adjustments to my personal liking after the bass was delivered. Andrew was available and more than helpful when responding. That type of access to the head luthier/creator is not something you'll get from purchasing most basses on the market and it adds value to dealing with a company like Anaconda and a guy like Andrew. Awesome basses, awesome guy!
Thank you so much, Mark! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Ultra J5 Essence in Satin Black. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for your business and support. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support!
I literally love everything about this bass, I haven’t had a bass that has everything and more that I’ve always wanted and needed, i am very pleased with this bass!!!
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating, Shannon! We're thrilled that you love our Ultra J5 Essence in Honey Burst. It's great to hear that our product met your expectations. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using it. If you have any further feedback or questions, feel free to reach out to us.
Fantastic bass!!! I bought the Ultra J Essence 6, I have owned many basses from low budget to extremely high end, but this bass is by far THE best sounding bass I have ever owned. Its just perfect in every way, fit, finish and most importantly, SOUND! The pickups are extremely clear, fluid and powerful. This bass has been the 6 string sound that I have been searching out for a long time. Now I definitely have to order a 5 string. THANK YOU Andrew for building such a GREAT product, being a true class act and providing great customer service, this is what all instruments manufacturers should be.
hello , can you give me the shipping quotation for Italy? thank you erwin
Hello Erwin Thank you for your enquiry. Shipping to Italy is approximately £160 or €187 Euros.
Are these the new stacked hum cancelling ones?
Hello Ash The AC4-TN pickups did not require a new version, only the 5 string pickups were revised to stacked coils. The AC4-TN pickups will always be split-coils. They sound great..
Bonjour combien de temps pour une livraison
Bonjour Marco. La livraison aura lieu à la mi-octobre.
Hello friend. Can I get the black burst in lefthand 5 string also I live in the United States Columbus Oh how much would that cost
Hello Jason Thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately, left hand basses are not available in this production run.
WILL THESE FIT IN MY FENDER DELUXE JAZZ BASS 5
Hello Gary. If its an American Standard, then yes the pickups will fit.
Quero para bass, ativo, meu sistema é um aguilar 12v
The pickups will work with your active circuit. Please check that your existing pickups match the AC5-TN Pickups size. Las pastillas funcionarán con su circuito activo. Verifique que sus pastillas existentes coincidan con el tamaño de las pastillas AC5-TN.
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Thank you Gianfranco for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're enjoying the AC4 - TN Pickups. If you have any other feedback or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us.