Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
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Johnny the Kid
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Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
It's slowly progressed from asking about a bass to fighting about something. Typical SD fashion.
Anyways, dude, like I said before, your best option is to go to the shop closest to you with the biggest selection of basses and a blindfold, and try out everything sub $500. If you like it then get. Have someone go with you so that they can check to make sure you're not handed a $1200 Am Standard Jazz Bass, and just play their whole selection. That's what I did, and that's why I ended up with a stingray. These guys can point you in the direction that they think is best, but only you can really decide what the best option for you is.
It's slowly progressed from asking about a bass to fighting about something. Typical SD fashion.
Anyways, dude, like I said before, your best option is to go to the shop closest to you with the biggest selection of basses and a blindfold, and try out everything sub $500. If you like it then get. Have someone go with you so that they can check to make sure you're not handed a $1200 Am Standard Jazz Bass, and just play their whole selection. That's what I did, and that's why I ended up with a stingray. These guys can point you in the direction that they think is best, but only you can really decide what the best option for you is.
DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
Unless you live in Podunk USA like I do, and the only choices you have are "cheapest import crap they made" and "I didn't think they could make cheaper import crap".
Unless you live in Podunk USA like I do, and the only choices you have are "cheapest import crap they made" and "I didn't think they could make cheaper import crap".
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
Fair enough. Yes, I was assuming that he has a shop nearby, but if not, then that ESP bass that someone posted about is a great piece.
Fair enough. Yes, I was assuming that he has a shop nearby, but if not, then that ESP bass that someone posted about is a great piece.
SongsForTheDeaf
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Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
I think the best bass you could get for the price would be a Classic vibe bass... I plan on getting the jazz once I have some money after paying off the bass amp first haha.
As for amps for recording you may wanna just get a pod or sansamp like you mentioned I'm using a 1976 Traynor YBA-2b combo .. only 25 watts all tube with EL84s and 12ax7as and find it plenty loud enough for just jamming around or recording
I think the best bass you could get for the price would be a Classic vibe bass... I plan on getting the jazz once I have some money after paying off the bass amp first haha.
As for amps for recording you may wanna just get a pod or sansamp like you mentioned I'm using a 1976 Traynor YBA-2b combo .. only 25 watts all tube with EL84s and 12ax7as and find it plenty loud enough for just jamming around or recording
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
Well, looking around...
I saw an Aria Pro II P/J in a pawn shop for a buck fifty. Really like it. All natural.
I also saw an Ibby G10 - the little short scale job. SIlver. Would definitely work.
I saw a Classic Vibe J in my fave Sam Ash. Unfortunately...I saw SOMETHING ELSE, SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN CALLING TO ME!!!!!!!
So my search for a bass is on hold. But fear not - there shall be no ice manning here! a N?D is coming.
Well, looking around...
I saw an Aria Pro II P/J in a pawn shop for a buck fifty. Really like it. All natural.
I also saw an Ibby G10 - the little short scale job. SIlver. Would definitely work.
I saw a Classic Vibe J in my fave Sam Ash. Unfortunately...I saw SOMETHING ELSE, SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN CALLING TO ME!!!!!!!
So my search for a bass is on hold. But fear not - there shall be no ice manning here! a N?D is coming.
ginormous
Understatmentologist
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
Oh, yes, the late 70s-mid 80s Aria Pro II. Seriously underrated MIJ action. Until the mid to late 80s, they were made by Matsumoku, one of Japan's leading guitar manufacturers.
After that, pretty much MIK, although quite decent quality.
Buck and a half? If it fits your hand and sounds good, grab it, Babbitt!*
*(It's a bass player thing... listen to "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey. Funk Brothers reference.)
Oh, yes, the late 70s-mid 80s Aria Pro II. Seriously underrated MIJ action. Until the mid to late 80s, they were made by Matsumoku, one of Japan's leading guitar manufacturers.
After that, pretty much MIK, although quite decent quality.
