So i'm needing a bass to record with.

[Sora01]

Im fed up pitch shifting my guitar and not getting the quality of bass I want to go with muh axe fx

So I was wondering if i could get some recommendations.

I'm new to the bass market and haven't a clue what to look for, i like the look of http://www.dv247.com/invt/47095/ but not sure about woods etc...

Also i'd prefer it was a 5 string bass, makes things easier with me having a 7 string and possibly getting a 8 string guitar in future.

all suggestions welcome

 

[punkrockacademyfightsong]

I'd look out for a good secondhand Fender Jazz (5 string), they're versatile, play easy and sound great

 

[MarkG]

also look into schecter

http://www.thomann.de/nl/schecter_misc_5_string_basses.html

 

[roy22341]

Never been a huge fan of the way the Schecter's play, but that's just a personal opinion. For me the best bang for your buck for something middle of the road and reasonably priced is a high end Ibanez Soundgear (used is good). I've had a soundgear for years and they are very sturdy in my experience and play very well if set up right.

 

[IronApe]

I'm gassing for a bass too, actually, and was wondering about Ibanez's BTB series... any good?
Oh, and my bassist had a low end 6 string Ibanez Soundgear that sucked, stay away from those!!! He went Carvin now, and... well...

 

[-J-]

basses are fun - I always look forward to tracking bass, even though it hurts my fingers since I don't play it all the time. I picked up a used Hamer 5 string awhile back (ok, several years ago) with active electronics. I'd say if anything, try to shoot for active electronics; gives lots of tonal options.

 

[Sora01]

Ok thanks guys, i think im going for the LTD B-5E

Looks rather awesome, aswell as being mahogany and active as suggested

 

[-J-]

that thing is beautiful. I'd like to have that sucker myself!!

 

[Exocaster]

It seems to be pretty similar to my B-305 minus the walnut in the neck. It should be a very good bang-for-the-buck bass.

 

[Metaltastic]

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