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04-08-2013, 12:22 PM
| | |  Solid bass $300-$500 range
Hey fellow TBers,
I am looking for a solid backup bass in the range of $300 to $500. I wanted to get a ibanez roadstar II standard but they are really difficult to find the particular model I am after.
New or used i don't care but vintage stuff is always preferred. Please throw out some suggestions or lemme know about your own personal experiences with bass hunting for something great yet affordable.
Thanks 
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04-08-2013, 12:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Perry County, PA | | | sterling by musicman SUB
squire vintage modified precision or jazz
all awesome basses coming in at under 300 |
04-08-2013, 12:45 PM
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04-08-2013, 12:47 PM
| | | | I've been pretty consistently impressed with Yamahas. I played a BBN5 for years that I got for around $350 new, and while maybe not amazing, it was definitely solid. |
04-08-2013, 01:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA | | | Look at the rockbass series by Warwick. They might be at the high end of your price range new, but I had a guy that wanted to buy mine off me just 2 weeks ago at a Guitar Center. |
04-08-2013, 03:49 PM
| | | | Thanks for everyone's input
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04-08-2013, 04:03 PM
| | | | Check out Sam Ash they are clearing out Ibanez SRA555BBs for $399--used to be $599. It is a five-string. |
04-08-2013, 04:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lumberton, TX | | | Squier Classic Vibe (~$350)
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Ibanez SR 400/500 ($400-500)
ESP LTD B series ($400-500)
Peavey Millennium/Grind ($350)
Schecter Omen/Raiden/Diamond ($350-400) |
04-08-2013, 05:13 PM
|  | Plus ça change, Plus c'est la même chose. | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middletown, OH | | | You can't beat the Classic Vibe's if you're buying new. USA Peaveys are another good choice.
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04-08-2013, 05:24 PM
| | | | I recently found a Spector NS2000/Q4 in my attic. I think they sell in your price range. I'm loving that thing. |
04-08-2013, 06:41 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY | | Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleMoon  You can't beat the Classic Vibe's if you're buying new. USA Peaveys are another good choice. | +1 on the USA Peaveys. I just scored an 80's Sarzo Signature for $450 and it is a killer bass in all respects. These were at the top end if the line at the time and are very well made - I'm loving it!
I hear nothing but high praise for the lower end USA models as well. Check out the Peavey Club thread.
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04-09-2013, 01:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Myers Florida | | | I,m really liking the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic 4. |
04-09-2013, 01:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Whittier, CA | | | I have a Peavey Millennium and its awesome for the price. Incredible neck and the tone is real nice.
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04-09-2013, 05:00 AM
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04-09-2013, 05:22 AM
| | | | +1 to the Classic Vibe suggestions. I modded the pickups on my CV 60s Precision for a while, but I ultimately went back to straight stock. Excellent basses! |
04-09-2013, 06:48 AM
| | | | there's a MIM Jazz with bartolinis and Badass bridge in the classifieds for 325$ right now. Not mine, just sayin'
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04-09-2013, 08:03 AM
|  | You unlock this door with the Key of "E"magination | | Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Archduchy of DuPont | | I lucked out with my Fender Aerodyne (export model) as my first bass…$376 with shipping. Mind you, it has a bit of road wear on it, but it still looks and sounds great. A good set-up, new strings and one Drop D tuner later, it went from great to awesome! Not only is it solid, but it has character to spare.  
I keep seeing them pop up on used listings for about $500, give or take fifty bucks. If you're looking for something lightweight, and if you can find one to try, give it a whirl.
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04-09-2013, 08:34 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY | | | Which Roadstar II are you looking for? I have a couple I may be willing to part with...
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Originally Posted by Gopherbassist There seems to be some disconnect between the English I'm typing and what you're replying with. What exactly are you trying to say? | Fender, Ampeg and running with scissors...
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04-09-2013, 10:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY | | | Sorry bro. Cant help. Mine are a little newer '84 and '86 RB650's. They also happen to be P/J.
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Originally Posted by Gopherbassist There seems to be some disconnect between the English I'm typing and what you're replying with. What exactly are you trying to say? | Fender, Ampeg and running with scissors...
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