Buck and a half? If it fits your hand and sounds good, grab it, Babbitt!*
*(It's a bass player thing... listen to "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey. Funk Brothers reference.)
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JohnJohn
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uOpt
Something Cool
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
Like with guitars, there are some undervalued basses that get the job done well.
Kramer Focus, about the same as the guitars. MIJ, Schaller hardware, generally high quality, maybe heavy and clunky.
Some MIJ Fernandez labeled basses. The Jazz basses in particular are very popular new and very cheap used, as in $200 or so. I have one I want to part out, BTW.
Ibanez Blazer and Roadstar, but unlike the guitarists the bassists recognize the value a bit more and the basses are more expensive. Still a bargain but not as much as in the guitar world.
1982-1983 American Vintage reissues, basically the same thing as Gilmour's Strats, are much cheaper than the guitars. Talking $1800 here or so but hey, better than the guitars.
Like with guitars, there are some undervalued basses that get the job done well.
Kramer Focus, about the same as the guitars. MIJ, Schaller hardware, generally high quality, maybe heavy and clunky.
Some MIJ Fernandez labeled basses. The Jazz basses in particular are very popular new and very cheap used, as in $200 or so. I have one I want to part out, BTW.
Ibanez Blazer and Roadstar, but unlike the guitarists the bassists recognize the value a bit more and the basses are more expensive. Still a bargain but not as much as in the guitar world.
1982-1983 American Vintage reissues, basically the same thing as Gilmour's Strats, are much cheaper than the guitars. Talking $1800 here or so but hey, better than the guitars.
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JohnJohn
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Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
+1 to what Reggie said about Aria Pro II stuff being hidden gold.
The hardware and electronics could be a little junky, but over all a fairly solid piece for the investment.
+1 to what Reggie said about Aria Pro II stuff being hidden gold.
The hardware and electronics could be a little junky, but over all a fairly solid piece for the investment.
ginormous
Understatmentologist
Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
If you're shopping for pawn shop gold, try the Kawai brand. Sold from mid-80s to 2000 in the US.
The KRB969: Schaller P-J pickups with an active circuit; Schaller hardware, ash body, maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard.
The FIIB Zebra: laminated 3-piece body, neck-through maple/mahog laminate with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
Either soapbar or P active pickups, twin 9 volt batteries.
There were also various 4 and 5 string bolt-ons as well; some with hard finishes (black, pearl white and candy red) were sold in the Japanese home market.
Prices are fair to good, and the wood is impeccable, since Kawai is primarily an acoustic piano manufacturer.
If you're shopping for pawn shop gold, try the Kawai brand. Sold from mid-80s to 2000 in the US.
The KRB969: Schaller P-J pickups with an active circuit; Schaller hardware, ash body, maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard.
The FIIB Zebra: laminated 3-piece body, neck-through maple/mahog laminate with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
Either soapbar or P active pickups, twin 9 volt batteries.
There were also various 4 and 5 string bolt-ons as well; some with hard finishes (black, pearl white and candy red) were sold in the Japanese home market.
Prices are fair to good, and the wood is impeccable, since Kawai is primarily an acoustic piano manufacturer.
brunogio
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Re: Bass Guys - A question from a guitar player
For other value priced basses a few more ideas:
Guild Pilots from the 90's - USA made some come with active pickups and my bass player recently bought one for under $400. Very slender necks like the Ibbys and lightweight.
Yamaha BB line. I've recently played one and brand new are under $500 so a slightly used one should be less. Indonesian made but very nice nonetheless. Comes with an Alnico humbucker and a ceramic single blade. I think they play fast and I'm primarily a guitarist.
For other value priced basses a few more ideas:
Guild Pilots from the 90's - USA made some come with active pickups and my bass player recently bought one for under $400. Very slender necks like the Ibbys and lightweight.
Yamaha BB line. I've recently played one and brand new are under $500 so a slightly used one should be less. Indonesian made but very nice nonetheless. Comes with an Alnico humbucker and a ceramic single blade. I think they play fast and I'm primarily a guitarist.
