Silvertone-$50

Michael Henson · #1 06-02-2011, 03:26 PM

Just put some "Chromes" on my newest GC find...an old 4 string Silvertone J-style bass for $50. Love the tone! Deep and growly..somehow the flatwounds made it sound more aggressive. Definitely not bad for a bass that has cost less than $100 total.

AQP · #2 06-03-2011, 07:45 PM

LOL, I just upgraded from a Silvertone that I put flatwounds on trying to make it have that James Jamerson sound, worked pretty decent for that for the price I paid and it served it's purpose to teach me how to play and give me some dexterity, still keeping it for that deep thuddy tone alone!

Chasbo · #3 06-03-2011, 08:14 PM

My first Bass in the 60's was a Sivertone. My guitar case had a small amp and I think a 6 or 8 inch speaker in the case. Lucky find for you.