Best bass you can get for under $1000

[Jason P Bass]

Originally Posted by bottomzone

Hands down, my Peavey Cirrus USA 5 string. For the money, it can't be beat!!!

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

Exactly.

There other suggestions are nice, but if you want the right answer, it's MIA Peavey Cirrus 5.

[Jason P Bass]

Originally Posted by infamusblkdeath

LOL cause it's rediculously true. only thing that usually varies is the string number. precision, tort, flats. that is literally the cream of the crop here. it's not even a stereotype it's so true..

So true that you could redicule it, or get a better bass for less money.

[rilindmc]

I'd say stingray 5. you can see them used for under 1k alot, I'm more of a 4 string guy, so I can't really rec. fender because they're more 4 string. Ibanez makes some good stuff too. I like their btbs, they're pretty cool, and its easy to get those high notes.

[Ronnietex]

Spector EuroLX. Find one used in great shape, never look back. Nothing growls like a Spector they say, and I have to agree.

[fernandino]

once i picked up a used lakland skyline 55-01 for 500... it was hard for me to play anything else.

[JimiLL]

Originally Posted by metallicafan18

Look for a used Spector Euro 5. Check the classifieds

This. Ive never had a bass that gets as much attention as this one does. Real high end player bass

[mcglyph]

+1 on Carvin. I have one and do in fact love it. They do suffer in resale, or have their is some evidence the new SB5000 models are holding value.

[infamusblkdeath]

Originally Posted by Jason P Bass

So true that you could redicule it, or get a better bass for less money.

IMO i could. i'll bet i could find a bunch of basses that cost less and give more tonal variety than a p that also look just as good. only cause i can(i'm not THAT big on fender, and again.. everything here is just MO)

[bigchiefbc]

Don't sleep on the G&L L-2500 Tribute. I got mine brand new for under 700, and it's just a fantastic bass.

[Catbuster]

SBMM Ray35 comes to mind.

[dhagler]

Originally Posted by IntrepidCellist

Schecter Stiletto Studio 5. Play a few and find one that has the weight you like. Solid electronics, great build quality, good low Bs, and excellent tone and consistency. The only variance is the weight; there are some light ones, and some real boat anchors.

+1. I bought one used on eBay for less than $500, and new they are only $750.

[Ed_in_NE_Ohio]

Bumping this thread by posting the link to an interesting article in the new issue of Premier Guitar magazine:
"5 Basses Under a Grand: Fender, G&L, Ibanez, Shecter, Sterling by Music Man"

Thoughts?

BTW, I'm a little surprised to see no mentions here (or in the article) of the Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass?

[DiabolusInMusic]

While since you brought it up anyways, I don't think you can beat Carvin in this price range. You might not get a ton of fancy features with a $1000 limit but a bare bones Carvin will play better than any other major manufacturers basses in that price range in my experience.

[Herrick]

Originally Posted by Ed_in_NE_Ohio

Bumping this thread by posting the link to an interesting article in the new issue of Premier Guitar magazine:
"5 Basses Under a Grand: Fender, G&L, Ibanez, Shecter, Sterling by Music Man"

Thoughts?

BTW, I'm a little surprised to see no mentions here (or in the article) of the Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass?

The OP wanted a 5-string.

Warning: The Following Post Is Off Topic: I can usually remember my own posts. However, I have no recollection of making that post on the 1st page a year ago. Could it be a doppleherrick?

[MCS4]

Another vote for Carvin. I picked them when I had to make the same choice (first good bass, around $1,000 to spend) and it was definitely the right choice. Ten years and a handful of basses later, that first Carvin LB70 is still my No. 1. Plus you get the satisfaction of having much more say in terms of colors, options, woods, etc. than the mostly-stockchoices at that
price point.

[seang15]

Originally Posted by MCS4

Another vote for Carvin. I picked them when I had to make the same choice (first good bass, around $1,000 to spend) and it was definitely the right choice. Ten years and a handful of basses later, that first Carvin LB70 is still my No. 1. Plus you get the satisfaction of having much more say in terms of colors, options, woods, etc. than the mostly-stockchoices at that
price point.

+a lot!

[Ed_in_NE_Ohio]

The Carvins do look to be great deals!

However, perusing on-line classifieds, it appears Carvins suffer somewhat on resale value (bad for those ordering new Carvins, but good for those looking at used basses ).

Also, having just picked-up my first bass, I assumed I'd need to shop for a higher-tiered instrument in short order should the bass "stick", but, I'm finding my starter '84 Peavey Fury to be 'the little bass that could'. It is one of the best value instruments I've ever owned...Hard to imagine I'd need to upgrade for some time!

[Ed_in_NE_Ohio]

Oh, and does Fender's "Classic Series" '70s Precision deserve consideration here?

Though I haven't seen or had a chance to play one, they seem to have gotten lots of love here and elsewhere on-line.

disclaimer: I am a sucker for block inlays and a noticeable fretboard radius (-10").

[HMZ]

Ibanez ATK $800 new

[Floyd Eye]

Should be an easy question to answer. I mean there are only about a million great basses you can get your paws on for less than a grand. lol