Looking for a 35" 4 string

[timmo97]

Dunable. (See my avatar.)

 

[Skullkrusher33]

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it has some of the specs you want. 35" scale, ebony fretboard, superstrat headstock and body??? I'm not sure on the frets, but I'm assuming they are a Nickel alloy, not SS.

Good suggestion! I don't love the way it looks, though.

Actual peeps in this club can give you actual info as they actually own a four string 35” scale bass.
Please peruse through the thread.

The 'Official' 4 string extended scale bass club

I've read through the thread, lots of good mentions.

Look for a four string Peavey Cirrus. I used to play tuned down a whole step and I loved it!

Peavey Cirrus is one of my main contenders. If a USA one shows up on the Norwegian used market cheap enough I might strike. Anyone here have experience with the cheaper Asian models?

This would be perfect but nearly two years after being announced I don't think ESP has managed to produce even one of them. I'll buy one if they're ever actually released.

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YES! That's kind of exactly what I'm looking for, but I haven't found it for sale yet either. Also, the price is high for an LTD, although that's to be expected these days. It also has everything I'm looking for.

A little different than your wants, but finding a used Modulus Q4 would handle about anything you could throw at it.

Not a bad shout at all! I like the looks too.

I will also say that the Dingwall would be a great option. I won't gig on any of my other 5 strings anymore. I can use a 118 B string and it sounds great and feels more the other strings. If you don't like Dingwalls cosmetically, the are several other brands making fanned fret basses. The only issue I had getting used to it was in the upper registers above the 14th fret. I have to actually look at my fretboard when I get up that high on fanned frets. Lower frets there was virtually no adjustment period.

I really don't mind playing on fanned frets. I've tried a couple at the local music store, an Ibanez Premium 5 string the last time. Cosmetically, I like D Roc a lot, along with other "Explorer" shaped basses.

Dunable. (See my avatar.)

Yeah, they're not cheap, but they could easily build something I'd like too.

 

[superheavyfunk]

If you’re ok with a jazz-derived body shape, the new Elricks fit all of your stated needs.

 

[Thundar]

Definitely a Spector Euro 35! I know it might not be the "super strat" look youre wanting, but the tone will knock your socks off
(if ya can find one)

 

[Dincrest]

ESP/LTD F-series. All of the F-series basses (4 and 5) are 35" scale.

Products - F Series Basses - The ESP Guitar Company

 

[Gorilla Monsoon]

I’ve got a ‘92 Modulus Graphite 35” with an Ebony board that absolutely sings. Got to the point where I have seven basses and wanted to thin the herd, and thought it would be the easiest one to move without taking too much of a hit. Hadn’t played in in over three years. Pulled it from the case, and it was PERFECTLY in tune. I played it for about an hour, and honestly, it is the most technically precise instrument that I own. The board is perfect- no dead spots, the EMGs and onboard preamp are as good as it gets. I went fretless about ten years ago, but I decided that I can’t let it go; I’d regret it, and if, on the rare occasion I wanted to play a fretted instrument, I could do much worse for more money. The only knock on these things is the idea that they are too dark and lack an “organic “ sound (read *imperfect*) but if you’re playing metal, if you use a pick, you could do a lot worse for a lot more money. The frets are stainless and there is zero wear on mine, even after 30 years. My guess is you could pick one up used for under 2k, and because they are so durable, I feel they are an absolute steal.

 

[fauxtoe]

^^^THIS^^^^

^^^ I concur.....

I’ve got a ‘92 Modulus Graphite 35” with an Ebony board that absolutely sings. Got to the point where I have seven basses and wanted to thin the herd, and thought it would be the easiest one to move without taking too much of a hit. Hadn’t played in in over three years. Pulled it from the case, and it was PERFECTLY in tune. I played it for about an hour, and honestly, it is the most technically precise instrument that I own. The board is perfect- no dead spots, the EMGs and onboard preamp are as good as it gets. I went fretless about ten years ago, but I decided that I can’t let it go; I’d regret it, and if, on the rare occasion I wanted to play a fretted instrument, I could do much worse for more money. The only knock on these things is the idea that they are too dark and lack an “organic “ sound (read *imperfect*) but if you’re playing metal, if you use a pick, you could do a lot worse for a lot more money. The frets are stainless and there is zero wear on mine, even after 30 years. My guess is you could pick one up used for under 2k, and because they are so durable, I feel they are an absolute steal.

I've owned three Modulus basses (still have my FB5) and currently have three G. Gould basses. If there's one thing the carbon fiber necks do really well it's a low B string, and that's in both 34" and 35" scale. Stringing a Q4 BEAD should be well within its wheelhouse for neck stability and killer tone. I echo all of the great things said about them. I just played my FB5 over the weekend after not having it out of its case in 3 weeks and it was still in tune.

 

[perfektspace6]

This is your bass: TOM ARAYA FRX

 

[Katoosie]

Solar AB2.4C Baritone or any other Solar one with a 35" scale
AB2.4C Baritone - Carbon Black Matte - Solar Guitars- Website

Warwick Vampyre Dark Lord
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ESP has a few models, some of them around in the EU
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Some Spector Euros have a 35" scale as well.
You just gotta dig, honestly. Also, letting us know what budget you are thinking of would definitely help!

 

[gravesbass]

Spector Euro-LX 435 2009 35" Scale Hard Case | Reverb

I have its clone but Matt black. Killer extended range 4 banger and drop tunes great!

 

[Green Knight]

Peavey G Bass !!

 

[StealthBass4]

PM me if you want a Cirrus ...

 

[alex1fly]

Pretty specific set of requirements. Don't know if it exists. Might have to exclude a requirement whether its the scale, the body style, the string size, whatever.

Fanned frets are a solution. They are easy to play with the fretting hand. They are not necessarily easy for the plucking/picking hand. If you do any palm work it can seriously mess with your technique. Some might be able to adapt their palm work from standard bridge to fanned fret bridge but I definitely could not.

 

[Hidesert]

Modulus Q4
Not neck-through, but the most immediate attack and sustain you will likely encounter!

 

[JPaulGeddy]

Have you seen the new Kiesel A2 yet? May hit the spot.

 

[Pacodelivery]

Almost all lakland basses are 35” scale, they have a variety of body shapes. One of their custom skyline 55-02 models comes with an ebony board.

 

[rjmsteel]

Ditto on the Peavey Cirrus.

 

[Tim Skaggs]

Already suggested; Peavey G-Bass. 35” scale, 3 band EQ, graphite neck, semi super Strat body.

NOT neck-through
Not sure on fret type.
Lightweight

 

[garrett77]

Peavey G bass

edit: oops. Same suggestion one post above.

 

[outoftune]

Dunable.
The American made basses are amazing. comes in three styles Thunderclapper, R2 and the Yeti.
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The over seas models aren’t too shabby either. Comes in one style, the R2 model. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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