8 string bass: Dean Edge or LTD 208?

Midas · #1 10-10-2010, 03:34 AM

Hi, I am going for an 8 string bass. There are 2 budget basses arround: the Dean Eadge 8 and The ESP LTD 208.
Besides the different look, can anybody tell something about one of models? I just don't know which one is the smarter choice..

DrSmaggs · #2 10-10-2010, 04:29 AM

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with either one. I'd say try to play each one and see which one fits you best.

Jazz Ad · #3 10-10-2010, 04:32 AM

Both are good and they sound pretty similar. The Hagstrom HB-8 is also worth considering.

Midas · #4 10-10-2010, 05:00 AM

The Hagstrom is a shortscale as far as I know... I am afraid being 1,92m this bass will look line a violine... ? :-))