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I have a fender 5 jazz and love it...But thats only if you have owned a 4 string before...I wouldnt recomend a 5 string with out you getting your hands used to a 4 string first.

But if you dont really care about my advice on getting a 4 first I'll just tell you that its really good with tone and I like how it reacts to what I want it to do...Oh and I recomend not getting a fretless.

Anybody know anything about Violin Basses? My main concern is have you seen any 6 string violin basses?

I'm thinking about asking for one for Christmas, would it be worth giving up all my Christmas presents for?


Or...


SHould I save up and get a 7-string? I've played 6 for about 3 months now, and I love how the sevens sound. But what's your favorite seven and why? WHat does it sound like.(Compare it to a Rick, Musicman, or Fender please.)

OPTION 3!:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBASR506

What do you guys think of that? I dig Ibanez sound. But have any of you played it? I'd like to know how well it plays, is the neck fast or is it like a P-bass neck? Do you know if I can find it cheaper somewhere also?

I ended up with a Schecter Diamond Series Stiletto Custom-5. It is in a black satin finish. I bought it used, they don't sell the version I got anymore. It looks like the Custom-4 model in black satin, it has the same diamond inlay and design, but it's just an older version of the Custom-5.
Looks, sounds, and plays great. I would certainly recommend this for anyone. And about the 5 string thing, it's actually easier to play on a 5 string if you want some extra speed and precision. But like you said, you gotta get used to a 4 string first.

Sheesh, too many strings for me, I don't need the extra high note on the six string, so I just stick to the 5. What are the primary strings that you actually use, because if you do not use the extra high notes, you could save some cash by getting something with less strings and tuning to your needs. I don't mean to criticize you, I have never heard you play. I can see using a six string, but if you don't need all the notes on it, just tune it to the notes that you want from the seven string and eliminate an extra string and the extra cost. If cost is of no problem for you, go for it! Also, I DO know that Hofner has released a version of the Violin bass for cheaper, and Epiphone has the four string Viola, but I have no clue if Hofner has made a six string model. If you dig Ibanez, I suggest you simply try it out, I had no clue how Schecters played until I tried one, and that is my current five string. Also, you might aim to try out at least a five string on the Ibanez, because you never know about the finishes or how fast a wider neck plays on different brands. The only brands that I can truly vouch for as having a quick neck are ESP, Schecter (Wonderful satin feel on the Stiletto), and certain Fenders (Definitely not the P-bass though).

thanx's.

sounds great but is a heavy sucker i must say even tho my guitar is heavyer