new bass

[Burning_Sphere]

I play death metal (link to demo: http://sphere.metal.pl/eng/media.php ) and I want to change my bass before recording an album.

I'll have about 800$ on march

what do you suggest?

I't has to be 5string with 'fast' neck, 17mm string distance at bridge, agressive sounding especially in low-mid (150Hz) and highs.
I'm not keen on on-board electronics - active pickups are nice, but I don't need eq (I have one in my Trace Elliot)

thanks in advance :]

 

[NicholasDWolfwood]

Do you use the high C or the low B or both? Or will you? Personally I'd get a 6 string, because even though the string spacing is tighter, it'd be the best of both worlds..or you could string it F#BEADG or something instead of BEADGC..

I know that Nile's new touring bassist uses an Ibanez SR1500 (top of the line, I think it might be discontinued though) and he has a decent tone. Other than that, I can't recommend anything other than maybe an ESP F255

 

[Deadpool]

Ltd F-255 would be a good choice.I play in a death metal band too and that's what I am using.It is neck-thru,and has very good tone range with 3 band eq.It has EMG-HZ pick ups on it,if you want to, you can modifie them but I think they are really good,for a passive pickup they are powerfull and sensitive which helps you hear finger moves etc.(maybe there is a help of active eq.)

BTW I listened your demo I think it is really good, you guys play great and the production of it is very clear(especially it's a demo not a full length) but I have one critique about bass,It could have a brighter tone.I think your tone is litlle much mellow than it is needed ,your riffs is very good and can be more effective with a tone little more brighter.whatever great work, waiting to see more

 

[koglos]

Check out the soundgear series basses by Ibanez. Very good value for your cash. As far as your EQ's go, just make sure you are using an amp with a good set of EQs on it. Another thing to check out when recording bass is a limiter effect such as the Boss LM-2, that will make the bass notes more even and prevent clipping/distortion during the recording process.

 

[Unregistered4564747]

ESP beats IBANEZ's ass over every single day in life... period.

 

[Burning_Sphere]

I use BEADG and thats all world of mine :]
I own Ibanez Soundgear (low model) and its not bas.. but I think of something with better midrange growl.

new LTD F255 are poor sounding, older ones are hard to hit in Poland :|

What about used Spector basses? Alex Webster uses one, Joe Vesano, and Rex Brown are also sounding nice :]

 

[koglos]

Hey, maybe you can keep the same bass, and just install new pickups (I'm sure lots of people on this site will have suggestions for the best-sounding brand of pickups .......).

 

[Burning_Sphere]

I thought of changing pickups to EMG, but the wood (agathis) has to week high response.. so I think changing bass is better option.
If i'll have money soon I plan to buy Spector Euro5.. nice one?

 

[MaskedJackal]

In matters of "fast" neck, Ibanez's thin designs really come to mind. I've played several, and dug'em.

But you could go for more cutting tone- I haven't listened to the demo, but if you want to cut through and be heard- treble is a must, as are mids.

If you're interested, my favorite local store Bass Northwest www.bassnw.com ships all over the world! I suggest you go to the site, and check stuff out. Basses for every price range!

 

[Burning_Sphere]

thanx for advice - I've powered my mids thanks to TE amp :] now i'm cutting thru band much better than on good ol' Laney
and yes - i'm looking for that midrange growl + some agressive highs, with hard attack, whick is very important while plaing with fingers, though I won't get it from pick

 

[the alumnus]

hey, does anyone remember what pickups steve said he's using? a while back he posted, and said which emgs he loaded into his esp. i think it was the regular hz passives, but i could be wrong.

 

[Burning_Sphere]

I've got oportunity to buy Spector Euro5
i think it's good - do you agree?

why? why not?

 

[Burning_Sphere]

there it is:




Mayones Forum V prototype
Swamp Ash body w/ Flame Maple top
5pc maple/mahogany bolt on neck 34 1/4" scale
LaFey Rough Crystal p-us with 3band Noll electronics

 

[Miguel Suerte]

I can't suggest specific models for you but I do know one thing, you plan on spending $800 on a bass. If you spend just $200 more and make it a grand, the plateau of possibilities is infinitely sweeter. The difference between $800 and $1000 is far greater in rewards than the difference between $400 and $600 for example.

 

[soulburnXL]

Although Alex Webster (also) use the Modulus Quantum Basses which kick Spector's ass... a more affortable bass the Spector Euro 5 is a nice solid bass. buy it. You can always change pickup later.

 

[Burning_Sphere]

I've bought bass already you can see the photos 3posts up

Modulus Quantum is out of my price range - I was talking only about Euro5
and there's no need to change pickups - they're same as in USA model (EMG DC 40).. only used Maple is 3A not 4A, there's rosewood fingerboard instead od PaoFerro, and 9v (not 18v as USA) pre-amp (which sound even more agressive than 18v)

 

[soulburnXL]

good deal bro, have fun

 

[Burning_Sphere]

soulburnXL: thx man!