Greetings.
I'm looking to get my very first bass.
I actually already got one, but I can still return it in case I change my mind, which I'm starting to believe I have. Also the salesperson seemed a little to happy with selling me this.
I got a Sandberg California TM5, and let me start by saying that I really like it.
That is however the most expensive instrument I've bought so far, and I think that it might be a little overkill.
I have a Takamine acoustic guitar which I spent 1500€ on, and I like it but it's really not that much better than the Yamaha guitar I have, which where only in the ~650€ range, which I think hit a very nice quality to price ratio. My guess is that the same goes with bass guitars, so I would like to maybe find a cheaper bass which is still really nice, opening up for the remaining money to be spent on other equipment instead.
And I would like to hear if you folks had some recommendations?
What I've (doubtfully) figured out I like so far is:
The Sandberg California TM5, obviously. It feels and sounds great.
I think I like the sound, primarily due to it's active humbucker pickup. It have a really nice 'umpf' to it.
I don't know what makes it feel great to play on, but the strings seems easy to twist and the fingerboard is really nice to hold. Some of the other bases I tried felt more edgy with strings much harder to work with.
Regarding the music I would like to play, I'm trying to move my skill set from folk/pop in the direction of some hard rock and melodic metal.
I would prefer a five string bass, but I'm open for awesome four strings as well.
Also, I'm using the bass for recording, and don't expect it to ever be used for a live performances.
Best regards, and thank in advance.