Tried out a few basses today, tried an Epi EB-3 and sounded lovely and played well too. Also tried a few Yamaha RBX basses which also played well.
Didn't get a chance to try out any Ibanez's though but i've heard good things.
Thanks for the input, been very helpful
edit: stumbled across a few short-scale basses and seeing as i enjoyed the feel of the EB-3, i was thinking about the EB-0 but they seem to be getting mixed reviews...would getting a short-scale bass as my first bass limit me? I've heard they can have issues with tone although after doing a quick search, these claims seem to be fairly inaccurate! I guess it depends on what i feel comfortable with. (I know you can't make up my mind for me but i can do with the advice!)
decisions decisions!