[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1483184438' post='3205255']
Just to make things awkward, if you don't need the low B, have you considered tuning a five string E to C?
However, going on the specs alone of the three you've identified, I'd guess the second ESP would fit the bill best - through neck, exotic wood and 34" scale, which I think would be preferable for the upper register.
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I thought about a 5 string E to C, but I cant find any bass sold with that configuration, so I should use a normal 5er and send it to the luthier to make the changes. The thing is I dont really trust the luthiers in my city for such a delicate job. I need the bass to have perfect tuning on the upper neck, decently low action and a consistent tone across the strings. I really fear a luthier converting a normal 5er to an E to C would mess up something, so I prefer to buy a standard 6 strings.
Yeah the second ESP is my favourite between the 3 basses, but I'll wait for some other opinion before pulling the trigger on that.
Thanks a lot and happy new year.