Recommend Me A Five-String

[MadJayJaspers]

Note:
- I play in a three (soon-to-be four) piece band. we play all originals, and our sound is a combination of metalcore, traditional metal, and alt-rock (think Slipknot meets Of Mice & Men meets The Kings Of Leon), so I'd prefer having humbuckers. I have a four-string Jazz, which works, but for heavier stuff I'd like humbuckers. I might end up putting Bartolinis in it so I can wire it to a switch and make it a part-time p-bass, too.

- I play a lot of down-tunings, so I'd love a long scale (35" or greater).

- I can work with gloss, but I'd highly prefer a satin/matte finish on both the body and the neck. If I have to choose one, I'd go with the neck, 'cause that's where my hands will be.

- I play a lot with both my fingers and with a pick. I don't need a pickguard. Thumb rests are certainly a nice touch, but not necessary.

- I like maple necks. Not completely necessary, but much appreciated.

Let me know if anything comes to mind I know that's a decent list of specifications, but I suppose that's why I'm coming to you guys XD Thank you so much in advance

 

[D. Gallis]

Short list off the top of my head :
Spector Euro/Rebop/Legend/NS5
EBMM (SBMM) Stingray/Sterling/Bongo
Warwick Streamer/Corvette/Thumb
Ibanez ATK/BTB/SR

 

[meteor]

Can't go wrong with an Ibanez SR.

 

[honeyiscool]

What about something like this?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SessionR5ANS/
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Session5ANS/

I'm fairly certain it meets all your needs.

- Has humbucker (40DC) in the bridge and single coil (40J) in the neck. Since these are EMGs, you can easily swap them out for something different. You don't even need a soldering iron. Just unscrew the pickups, pull the quick connect out, and pop an EMG 40P5 (soapbar split pickup) in there.
- 35" scale.
- Satin body and neck.
- Should be a pinch to install a thumb rest.
- Maple neck and fingerboard.

 

[MadJayJaspers]

What about something like this?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SessionR5ANS/
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Session5ANS/

I'm fairly certain it meets all your needs.

- Has humbucker (40DC) in the bridge and single coil (40J) in the neck. Since these are EMGs, you can easily swap them out for something different. You don't even need a soldering iron. Just unscrew the pickups, pull the quick connect out, and pop an EMG 40P5 (soapbar split pickup) in there.
- 35" scale.
- Satin body and neck.
- Should be a pinch to install a thumb rest.
- Maple neck and fingerboard.

I was literally about to add a reply noting that I like to visually customize my basses, so something I can easily re-paint would be cool too, and I think you just found the perfect bass for me XD Thank you so much D

 

[Amplified]

Musicman Stingray?

 

[MadJayJaspers]

Musicman Stingray?

i'm realizing more and more that I forgot to mention a budget in the original post. i don't have the money for a legit Musicman XD

 

[Jay Mastro]

Possibly a Fender Jazz Modern Player V?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/JBassVMPMSB

 

[Amplified]

i'm realizing more and more that I forgot to mention a budget in the original post. i don't have the money for a legit Musicman XD

Godin Shifter. High playability and comes with three SC humbuckers. 6 switches. Made in Canada.

 

[Stealth]

If you're buying used, Yamaha RBX375 - been a happy user for seven years.
If you're buying new, Yamaha TRBX305 (a successor to the 375) or the TRBX505 (different pickup package).