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Cshanks5 02-01-2013 12:08 PM

Headed to guitar center right now! Which bass should I get?
 
I'm on my way right now. Preferably fender. Already have an American standard p. opinions are welcomed!

Cshanks5 02-01-2013 12:11 PM

I could but why not check to see what they have at guitar center.

fkh006 02-01-2013 12:14 PM

The one that speaks to you when you play it.

fkh006 02-01-2013 12:15 PM

A young bass player and an old bass player were headed to GC.
"Hurry!!! Let's run there and play a few" says the young guy.
"Let's walk there and play them all" says the old bass player....

Sid Fang 02-01-2013 12:17 PM

Do not set foot in Guitar Center with that mindset! The sales droids can smell GAS.

Cshanks5 02-01-2013 12:18 PM

I definitely plan on playing then all!!

salcott 02-01-2013 12:18 PM

$$$$ + no clear concept about what to get usually = bad impulse purchase. If you're looking for a second bass, think about what you want that's different from what you have. My three BGs (Franken P w/ flats, Ibanez ASB140 w/ rounds and Darkstar, Danelectro Longhorn) do different things, and that's how I chose them.

Geroi Asfalta 02-01-2013 12:19 PM

I can't go to Guitar Center. Even though its not a bass the one near my house has a custom buck eye burl Framus that makes me want to sell my truck, as well as one of the most beautiful stingrays I've ever seen.

Cshanks5 02-01-2013 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcott (Post 13813335)
$$$$ + no clear concept about what to get usually = bad impulse purchase. If you're looking for a second bass, think about what you want that's different from what you have. My three BGs (Franken P w/ flats, Ibanez ASB140 w/ rounds and Darkstar, Danelectro Longhorn) do different things, and that's how I chose them.

That's some good advice. Thanks!

xUptheIronsx 02-01-2013 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkh006 (Post 13813319)
A young bass player and an old bass player were headed to GC.
"Hurry!!! Let's run there and play a few" says the young guy.
"Let's walk there and play them all" says the old bass player....

this great. You need to start book of these sayings....

qervo 02-01-2013 12:22 PM

Try the vintage modified squire , I was pleasantly surprised.

TRyan5289 02-01-2013 12:23 PM

I purchased a VM Squier jazz today, complete with three tone sunburst, maple neck with block inlays, oh boy, so sexy.

the yeti 02-01-2013 12:24 PM

the green one. definitely the green one.

pablop 02-01-2013 12:25 PM

make sure you take a good look at their used rack, they sometimes have some gems they don't even know what they are....plus I would never buy a brand new bass, you can get a lot more for your money in the used market, as long as you know how to judge them...

bassgod0dmw 02-01-2013 12:25 PM

More is needed to make any type of informed thought.

4001 02-01-2013 12:27 PM

I'll bet that most of the basses you try out wont be set up properly, if at all. Good luck with that.

funnyfingers 02-01-2013 12:28 PM

I don't agree on the used thing, but really depends. Example, I'll be getting a brand new Epiphone Thunderbird Pro cheaper than GC is selling the used ones and I will have no warranty issues on the Epiphone side. Not sure of GC's policy or maybe it all works out when GC sells them used...

JimiLL 02-01-2013 12:29 PM

I dont see the point in having many different fenders. Aside from which pickups are in it they are all the same. To me its like having two vehicles and they are both pickup trucks. You would prob be a lot happier with a pickup and a car

Zoomie 02-01-2013 12:30 PM

Uh oh !

Without a vague idea of what you want or at least what you are looking for, I do not see this ending happily.

Bert Slide 02-01-2013 12:30 PM

If it's like my GC buy the only one with a decent setup. You'll probably find it in the used section.


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