PROTO·DOME Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Bas(s)ically I'm looking for something fairly decent for around £500 ($800). Thought I'd ask around here so I could get some personal experience. Thanks in advance, you are lovely people. I want you all. EDIT - It'll be for gigging around as opposed to jamming at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I can't believe i'm about to recommend an Ibanez but you might want to check this one out. http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR600 http://www.google.com/#q=Ibanez+SR600&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=p3R0UMmxD_G10AGRsIDIBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CDUQsxg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4e8959f351791230&biw=1024&bih=566 Might just be what you are looking for. Can't go wrong with a Fender Jazz either. What styles of music were you looking to do? Oh and I saw what you did thar with your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Awesome, thanks Gar. What styles of music were you looking to do?It'd be funk/soul/oldskool rock and a little bit of jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnappleMan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 A Fender Jazz bass is all you really need unless you have specific needs (number of frets, neck scale). Everyone needs at least one Fender Jazz or Precision bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril the Wolf Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 A Fender Jazz bass is all you really need unless you have specific needs (number of frets, neck scale). Everyone needs at least one Fender Jazz or Precision bass. You know normally I'd just be a butt and disagree but... I agree with Snapple, those sounds are like Critical. However if you get a Music Man by Ernie Ball (or the OLP equivalent) you can approximate a fender Jazz sound pretttyyy well. Though I will say the Precision tone can be found in like every single bass ever on the market ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Though I will say the Precision tone can be found in like every single bass ever on the market ever. www.rickenbacker.com http://www.fodera.com/PublicPages/Home.aspx (this is what i want, any donors?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshaggyfreak Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 While a bit out of your price range (not by much), I always suggest Carvin. I've been playing a Carvin bass for about 20 years and it has never done me wrong. They make versatile instruments that you can custom to your specifications. I personally find them a lot more comfortable to play than a Fender but that's a personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yeah a Fender bass is a solid choice for anyone. I would however say that the Ibanez SR series posted above are incredibly easy to play. I'm terrible at bass, but they feel really familiar to me as a guitarist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yeah a Fender bass is a solid choice for anyone.I would however say that the Ibanez SR series posted above are incredibly easy to play. I'm terrible at bass, but they feel really familiar to me as a guitarist. I played the SR600 in a store and was pretty impressed with it. Currently it's at the top of the list for my future music related purchases. I just wish they would change the "Slim & Fast" marketing BS. The slim I get but the fast? Not unless you lube up the back of the neck and the strings, and quite frankly i don't have the time to give an oriental massage to my basses every time i play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnappleMan Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 +1 on Carvin as well. I started with a Fender knockoff but when I knew what I wanted out of a bass I went to Carvin and never looked back. Carvin guitars are the ultimate also, I only use Carvin gear now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obtuse Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Personally, I'm not a fan of Ibanez basses. I swear by Music Man. The Music Man Sterling that I have is a dream to play. Here's a couple examples of me playing it... http://tindeck.com/listen/nydo http://tindeck.com/listen/zcza And here's a video of Prince of Darkness giving it a review ... I found mine used. I love buying used gear since it has been worn in already and you can get something better in a lower price range. The music man will be a bit higher than your current price range. However, I think they are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jane Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 These are fantastic basses for the money. I had one for five years, just sold it (own too many basses): http://www.fender.com/en-AU/products/vintage-modified-jazz-bass-70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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