brenbass

Hi guys
Im currently on the hunt for a new bass
I play in a metal band and we tune to drop A ( v low )
I had my eyes on either SR 520 or ESP Surveyor
I bought a SR 520 but the build quality and tone etc was not half as good as I
had expected, when I tuned to drop A ,adjusted neck etc it didnt sound like much either.
I own an Ibanez K5 and the difference in build quality & sound is massive

I dont like the 520 and feels quite cheap...
So Im gonna send back the SR 520 and go for something else
Im on the hunt for a 4 string that will hold low tuning and a big sound
Price range £650 ish
Has anyone any recommendations
Cheers

Im on the hunt for a new bass and narrowed it down to the above
Ibanez SR 520 or ESP Surveyor
Has anyone experience / feedback on either
I play in a metal band and am looking for a phat tone
These basses are not sold locally sold do not have an option of trying before buying
I would be swaying towards the ibanez - due to slim neck and lightweight body
Thanks

Hi guys
I have an old 1994 Aria pro 2 igb 30 and looking for some info.

I want to get new pickups, I aint too clued up on new pickups etc. and whats out there at the minute

I want to install active pickups, what active pickups will fit this bass?
I play in a metal band and use a K5 kinda gettin sick of it, The aria is just an old one gathering dust so was thinkin of doin it up and using
the 4 string
Which would be the best pickups for the aria for the powerful tones, Bartolonis etc?

Will this bass still sound like sh*t with new pickups, would I be best off sellin the K5
keeping my money and putting it towards sumet like a -cheaper range warwick <£800 budget


Cheers guys any help in the right direction would be great!