Cheapest bass you just LOVE

[Session1969]

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Warwick Corvette Pro Series, Ash version.




Almost see's as much time as my Sadowsky's

How would you describe the sound compared to your Sadowskis ? I just heard a clip of one of these and it sounded nice.

[Joebone]

ebay special, Yamaha BB2000 Fretless, excellent condition, including all original tools and form-fitting hardshell case. Ebony board, neck through, strung with flats. Did I say excellent condition?

And it seems lighter than other BB2000's I have seen.

It sounds incredible. Ebony board, neck-through, P/J.

$600, plus shipping.

Hard to imagine more bass for this kind of money.

[Dirtyclinic]

Originally Posted by SurferJoe46

That's really cute - no, that's not the right word.

I really think it's cute though, so I'll stick with that.

This isn't a bass that I'd normally look at for more than a disquieting second or two - but this is just --- er: 'cute' enough to actually like!

Is that how they arrive? Same-o decals and logos and stuff?

Cute!

That is exactly how they come to you. Includes strap. I liked mine so much I ordered a second one for $100 on Ebay. Again new. I took it apart to have a friend paint it for me.

[bigsnack]

I'm absolutely in love with an Aria Pro SB Integra that I bought from Alembic83. I have had it for years and it is still my go to bass for most recording sessions. It wasn't dirt cheap, but it's definitely on the cheaper end of things. Awesome feel and awesome tone!

[Kaappari]

I have a NOS (rather it was NOS before I bought it) '88 Charvel 3B in pearl white. I bought it in 2009 for 350€. The neck is absolutely lovely and the action is second to none.

[Zoomie]

Fender FSR 9 (MIM) P Bass. Goes to practice with me weekly, doing double duty with the AVRI 62 P. It is also the main noodle bass around the house.

Bridge cover added to keep me from bleeding out when I play those few songs which require some oversealous picking. And Fralins. TA DA !

[RED J]

My PV's. Slight edge going to the "S' PJ. I love the slim neck and fat tone. They both cover a lot of tonal ground, and all useful.

[Meddle]

Yamaha BB424X. I've modded mine a wee bit, swapped the 3-way with a VVT setup and wax-potted the noisy bridge pickup. Next trick is to wire a tiny capacitor over the bridge single coil to quieten it down a little.

[southpaw420]

Currently enjoying my new MIM jazz


As well as this early 80's Hondo P copy.

[DNote13]

My SX Ursa 6-string. Got it for 170, and just love it. the best bass I've ever owned

[pudge]

My EPI EB-0 craigslist buy for $60.00 with a new $40.00 gig bag.Sent th mudbucker to pete biltoft for a rewind.He modded it to a single coil in the mudbucker case like a jass bass p.u.just a joy to play and sounds great.

[Mike Sorr]

My Peavey Zodiac DE Scorpio. Paid $200 for it on eBay. It's easily one of the top 5 best sounding instruments I've ever owned (of course drop some Basslines into a 2x4 with some strings on it and it will probably sound good too). Blows away my 78 Precision bass. It's really easy to play and even looks cool. Too bad Peavey stopped making them. I wouldn't mind having another one.

[jazzgalore]

Fender Modern Player Jaguar bass, of course.

[lbbc]

80's Peavey RSB....new emg pickups....bought for $300 YEARS ago

[TheBass]

Squier Matt Freeman Precision. I still can't believe that Fender let Squier go with this killer. Blows away all MIM and even most of US models. Unbeatable at this price (street less than 400 Euros in Germany). Recommend to buy one before it gets discontinued.

[dedpool1052]

i'd like to add the ibanez gsr100 with the reverse p pickup. i've got mine setup with some dunlop nickels and low action. it plays quite effortlessly and the tone quite good. i got it as a gift and it ended up being a really solid bass.

[oenomaus]

SG Nanyo bass collection for about 85 bucks. Haha. Its not exactly a "cheap" bass because it was a midrange priced japanese import new. But did i get it at a dear price. If only it were a five string.

[SunnBass]

It's gotta be my '97 Squier Pro-Tone precision bass. I got it for less than $200. P/J pickups with a J neck. It just can't be beat. It quickly became my #1. Beating out my MusicMan with ease.

Yup.

[bowthing]

My first bass, a black Yamaha BB414 (aka "The Pancake"). Simple, cheap (my family got it for me for Christmas), P/J, and it is as loud and monstrous and fun as any bass I have made or played since. Just hit the open E hard and it feels like you are landing a fish! I think the thin, light body has something to do with it. Nice neck, too.

[Anthony Barrett]

Played a Yamaha BB300 in the eighties that I picked up brand new for 180GBP. Fantastic bass for the price. Exceptionally well-made and a fab tone.