This was just released this year, and it feels like a godsend because this kind of bass is perfect for me, especially since I’ve been thinking a lot about getting started on recording my debut solo EP. Originally, I was going to use a standard BTB747 to record that EP, but this is even better because of the advantages of fanned-fret basses, which include having some degree of more comfortable playing, but, most importantly, it entails a more clear and robust sound for lower frequencies as well.

I used to play six-string bass regularly and primarily, but due to complications with my family, I lost many of my instruments.

I got a budget 4-string Yamaha as a gift, and I practice it every day, but my heart has been with the extended-range prog metal kind of deal for ages.

I intend to use this as my signature instrument, as it’s basically the only easily accessible model that gives me everything I want from a bass. I intend to use drop A tuning on it, so it’ll be rigged up with the strings from lowest to highest being A₀–E₁–A₁–D₂–G₂–C₃–F₃.

Like I said, this is most certainly what I’m going to record my debut solo EP with. When I’ve saved up a good deal of money, especially now that I’m getting back to job stability, I plan to make it work. I have everything I need to get started on this album except for the instrument itself. I have recording equipment and a DAW, alongside my brain, creativity, and fingers, of course.

I have conceptualized some things on my 4-string already, and I feel a lot of inspiration through the ideas I’ve been able to come up with so far.

I will also eventually seek out a full band, and yes, we will dj0nt obviously, but I’ll be more likely to look for other musicians after I finally start the process of beginning the actual technical workings of my solo EP, such as full-fledged songwriting, recording, and production.

It will be an instrumental progressive metal bass EP consisting of multiple seven-string bass tracks, programmed drums, and maybe some light synth-like ambiance as well.