viejid Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Looking for a new bass, 4, 5, 6 string, it doesnt matter... i just want something with a bright sound, will be used mainly for slapping. Any opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Originally posted by viejid: Looking for a new bass, 4, 5, 6 string, it doesnt matter... i just want something with a bright sound, will be used mainly for slapping. Any opinions?Your parameters are much too restrictive. You're going to spend 650.00 and you don't have a preference towards a certain number of strings? Curbow. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Originally posted by viejid: i just want something with a bright sound, will be used mainly for slapping.Anything with fresh stainless steel roundwounds and single coil pickups. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOfDoom Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 A G&L Tribute L2000 is right in that range. It can be bright, it can be warm, it can be fat, take your pick. In the end though, its all on your ears, play some basses, find the one you like. 650 is a lot of money, take your time in how you want to spend it. I do think you should checkk out the L2000 though, that is a sweet bass. -Chris Hobo Libido on MySpace Bipolar Express on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Originally posted by ChrisOfDoom: A G&L Tribute L2000 is right in that range. It can be bright, it can be warm, it can be fat, take your pick. In the end though, its all on your ears, play some basses, find the one you like. 650 is a lot of money, take your time in how you want to spend it. I do think you should checkk out the L2000 though, that is a sweet bass.beat me like a red-headed stepchild. Go to G&L's web page and they have a whole bunch of sound samples of the L2500 utilizing the different pups positions, series/parallel, and passive/active/active w/trble setpups. You are bound to find a slap tone you like. The one recomendation I always make is to get a PRemium Tribute as opposed to a regular tribute. The premiums have an Ash body while the regulars are basswood. Basswood is nice if you want a very light bass but Ash sounds better to my ears. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 There is so much good stuff available at that price point these days, it's unbelievable. So get out & try everything you can. I don't like the "brand name game," but in my travels I've had really good impressions of the following (in no order): Yamaha BB series (& check the RBX series, too) Godin Freeway series Godin BG series Ibanez BTB series Fender Japan Dean Edge series Spector imports That is by NO means an exhaustive list of the good stuff out there in this range. And everyone's tastes are different, anyway. But I think it should be very easy to find a good, slap-worthy bass in your price range. The market has NEVER been better for buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Get a Mexican-made Fender Jazz bass. End of topic. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Buy two basses just like mine. Keep the change. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Don't forget the used market. I've seen a fair number of used Warwicks on ebay in that price range (bolt-on Thumbs, Fortresses, and single p'up Streamers). "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Schecters are also in that price-range and they have a very politically correct website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I really like my Ibanez BTB405QM. I was originally going for an Ibanez Ergodyne model, but the guitar player in my then band had an Ergodyne guitar and it sucked so bad that I let go. Plus the guy at the store told me the Ergodyne was a good bass for slapping, but not too well as an all-rounder. That said, my BTB is a REALLY good bass, considering the money. I can't slap very good, but I can get a good slapping tone out of it. But like the rest said, play it and you'll hear it. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 +1 (Mexican Fender) Why not this one http://www.fender.com/products/show.php?partno=0131800 This bass is GREAT! Have one myself "Your mind is writing checks your body can't cash" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: Schecters are also in that price-range and they have a very politically correct website.I recently played a schecter stilleto 4 string styrung up with elixer 45's and LOW action...and I'll tell you that thing sounded nice and bright.....alos I spotted an old yamaha bb with pj pickups, it was neck through...and i'll say that thins sounded damn good all around....easily the best sounding bass ofr the price that i've heard. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Fender Geddy Lee jazz bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Carvin B4. Bolt on neck, single coil pups, and customize to your taste. www.carvin.com 1974 Fender Jazz 2003 Musicman StingRay 2006 Gibson LP Studio VM Carvin DCM1000 amp GK 410 SBX Cab SansampPBDDI Ampeg B100R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Originally posted by Bumpcity: Fender Geddy Lee jazz bass.I officially ammend my vote and now second that motion with an additional plea. Save 20 bucks for a fresh set of rotosounds......and somewhere down the road you might wanna pick up a couple washers and dryers. