Need help deciding on a 6-string bass

[Maksymilian]

I'm looking to buy a 6-string bass and I don't know what to go for. The type of music I'd be playing would Dream Theater and Beyond Creation, really heavy bands that don't necessarily use distortion on their basses. Any ideas/suggestions on what I should go for? I'm currently looking at a Ibanez BTB676.

 

[punkjazzben]

Lots to choose from.

What's your price range? What bass do you currently play, and do you like it?

 

[Hamlet7768]

That is an excellent choice. I use a bolt-on Ibanez BTB myself I have also heard good things about the second John Myung sig bass from Yamaha, the RBXJM2.

I used to talk poopie about Ibanez's SR basses, particularly the SR506, but after playing a nice used one at Guitar Center I relinquish most of what I said. The BTB will probably be a bit easier to play, though, due to wider string spacing.

 

[anavar]

if you like heavy metal (obscura, beyond creation, spawn of possession) and want a clean clear sound driving the distorted guitar

may i suggest the LTD b 406, neck is flat and not to wide for a 6 string, EMG pup are very clear and still have a growl sound without it becomes fuzzy so you can maintaine a clean sound. Evan Brewer of the faceless used one for ages.

 

[Systolic]

I love my BTB776. Just sayin'

 

[Maksymilian]

Ben my budget is probably about 800-ish euro and I currently have an Ibanez SR505 and I'm happy with it.
I'm looking for ease-of-play as much as versatility if at all possible.
And I just had a look at the B-406 and it looks like an absolute monster (In a good way)

 

[anavar]

Ben my budget is probably about 800-ish euro and I currently have an Ibanez SR505 and I'm happy with it.
I'm looking for ease-of-play as much as versatility if at all possible.
And I just had a look at the B-406 and it looks like an absolute monster (In a good way)

yeah a mate in a local band has one, he also has the premium series BTB bass 6 string and i gotta say, it just slays it. The EMG pickups and preamp just pump so hard. I also noticed when they played in in Aus that the bassist of Dying fetus also uses one (but the 4 string) model.

 

[Maksymilian]

Now it's just a case of finding somewhere that has it in stock and will deliver to Ireland

 

[flameworker]

Sr506 would be closer to what you have, love em. the btb is 35" scale, excellent bass but if you switch back and forth you may flub notes. but, IMO once you go six you won't go back to 5.

 

[MrTaff]

. I also noticed when they played in in Aus that the bassist of Dying fetus also uses one (but the 4 string) model.

Sean normally plays a B-1004 but the B416 is still a great bass though.

Now it's just a case of finding somewhere that has it in stock and will deliver to Ireland

gak have a B416 in stock Invalid Link Removed

 

[TolerancEJ]

An Ibanez BTB676 is fine. If you're open to the used market, you can generally pick Ibanez up fairly inexpensive due to generally low resale values. (Not a reflection of quality.)