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2nd Bass Help

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Chico16, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    Chico16

    Chico16

    Apr 2, 2012
    Yuma, Az
    I've decided It's time to get a 2nd bass and could use some advice here. I'm currently playing a five string Cort Action V, it's my first bass and I must say very reliable. However I feel like trying something new especially since I have a show coming up in a few weeks and I think rocking a new bass would be sweet! Lol I'm playing in a reggae/rock/ska band and my style of playing is derived from a Latin/bachata background. Because of this, my bandmates have advised me to go with an Ibanez (even though both the guitarists play Fenders.) I have my eyes on an Ibanez SR605, but since I'm ordering online I won't have a chance to test it out first. Any advice would be highly appreciated, thanks!!
     
  2. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    whitefuneral

    whitefuneral

    Jul 24, 2011
    Victoria, Australia.
    Don't buy one blind. Go in and play it.
    What's your budget?
    Active/passive preference.
    More information!!
     
  3. Apr 15, 2012 #3
    jordak

    jordak

    Apr 7, 2011
    Queens, NY
    Visit a local music store and try out an SR 605. If they haven't got one, try the 505 or the next closest thing. You might also like to try out other similarly priced 5 stings while you're there.If you find something you really like at the store, consider doing more research and picking it up there.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2012 #4
    Liam Wald

    Liam Wald

    May 17, 2011
    California Coast
    For my second bass I chose an Ibanez older (1995) ATK100 because it is very simple (single passive pick-up) and good enough quality to gig.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2012 #5
    Chico16

    Chico16

    Apr 2, 2012
    Yuma, Az
    I prefer passive pick ups over active, and as for budget, I'd say between $500 and $750. Our local music stores are very small and base themselves more towards guitars paying very little attention to basses. Also, they usually carry only 4 strings and I prefer 5ers all the way
     
  6. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    Chico16

    Chico16

    Apr 2, 2012
    Yuma, Az
    You guys are right though. I'll go check out our local music store and see if they have anythinng similar at least.. thanks for the help!!