So, I'm graduating this year and I've decided to buy an expensive bass..Well if you count a bass up to 800 euros expensive then yeah. That's my budget guys. I've already had suggestions about getting a Fender Mexico Jazz bass or some Yamaha basses, but I've never liked the products of both companies. I want you lads to suggest basses like Warwicks. Four strings and Five strings are welcome, although the five string basses are less desirable to me. So shoot your ideas!
A bass upgrade
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ehdwuld
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Re: A bass upgrade
I prefer the low weight and smooth styling of the Ibanez SR series
I currently have the SR500 and the SR300M (love that maple neck on Candy Apple Red)
the necks feel great to me
my buddy has the 5 string SR505
he was used to the wider fender 5 string spacing
and took a while to get used to the tighter Ibanez spacing
makes slapping and popping a bit more tricky
now he would have no other
I, myself, prefer the 4 string the neck just fits my hand so well
I have noticed that the 4 and 5 string Ibanez necks are very close to the same size
I prefer the low weight and smooth styling of the Ibanez SR series
I currently have the SR500 and the SR300M (love that maple neck on Candy Apple Red)
the necks feel great to me
my buddy has the 5 string SR505
he was used to the wider fender 5 string spacing
and took a while to get used to the tighter Ibanez spacing
makes slapping and popping a bit more tricky
now he would have no other
I, myself, prefer the 4 string the neck just fits my hand so well
I have noticed that the 4 and 5 string Ibanez necks are very close to the same size
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Ginormous - yeah Artist Systems is still in business. Demanic - Schecters are usually bad quality here. Anyways lads I'm not buying from my own country, because well...We're considered a Third World country and the guitar market is horrible. I'm planning on going to Thomann and purchasing.
Ginormous - yeah Artist Systems is still in business. Demanic - Schecters are usually bad quality here. Anyways lads I'm not buying from my own country, because well...We're considered a Third World country and the guitar market is horrible. I'm planning on going to Thomann and purchasing.
jtougas
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What kind of music do you play? While basses are a little less genre specific than guitars, it does impact the sound you're aiming for...
Looking at Thomann's website, G & L Tribute's would be well within your price range (and an excellent choice, IMHO), as well as a few other very workable instruments. You might be able to find a used Spector, too...
What kind of music do you play? While basses are a little less genre specific than guitars, it does impact the sound you're aiming for...
Looking at Thomann's website, G & L Tribute's would be well within your price range (and an excellent choice, IMHO), as well as a few other very workable instruments. You might be able to find a used Spector, too...
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I play mostly rock based music, with blues and jazz mixes. Spectors are one of the most horrible basses I've ever played..they had one in a local shop here. The G & L Tribute's are not very pleasing to the eye. If I buy something that's a copy of a Music Man I'd buy the cheapest Sterling.
I play mostly rock based music, with blues and jazz mixes. Spectors are one of the most horrible basses I've ever played..they had one in a local shop here. The G & L Tribute's are not very pleasing to the eye. If I buy something that's a copy of a Music Man I'd buy the cheapest Sterling.
dystrust
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What type of Spector was that, and what made it 'horrible'? I'll admit that their Performer series are junk, but judging any company based on its cheapest product line really isn't a great idea. I could play a Squier Affinity and conclude that everything Fender makes is horrible, but that doesn't make it true. Spector's Legend and Euro product lines are excellent (especially the Euros) though they may be out of your price range.
My fiance has a Spector NS-4CR-FM (basically a late 90s Euro 4) that I'll put up against just about anything in terms of playability & tone, at least for how I play. I'll admit to not knowing the used market in Europe, but used Euro 4s can easily be had on ebay for $800-1000 here.
What type of Spector was that, and what made it 'horrible'? I'll admit that their Performer series are junk, but judging any company based on its cheapest product line really isn't a great idea. I could play a Squier Affinity and conclude that everything Fender makes is horrible, but that doesn't make it true. Spector's Legend and Euro product lines are excellent (especially the Euros) though they may be out of your price range.
My fiance has a Spector NS-4CR-FM (basically a late 90s Euro 4) that I'll put up against just about anything in terms of playability & tone, at least for how I play. I'll admit to not knowing the used market in Europe, but used Euro 4s can easily be had on ebay for $800-1000 here.
jtougas
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Ummm... Not really a copy when they're both designs Leo Fender had a hand in...
Ummm... Not really a copy when they're both designs Leo Fender had a hand in...
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Spector Performer 5 DLX Blue Satin. I played that, the sound I was getting from it just didn't hit my ears in a pleasant way...The truss rod inside was moving, tuners, well didn't tune, bridge was shaky as well (stings were moving). Was overall a bad experience with slap, pick and finger technique...
Spector Performer 5 DLX Blue Satin. I played that, the sound I was getting from it just didn't hit my ears in a pleasant way...The truss rod inside was moving, tuners, well didn't tune, bridge was shaky as well (stings were moving). Was overall a bad experience with slap, pick and finger technique...
jtougas
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Re: A bass upgrade
Take your time when you get to the shop, play a wide range of gear, and buy what sings to you. Upside of going with a slightly less expensive bass is that you could maybe spend more on other things you can't easily get your hands on back home. Maybe improve the amp, too? Maybe some recording gear?
Take your time when you get to the shop, play a wide range of gear, and buy what sings to you. Upside of going with a slightly less expensive bass is that you could maybe spend more on other things you can't easily get your hands on back home. Maybe improve the amp, too? Maybe some recording gear?
BlueTalon
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Re: A bass upgrade
Here is a Bass Musician Magazine review of a Marcus Miller - Sire bass.
"Honestly, I was blown away by the V7. The finish on the bass is impeccable, the neck felt amazing (it was one of things that they spent a great deal of time and care on) and the resonance of the bass was great. In short, even acoustically this instrument played and felt like it should cost AT LEAST triple or more what it does. And we haven’t even talked about the electronics yet....
The Marcus Miller V7 bass from Sire Guitars is a game changer. The concept of putting quality instruments into everyone’s hands is extremely well thought out, only eclipsed by the thought that went into the V7 bass. Available in 4 or 5 string versions with swamp ash or alder bodies and starting at $399, there is something for everyone with the V7 bass."
The next bass I buy new is going to be a Sire bass.
Here is a Bass Musician Magazine review of a Marcus Miller - Sire bass.
"Honestly, I was blown away by the V7. The finish on the bass is impeccable, the neck felt amazing (it was one of things that they spent a great deal of time and care on) and the resonance of the bass was great. In short, even acoustically this instrument played and felt like it should cost AT LEAST triple or more what it does. And we haven’t even talked about the electronics yet....
The Marcus Miller V7 bass from Sire Guitars is a game changer. The concept of putting quality instruments into everyone’s hands is extremely well thought out, only eclipsed by the thought that went into the V7 bass. Available in 4 or 5 string versions with swamp ash or alder bodies and starting at $399, there is something for everyone with the V7 bass."
The next bass I buy new is going to be a Sire bass.
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