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I've really been getting into playing bass here lately as I started challenging myself to write new songs strictly using the bass. I'm doing well so far but the bass I have is a complete piece of crap.
Always loved guitar and thought of bass as an afterthought but enlight of my love of the red hot chili peppers, I've discovered bass can be a truly awesome instrument.
So Im looking to invest some money into a quality bass.... Don't get me wrong.. I don't want to spend thousands of dollars, but just something with a good quality to get the job done.
any ideas?
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How about a Squier Jazz or Precision bass? They're not that expensive and they get the job done for sure..
I've got this one and I'm pretty happy with it:
http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0326702521
The Squier Precision bass models:
http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&cat=precisionbass
The Squier Jazz bass models:
http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&cat=jazzbass
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Squier Vintage-Modified Jaguar Bass
http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0327900506
it sounds great, plays incredibly good and it's versatile
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if I had to buy a bass I'd probably choose a H?fner Ignition VSB Beatles
some examples of how it sounds here ("Exemples sonores" in french)
http://www.thomann.de/fr/hoefner_ignition_beatles_bass_vsb.htm
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You can get almost whatever you want for $500 if you're will to look for it. I got my Fender's & BC Rich off of Ebay for less than $500 but I did a lot of work to them to get them the way I wanted. My Hamer was another story with A LOT of work but in the end, I got what I wanted.
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Nice Johnny, they look awesome.
Thanks for suggestions so far everyone..
I am def digging the Fender at the moment.. may have to do some searching
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Fenders are very high quality. I bought a Fender 1951 Japanese Re Issue P bass (modeled after the first electric bass). It plays great, and it stays in tune for so long. I can tune it, and keep it in a carrying case, even carry the case around and it will still stay in tune. I considered getting the Geddy Lee model bass, I always liked the look of the Fender Jaguar Bass too. The Roger Waters bass looks badass too!
A standard Jazz bass would probably be solid.
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Thunderbird!! The ultimate rock n' roll bass
Or maybe one of those bass-banjo's Les Claypool's using. They are pretty raw.
Can't say I've tested any of them. I have a Carvin, and I'm satisfied
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Quote from: westcoast_junkie on September 06, 2011, 01:41:27 PM
Thunderbird!! The ultimate rock n' roll bass
The only thing keeping me from getting one of those was the neck dive issue.
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Quote from: Johnny Rattlesnake on September 06, 2011, 02:21:34 PM
Quote from: westcoast_junkie on September 06, 2011, 01:41:27 PM
Thunderbird!! The ultimate rock n' roll bass
The only thing keeping me from getting one of those was the neck dive issue.
Haha
You'll probably get used to it
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Na, played one today, didn't like it. Liked the Nikki Sixx Hamerbirds & Spectorbirds he played before he endorsed Gibsons with the P&J pick-ups.
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What about the Gothic variant?
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Quote from: westcoast_junkie on October 05, 2011, 07:51:38 AM
What about the Gothic variant?
The Epiphone & Gibson Blackbirds?
Actually, instead of buying by looks; I'd suggest going to a store or shop where you have a selection of different basses so you can see what feels best.
My Fenders have the smallest neck out of what I own and the Hamer is definitely the largest feeling like a 5 string neck.
I'm always looking for gems that are used mainly because I don't like any of the newer bass designs out these days. Some quality stuff is out there to be had at a decent price even though that brand or body design might not be as fashionable with today's stuff.
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I'm gonna have to just go to a store and try them out.. i guess thats prob the best way... see which one speaks to me the most and sounds/feels good
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Quote from: D on October 06, 2011, 01:38:56 AM
I'm gonna have to just go to a store and try them out.. i guess thats prob the best way... see which one speaks to me the most and sounds/feels good
Good idea!
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