Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray 5 VSS

Purely for studio use in my case, this instrument will appeal to those who like a traditional old-school Fender style bass, A cleaner playing technique pays dividends, it is not as forgiving of sloppy technique (like mine!) than a modern style instrument
It has a good throaty growl in the lower register and build quality is good for the price, the knobs and jack socket are solid & don't have any sideways movement.
On the downside, the low B has a slightly lower tension than the other strings which makes it slightly clanky to use, even when you've spent an entire day (like me!) working on the action. Also the tonal variation is quite narrow. It does what it does and perhaps isn't the most versatile instrument out there. But hey, it sounds great as it is & you have to bear in mind the price, it is a budget instrument for a 5-string bass.
In summary, if you're a Precision or Jazz Bass fan, you'll probably love it and it's ideal for a first 5-string.