Going to try getting a new bass..again. Some advice would be great.

TLDR at bottom:

So last year, I posted about getting a new bass. None if it worked out and instead I just repaired my current bass and got some work done on the neck(better action)
Thr bass I currently have is a Ibaneze EDC 705, ergodyn, made of luthite, smells like gas..its smelled that way dince I got it as a kid back in 99.

I tried to get a trbx 505 last year, got screwed around by GC, bought one from sam ash, all kinds of jacked up neck and fretts, it went back and they setbmy current bass up for free for the trouble...good guys.

Now, I am attempting to aquire either a trbx 605, OR a sterling by music man ray 35 stealth black HH.(lists 999.00)

I know I like the tone of the trbx, Iv seen a few posts here stating that the indonesian MM its kinda "meh" and that the trbx has more warmth than this bass.

Guitar center says thry can order thr trbx, showed me that they can get via thrir computer screen...trust isnt there after last time.
The "MM" can be ordered from sam ash, says they have one in a wharehouse.

Question is, is the 999$ price on thatbparticular model worth it? Or id the cheaper trbx a far better value fot what you actually get.

GC had a 4 string version of yhe "MM" thoigh I wasnt allowed to touch it because covid...howeveebin the midfle of the demo the bass started farting, three amps, new battery...not a good sign.

Also, my limit is 800$ plus trade in on my bass, or the trbx and I get to keep my childhood bass.

I like both sounds...ar least from ehst I coukd gather from youtube videos..however alot of prople that I was ablr to view did the standard review on dounds...one riff, all settings, rinse repeat...while thats great Id like to hear it in my style, (metal ,prog metal).

To those who own one of these, how is the B string on thr trbx...I know string gauge comes into factor here..but Im just worried about a floppy B(we typically drop the B to an A) I do use a 140B when I can find it. My current bass is pretty clear tuned to A on it.

TLDR
Im After a trbx 605 or a Sterling by MM RAY 35 HH. Budget 800 plus EDC 705 trade in value or trbx and I can keep my current.
Why should I not get one over the other.

 

Well, im no longer after the 505, im after the 605.

Yeah I mean I do like the bass I have, even with the adjustments, Iv played cheaper basses that have had better actions.
As far as the sound, its unique, lots of people say they sound dead...even with new strings...iv never felt that way..but to each there own, no hate. IMO, It has tons of tones, and punchy as hell, do to the mid freq boost/cut knob.

Its just its old, 1 complete solder job, 1 complete rewire with replacement of bent double stacked pots, multiple input jack fixes..the last time i had to do this cost me around 300$. I dont think putting that kind of money into this particular bass is worth it anymore.

Im thinking that Im just going to put an order on the 605 from GC and give it another try. They have a good return policy.

I think that if im going to ever buy a MM, the best bet is to go full American made...however after listening to more stuff I dont think i would be happy with a normal 5 string MM. I think I would either be happy with a bongo or a dingwall...thats long term though...much more investment.

Il do this saturday, perhaps some more incite will come from other members before then...NOT that I dont value yalls input, thank you very much both of you.

 

I went ahead and put in an order for it from GC after work. I got the black, not a fan of the wood tone looking one and reds not my fav..if they had a green...anyway Supposed to ship out on the 20th. Fingers crossed.

 

Totally would have bought used, if I could find one. The closest Iv come was a 505 fir 300$ on craigslist...I tried but already sold.

Also Iv only ever played the 505, once, and it was a floor model at sam ash that I returned.
After that(a year ago) even finding one to demo was damn near impossible. GC loves ibanez and fender, sam ash always sold out, websites(reputable) back ordered.

So, really didnt have much choice but to order and hope(again).
I was also told that GC didnt take money from your account till they shipped and wouod send me an email before all thst took place...well this morning they took the money out of my account...no shipped email...not 12 hours and already fishy poopie going on. Going to make a trip to GC once they open...since getting them on the phone takes an act from god.

You know, now that you say the eay diesnt sound warm...In almost every youtube video I watched on the ray it did sound pretty clicky in the mixes I heard, but maybe thsts just an EQ thing?

 

Yeah..I thought about it...but at this point im just going to stay with my order and wait. I really dont like the natural look. Thanks for looking though.

 

That one may actually be an option.
Going to watch it and wait for a picture.
Thanks!

 

Just went by GC. It looks to be that my "backordered" bass has been scanned in at the KC distribution center, no tracking number yet...Im not sure what the ladys title at GC was but she does all the computer stuff at GC.

She Said it showed backorded with a july recieving date but mine show to be scanned in...not sure how that works but i might actually get ut soonish.

Whicj i guess makes sense, since the money was already taken out of my account