Getting a new bass for recording, suggestions?

[ParsonsMatt]

I want to upgrade the bass I have for recording

I could get new pickups for the one I have now ( Spector Performer 5 string ) but I don't think it'd help too much. It's got a basswood body and it just sounds muddy and undefined, even when I tune it up to D G C F A... I'm not too happy with it, but it does its job.

I was browsing Rondo for a new bass to invest in, and I came across two potential candidates:

http://www.rondomusic.com/web825bk.html
http://www.rondomusic.com/sjb-75ltdna.html

The ash body is a huge plus. The big difference that I'm concerned about are the pickups.

Would humbuckers or single coils be better for a deep, growly, tight tone? Not necessarily a fat sound, but a lean, powerful deal. I'm not familiar with bass so I can't describe what I want very well.

I plan on putting active EMGs in there.

Thanks!

 

[whitedamp]

EMG 35DC!

 

[Razorjack]

Look at Cort, the Curbow is an excellent bass. The B5 is amazing too.

 

[Meisterjäger]

Look at Cort, the Curbow is an excellent bass. The B5 is amazing too.

I've been looking for a bass for my home recordings, and the Cort Curbow was awesome. Little tiny body, but it really had some punch. It has an active Bertolini pickup, which did sound really nice.

I'm gettin ahold of a 5 string Yamaha today from a friend. I always loved that bass!

 

[mauro_p]

Would humbuckers or single coils be better for a deep, growly, tight tone? Not necessarily a fat sound, but a lean, powerful deal. I'm not familiar with bass so I can't describe what I want very well.

I plan on putting active EMGs in there.

http://www.rondomusic.com/spjash.html
Nice ash body, looks classy. Ok, classy for $159.95.
Got the precision's tight deepness and got the single in the bridge nasty growl.

Cheers
Mauro