Who makes long scale basses? Drop Ab/G# tuning.

[matt6g]

Hello there.
I've been looking to get a new 5 string, but I'm not sure where to look.
I play in Drop Ab tuning (Ab Eb Ab Db Gb) and I need a bass that can handle such tuning...you know, for that metal stuff.
I am currently playing a Schecter Stiletto Custom 5 (35 in) and it's just flop city, even with a .145 on the B string.
I know what most of you might be thinking - 'Hey man, just put thicker strings on the Schecter!'
No thanks, I'd rather have greater tension without having to play on big ass steel cables. But anyway...
The highest price I would pay for a new one is $1500.
I've been looking at Dingwall Combustions but I'm not sure how I feel about them.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can get an extended scale bass, preferably 37 inches, for a price no higher than $1500? (Other than Dingwall, of course)

Thank you in advance!
Rock on \m/

 

[Hobobob]

How many other 35" scale basses have you tried with this tuning? My 34" scale Ibanez wears a .136 low B that I routinely drop to A with no floppiness. The problem may lie in your particular bass.

 

[Stumbo]

Custom strings?

 

[mi_weesp]

I use stas pokotylo custom 36.5-24 bass with low G#. Awesome.

 

[Korladis]

Have you had it professionally set up?

I use a 34" scale bass for BEAD tuning with a .130 low B, and it's fine.

 

[spector_boogie]

Johnny April (w/ Staind) I think tunes to G# and uses import Spector Legend 5 strings and having heard plenty of live recordings of that, those sound fine. I think a 35" Spector Euro would be great for that. I tune my NS5 to GCGCF and it's only 34" scale and works for me.