Resonant Deep Sound Electric Bass?

[Tombolino]

hi friends

Im new to bass and at some point I will buy another bass besides my Ibanez 4 stringer which has active pick ups.

Based on my musical interests, I expect that I will want a bass that best approximates deep resonance like a stand up bass BUT of course I know it will never be the same.

So I was wondering which bass brands or models in combination with the right pick ups may deliver that deep resonant effect more than other electric basses?

[3234718]

Hollowbodies.

[Pilgrim]

My vote would go to Gretsch hollowbodies. Their Electromatic line has some new hollowbodies (not semi-hollow) which are very nice.

The 5123, 5440 and 5442 are all under $1000 new and will give you classic hollowbody sound. Here's a link to listings at GC: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gretsch-...Bass.gc?ipp=25

I have a 5123 and it's a great bass, but with flatwounds it requires tweaking up the highs and mids to be clear in the mix.

[Marial]

Kala U Bass.

[3234718]

Originally Posted by Marial

Kala U Bass.

Indeed

[Chef]

Rob Allen Mouse would be my choice.

http://www.roballenguitars.com/info_mouse.html

[LanEvo]

A fretless P-Bass strung with LaBella Deep Talkin' Bass (nylon tape-wounds) would get you pretty close. Bump up the bass and low-mids on your amp. Turn down the highs and high-mids. Play at the edge of the fingerboard.

[sven kalmar]

my epiphone jack C with pyramid flats is the closest ive heard.

[Chef]

I have a fretless P set up like that, and it dies work pretty well.

Not as well as a Mouse though!