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soulata · Post by **soulata** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:18 pm

what would you suggest?

I'd spend up to 600$, manufacturers that have dealers here are warwick, yamaha and washburn.

any ideas?

thanks

k

(i'll go and check some out, but i'm a lousy bass player so...)

birrbits · Post by **birrbits** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:50 pm

I Have an ESP LTD that I've been very happy with.

Trojan Badger · Post by **Trojan Badger** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:56 pm

Warwick have the best name, Yamaha is well liked (in high-end models) by many pros. Always found Washburn to be fairly decent in the past but may not have the high-end expertise which gets passed down to base models. With a Warwick you get a high-end design with cheaper components and construction, a bit like the SE PRS guitars which are now so popular.

Cosmic Bandito · Post by **Cosmic Bandito** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:49 pm

I purchased a new Warwick Rockbass for about $500+, which I like a lot, because it plays & records well, but there are a few corners cut, and I had to learn to setup the neck and other minor repairs. I researched many basses because there in not much quality in that price range. But the only bass I've found since that made me regret the Rockbass was this Ibanez.

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=SRX500

I tried it in the store, thought it played amazing for the price, then saw it in a Bass Player magazine article on the best recently released products.

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:54 pm

soulata wrote:what would you suggest?

I'd spend up to 600$, manufacturers that have dealers here are warwick, yamaha and washburn.

any ideas?

thanks

k

(i'll go and check some out, but i'm a lousy bass player so...)

yoir signature answers your question...

soulata · Post by **soulata** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:58 pm

Hink wrote:yoir signature answers your question...

yeah, I saw that coming sooner or later

I'm looking for an opinion because what I might find great in the shop might turn in a disaster later (or at least a regretful purchase).

I know my way around saxes, but with basses and guitars I might use my eyes more than my ears.

k

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:06 pm

soulata wrote:
Hink wrote:yoir signature answers your question...
yeah, I saw that coming sooner or later

I'm looking for an opinion because what I might find great in the shop might turn in a disaster later (or at least a regretful purchase).

I know my way around saxes, but with basses and guitars I might use my eyes more than my ears.

k

tbh today you can do pretty much anything you like with electronics (check out some of EMG bass circuits). So not trying to sound like a wise guy, feel should be number one....

ugo · Post by **ugo** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:15 pm

whatever you decide to buy...make sure you play *every* note on the fingerboard first, before buying it. they should all ring clearly. additionally, make sure that the neck shape feels comfortable in your hands and that the strings are easy to fret. a well adjusted bass should be very easy to play, even for someone who's new at playing. (and dont let the salesman tell you otherwise.)

its also a good idea to check out the knobs and wiggle the jack a little bit. nothing should crackle or pop.

as far as tone goes, from those three manufacturers, you'll likely find several different pickup and electronics types, as well as some different woods. as a result, you should get a variety of tones to pick from. so my advice is to just let your ears tell you which one is right for you. everyone has their own views on tone, and since you're the one thats going to be playing the bass, you should pick one that makes you excited to play it. just close your eyes or stare at the amp (to avoid getting distracted by the looks of the bass) and just focus on the sound. see if any one in particular makes you want to play it longer than the others.

-ugo

ugo · Post by **ugo** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:18 pm

Hink wrote:(check out some of EMG bass circuits).

...or bartolini, or duncan.

-ugo

o'malley · Post by **o'malley** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:22 pm

I have a Yamaha bass. It's alright. I'd rather have a Fender Jazz Bass though.

bduffy · Post by **bduffy** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:42 pm

I'm playing an old Yamaha bass (and I mean old and neglected by owner) and I'm amazed at how good it sounds and plays. I can't wait to get it set up properly to see what it's capable of.

I find Yamaha is always a safe bet for getting maximum value for your (limited) money.

o'malley · Post by **o'malley** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:50 pm

Do you want Fretless? and how many strings 4, 5?

scuzzphut · Post by **scuzzphut** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 12:20 am

I have an Ibanez GAXB150

VERY cheap. But I love it. Plays like a dream, great sound. Played a lot of bigger, more expensive basses before I settled on it. It's just great fun to play

Barf · Post by **Barf** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:49 am

Get a secondhand Fender

Max el Belga · Post by **Max el Belga** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:58 am

Very important always try it unplugged !!!

cheapish bass guitar