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiser_dup2 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Originally posted by Danno: Carvin B4. Bolt on neck, single coil pups, and customize to your taste. www.carvin.com I'll second that suggestion. They start at about $620, but there is $100 off sale going right now so they start about $520. Very high quality construction. Or if you're good with your hands, you can build a Carvin Bolt Kit with a lot of options added for about $500. Bruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Definitely two of the tops in my book are the Fender Geddy Lee Jazz bass and the Sting Precision bass. Both great, and both pretty cheap. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I actually pu the geddy lee before the sting. Both deliver beautiful sounds, and botha re workable, but the geddy lee wins by a nose because of it's added versatility and the fact that with the sting bass one might be tempted to upgrade bridge or pickup while with the geddy lee the sound is already there. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 What is this "Geddy Lee" bass of which everyone speaks? Is this instrument anything like the Fender Ben Loy j bass? If it is, you should get it easily for less than $650 and have a quality instrument. If you're anyone other than dcr, you'll get another $100 or so off the price. Why? Apparently just because! Peace. --SW PS: There are lots of lovely instruments to be had for sub-$650. Among them the aforementioned Ben Loy ...errrr, Geddy Lee model. I'd also put in a vote for a Carvin B4 or B5 w/ ash body and maple neck/'board. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Originally posted by Dr. Sweet Willie: [QB] What is this "Geddy Lee" bass of which everyone speaks? Is this instrument anything like the Fender Ben Loy j bass? If it is, you should get it easily for less than $650 and have a quality instrument. If you're anyone other than dcr, you'll get another $100 or so off the price. Why? Apparently just because! Peace. --SW QB]I've ammended my vote again. Now instead of the geddy lee model My vote goes towards the Benloy bass. Why you may ask. Well because I'd rather play like the great loy than some guy from canada that lays with neil peart Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scyzoryk Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Ibanez Soundgear/BTB. I've played practically every bass in two competing bass stores in my area, and these ones win hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Originally posted by Dr. Sweet Willie: [QBIf it is, you should get it easily for less than $650 and have a quality instrument. If you're anyone other than dcr, you'll get another $100 or so off the price. Why? Apparently just because! [/QB]Awww, maaaaan! PS The Carvin bolt-on is a great suggestion. And as it happens, my Geddy Lee falls into my "pry it from my cold dead hands" category. The Fender early 50s reissue is also way cool. And then there are always do-it-yourselfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoffman Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Originally posted by jeremy c: Get a Mexican-made Fender Jazz bass. End of topic. Most respectfully agreed. "The world will still be turning when you've gone." - Black Sabbath Band site: www.finespunmusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Originally posted by jeremy c: Get a Mexican-made Fender Jazz bass. End of topic. FWIW I have two. (fretted & fretless) I absolutely love them both. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuego Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Originally posted by kenfxj: Originally posted by jeremy c: Get a Mexican-made Fender Jazz bass. End of topic. FWIW I have two. (fretted & fretless) I absolutely love them both.I agree! i got one and i love the thing 2 death! Bright and snappy, also cheap The basses -'04 MIM Jazz bass black -'98 Fender American-Deluxe P-bass natural -Peavey FuryII blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle12am Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 My two cents-- I played with an OLP Music Man copy ($200 at Musician's Friend) and was friggin blown away at the tone, construction. I've heard of people switching the stock soapbar for a Seymour Duncan pick-up -- another $200 or so -- and not being able to tell the difference between the OLP and it's $1500 daddy. "Women and rhythm section first" -- JFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 For me personally? Lakland Skyline 44-01, no contest. I've owned more basses than I should have in the last few years and none of them fit ME better. ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO_ROB Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 i got my fender american p-bass for under $650. brand new. but yes i would agree with the mexican fenders or you could probably pick up two used made in japan fenders for less than $650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Squire "J". Set you back about $135 if you whine to the geek working behind the counter at SuperGuitarMeagMartCo. And it will do what you need to do untill you are ready to purchase something better. I will assume you are just starting out. If you decide you don't like the bass, or get more respect as a frontman or guitarist, then you are out $135. Now you can sell it to someone else for $50 and bite the loss, or do a wonderful Pete Townsend/Jimi Hendrix with the thing as a prop. Review your local municipalities fire code before attempting. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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