Possibly I just need to put my thoughts on paper; but I'd love to hear any other opinions.
I need a five string bass. I'd had a few too many occasions now where I've had to sit in on one and I inevitably end up a 4th flat at some point. Having done the rounds of my local music shops I'm down to a BB435 or a TRBX605FM, there the only options I both like and can afford. Problem is I like both of them, and while they play near identically, they sound quite different and I can't make up my mind. So thoughts?
Here's my take:
BB435
I need a five string bass. I'd had a few too many occasions now where I've had to sit in on one and I inevitably end up a 4th flat at some point. Having done the rounds of my local music shops I'm down to a BB435 or a TRBX605FM, there the only options I both like and can afford. Problem is I like both of them, and while they play near identically, they sound quite different and I can't make up my mind. So thoughts?
Here's my take:
BB435
- Half the price (this one has some cosmetic damage so $$ off)
- Can probably do my home sound well (Heavy La Bella flats on a fender)
- Bridge pickup a little uninspired
- Neck pickup lacks some depth
- Bridge pickup is fun
- B string has more definition (probably a pickup thing)
- Active? (Probably a boon for taming the occasional interesting back line)
- Probably will never flatwound thump half as well as the fender. (I'm not sure if this is good or bad)
