Acoustic bass...anyone

crow01 · #1 08-15-2010, 10:32 PM

Hiya TB and all great bassists of the world.

I am looking for (g.a.s) an acoustic bass. 4 string.

What's good, what's bad.

5string5fingers · #2 08-15-2010, 10:32 PM

Ibanez AEB10 seems to get alot of love around here.

kingbiscuitpant · #3 08-15-2010, 10:36 PM

the $200 Dean AEBs are great banf for the buck, I love my old carlo robelli to death

pbass337 · #4 08-15-2010, 10:45 PM

michael kelly firefly

upandb · #5 08-15-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5string5fingers

Ibanez AEB10 seems to get alot of love around here.

+1

NKUSigEp · #6 08-15-2010, 10:52 PM

If I had to pick, the Breedlove has the best projection and tone out of any I've played. It's quality and playability surpasses it's middle of the road price-point.

BIGmackie · #7 08-16-2010, 12:26 AM

I've played both the Dean and the Ibanez. They are both really similar to me, but I've probably only got about 2 hours total on both instruments combined.
If you are looking for a good entry level acoustic bass I would recomend either of these... I went the opposite route and bought a cello...

crazy_bassist · #8 08-16-2010, 12:32 AM

Fender Kingman SCE Bass is the way to go IMO.

ba$$ · #9 08-16-2010, 12:33 AM

I'm really loving the Epiphone "El Capitan" 4 string I got last week. Has a great tone, is fairly loud (haven't played w/ a guitarist yet), and also has a built in tuner w/ tone, volume, treb/bass knobs.

Dirty Chris · #10 08-16-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NKUSigEp

If I had to pick, the Breedlove has the best projection and tone out of any I've played. It's quality and playability surpasses it's middle of the road price-point.

Preface: I play with an accoustic guitar and a loud drummer so I go through an amp.

I can't afford any of the high-dollar ones so I started with the Michael Kelly Club Custom 4. It did me well for quite a while (a couple years).

I bought the Breedlove last Christmas because I was struck by the solid construction and the surprising projection. The neck is stable and the controls work well for me.

I won't say I wouldn't consider a higher-end AEB in the distant future but I will say I'm not entertaining any thoughts of even looking for a new AEB.

The Breedlove is way better than I am.

NKUSigEp · #11 08-16-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Chris

Preface: I play with an accoustic guitar and a loud drummer so I go through an amp.

I can't afford any of the high-dollar ones so I started with the Michael Kelly Club Custom 4. It did me well for quite a while (a couple years).

I bought the Breedlove last Christmas because I was struck by the solid construction and the surprising projection. The neck is stable and the controls work well for me.

I won't say I wouldn't consider a higher-end AEB in the distant future but I will say I'm not entertaining any thoughts of even looking for a new AEB.

The Breedlove is way better than I am.

Keep practicing then. The only other AEB I'd consider is a Taylor and that comes with a pretty big price tag.

SOB H.R.MC · #12 08-16-2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5string5fingers

Ibanez AEB10 seems to get alot of love around here.

+1

ggunn · #13 08-16-2010, 08:19 AM

A Tacoma Thunderchief was and is my choice.

Mike Dimin · #14 08-16-2010, 08:35 AM

I am not sure what your budget is but I have had a number and played many more. My current one, an Emerald Guitars XB is fantastic. Because it is all carbon fiber, it is not effected by weather or humidity. It does not succumb to the level of stress that bass strings put on the top of the guitar. Here is a link:
www.emeraldguitars.com

powellmacaque · #15 08-16-2010, 08:49 AM

For the mid-range ($200-700) I don't think you can beat a Michael Kelly or a Fender Kingman.

MNAirHead · #16 08-16-2010, 08:56 AM

Iv'e owned 10+ acoustics.. from cheapo inconisistent Deans to $3,000 variety

Ovation Applause was passable if just for dorking around.

Ibanez AEB10 if Ebaying

Michael Kelly if going fretless..

Yes you'll need an amp.

eaaa410 · #17 08-16-2010, 09:09 AM

I use a Fender Kingman as my main bass in an acoustic ensemble. It is easy to play as the neck is the same as a jazz and the action is very reasonable. It does suffer from neck dive which isn't an issue when sitting. It will have to be plugged in though, it just isn't loud enough otherwise for anything other than solo practice.

MyMusic · #18 08-16-2010, 09:13 AM

Ibanez AEB10. Not too expensive,solid construction, nice tone.

LDonnie · #19 08-16-2010, 09:20 AM

I played a couple of Ibanez acoustics, but I always thought the AEB10 was the most playable and best sounding one. It also was the acousticly loudest of the bunch. I also played a Tanglewood in the same pricerange which was very nice, don't know if it was better or worse than the AEB10 because I could not try both at the same location.

Ski3223 · #20 08-16-2010, 09:25 AM

I have a Takamine that's pretty nice. Really loud too.