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Old 01-30-2013, 03:09 PM
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What Brand Of Basses Do You Prefer?

I haven't touch many basses but a squier, rogue, and silvertone! But I was curious to know other peoples favorites?
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:12 PM
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Get out the vasoline and popcorn boys and girls. i will say my favorite base is my Lexus LS400 base.
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:14 PM
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:17 PM
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I was always a Schecter guy. Love their stuff. Still do. But then I got my Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass, and I can't put it down. Feels and plays SOOOOOO right!
So I'm currently conflicted. I think maybe I should try a Schecter Jazz. Maybe that would be 'Home'.
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:19 PM
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I like the Acura NSX myself. I also like Fender, G&L, Yamaha, Ibanez, Music Man, KSD, Schecter...

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Get out the vasoline and popcorn boys and girls. i will say my favorite base is my Lexus LS400 base.
Vasoline? The STP song? Or gasoline as in flaming?
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:28 PM
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I don't always buy basses,* but when I do, I prefer Carvin.




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Old 01-30-2013, 04:55 PM
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I have no particular brand preference. I've played a number of brands in the past, half of those instruments having been Fenders. Presently, the one getting the most play is a Warwick Streamer LX.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:11 PM
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Not too surprising, I would guess, but my favorite is Fodera. I never realized what a super high end bass could feel like, until I had one in my hands. Now I know...and there's no going back. That said, I have a Custom Shop Fender '64 NOS Jazz Bass which is very nice, too...so I have to say, Fender is number 2 for me!
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:19 PM
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I like a lot of basses, I don't discriminate. As of right now, Lakland is probably my favorite. That might change tomorrow, but they would be top 3 no matter what when I'm asked in the future.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:23 PM
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I would prefer any brand if it were free
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:24 PM
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Fender.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:47 PM
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Right now? Alembic. About nine months ago? Ernie Ball. This time last year? ESP. Eighteen months ago? Fender. About two years ago? Ibanez. Two and a half years ago? Rickenbacker.

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Old 01-30-2013, 05:54 PM
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Alembic for active; Fender for passive.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:55 PM
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Guild. Pilots are da bomb! But since mine is currently semi retired right now, it's Fender.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:56 PM
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There's a saying in IT about buying enterprise-class computer products or services:

1. Soon
2. Cheap
3. Good

Pick two.

I like Peavey basses because I can pick all three.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:58 PM
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For the past 7 years, Spector.
For the 23 years before that, Rickenbackers, and a few oddballs.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:00 PM
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:00 PM
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:06 PM
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I have had a number...Ric, Steinberger, Fender, Danelectro, Musicman, Tobias...probably some others. For the last 18 years it has been Fender. Specifically Jazz. I loved all of the others, but I always come back to Fender. They just feel right.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:09 PM
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Gibson and Fender are my pick also Epiphone
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