Help: Suggestions for new bass

[phishtube]

Hey all!

Looking to upgrade into a new guitar. Have an idea of the features I would like (not all are necessary) and having a hard time finding exactly what I want. Hoping a more seasoned vet can direct me in the right direction.

List of wants:

-24 frets
-Active/Passive pickup switch
-5 string (may settle into a 4 but currently gig a 5 and do use the low B ofteL. Love tight B sound of Modulous Q5 but not sure I want to play one.)
-neck thru design (though may be open to bolt on)
-pair of dual coil humbuckers or at least the space to swap out pickups for a set of EMG DC's


Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Maxdusty]

I don't know what your price range is, but perhaps a Yamaha TRBX505 might fit the bill if you want to talk inexpensive? Only thing that's not on your list is the neck thru design. The bass is bolt on.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/yamaha-trbx505-5-string-premium-electric-bass#productDetail

 

[phishtube]

Currently gigging a Schecter Stiletto Studio 5.

Looking to spend anywhere up to max $2000 new or used. I know I can find a nice used bass for under 2k with all I need. Not really looking to play a Q5 or Fender...but something of similar quality and playability. Only one I have found nearby that I played was an nice Ibanez. Just wanna make sure I am not missing an obvious option.

 

[Haji]

Check out Carvin. They make great stuff and probably have every option you're looking for.

 

[OutToPlayJazz]

If you love the sound of Modulus, that's the graphite talking - Have a look at Status-Graphite. Yes, they're expensive, but worth every penny for the ultimate sound and playability you get.

 

[hrodbert696]

Check out Carvin. They make great stuff and probably have every option you're looking for.

That was my thought too. Just about all their neck-through models - the LB75, Xcellerator, the Icon, and the Bunny Brunel - have the features the OP is looking for. I also thought of a used Peavey Cirrus, though I think it's active-only.

 

[lowphatbass]

I'd look at a high-end Japanese Ibanez.

 

[phishtube]

If you love the sound of Modulus, that's the graphite talking - Have a look at Status-Graphite. Yes, they're expensive, but worth every penny for the ultimate sound and playability you get.

Wow! These are some interesting instruments. Wish I could track one down to try

 

[jazzsoul]

check out sandberg:

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perfectly handcrafted basses made in Germany for little money!

 

[OutToPlayJazz]

Wow! These are some interesting instruments. Wish I could track one down to try

Most of the bigger specialist US music stores have a couple knocking around. Or at least they did when I was last in the country

Yes, they're a large investment, but once you're hooked, you never look back.