I started on guitar very young, but switched to bass in my late teens and played in several rock cover bands for several years. Around 20 years ago I decided to switch my focus back to guitar and since then I have developed my skills and played lead guitar in numerous bands. I've usually had a bass on hand but never really played it that often, but I've always had a nagging desire to get back into playing bass and develop my skills.
Recently I met another guitar player who is forming a band and I mentioned that I would be interested in playing bass. I'm excited about the opportunity of playing bass in a band again. The band will playing rock, grunge, alternative, and punk covers.
I currently have a Fender Nate Mendel signature P-bass and while I like it, I'm thinking I'd like to buy a more modern 5-string. I played a 5-string way back when I played bass as a teen.
I have relatively small hands and the P-bass neck feels a little chunky to me. I've had several Jazz basses in the past and I like the smaller neck profile. I also have a Warmoth 4-string Jazz bass that I assembled, but it is on loan to a friend.
I think I'd like something that is lighter weight with a smaller neck profile and probably some sort of active electronics.
At first I was looking at some shorter scale options such as the Spector Bantam 5, but it seems that a 5-string would be better off with a longer scale, or possibly a multi-scale.
Would a multi-scale bass such as a Spector NS Dimension or a Warwick Corvette Multiscale be something worth considering?
My budget would probably be around $2K. I'm looking for a high quality instrument, but I don't want to spend extra on aesthetics like exotic woods, etc.
Thanks!
Recently I met another guitar player who is forming a band and I mentioned that I would be interested in playing bass. I'm excited about the opportunity of playing bass in a band again. The band will playing rock, grunge, alternative, and punk covers.
I currently have a Fender Nate Mendel signature P-bass and while I like it, I'm thinking I'd like to buy a more modern 5-string. I played a 5-string way back when I played bass as a teen.
I have relatively small hands and the P-bass neck feels a little chunky to me. I've had several Jazz basses in the past and I like the smaller neck profile. I also have a Warmoth 4-string Jazz bass that I assembled, but it is on loan to a friend.
I think I'd like something that is lighter weight with a smaller neck profile and probably some sort of active electronics.
At first I was looking at some shorter scale options such as the Spector Bantam 5, but it seems that a 5-string would be better off with a longer scale, or possibly a multi-scale.
Would a multi-scale bass such as a Spector NS Dimension or a Warwick Corvette Multiscale be something worth considering?
My budget would probably be around $2K. I'm looking for a high quality instrument, but I don't want to spend extra on aesthetics like exotic woods, etc.
Thanks!
