recommendations for a 6-string bass?

[stefean]

I'm looking into getting a 6-string bass, $1200 max.

I play all degrees of metal primarily, with a little bit of church music on the side.
I'm looking at a Schecter Stiletto Studio 6, but a couple of people have been telling me to look elsewhere.
My primary requirement is a relatively narrow fretboard, as far as 6 stringers go, and 24 frets, active electronics.
Help please?

 

[Oberg]

Yamaha TRB or Ibanez btb/sr

 

[stefean]

Yamaha TRB or Ibanez btb/sr

btb?

 

[Lia_G]

'btb' is one of the Ibanez model series.

Ibanez does have close string spacing, which will give you the narrower neck that you're asking for. Bass Northwest in Seattle has a used neck-through Ibanez Soundgear 6 string, an SR1206, for sale for $599. It's a pretty bass, and a good one. You could spend a little of the money you save doing any upgrades to the electronics you want (like putting Bartolinis in there or something) ...
http://bassnw.com/Used Basses/ibanez_sr1206_6_st_teal.htm

The Bass Northwest guys are great to deal with, too.

But other than that ... yeah, Ibanez has close spacing, and Carvin does as well. Sometimes you can find kiler deals on Carvin 6 strings on Ebay!

Good luck,
Liam

 

[skater710]

I've heard Yamaha TRB1006s are very nice!
I wanted to test out one at my music shop but they sold out.

 

[Low D.]

I have a 6-string Thumb bass. The best bass I ve ever played on. Check it out if you can, and if you dont mind heavy necks ofcourse.

 

[stefean]

One things I forgot to mention: I also want the bass to handle being tuned down to G-C-G-C-F-Bb.
The Thumb looks awesome, but I could never afford that.

 

[Matt Morgan]

Try to find a used Peavey Cirrus! Regardless of price, it (in my opinion) is one of the best 6ers out there period.

 

[Matt Morgan]

Oh, another thing...this thread should probably move to the basses forum.

 

[skater710]

Just a note: Warwick's can handle big down tuning.
So if you've got the $$$ check one out.

 

[stefean]

Oh, another thing...this thread should probably move to the basses forum.

Yeah, I realized that; my bad.