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6 strings in $500 range.

#22
curbowkid said:
How do they compare to more well known brands like ibanez, dean, Jackson, ESP, etc?
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I've never played a 6er by any of them, but IMO, the only element I would even consider changing is the pre... but it's good enough for me. If you like hot pups, I don't, you might want to change them to, but it would really only be an issue if you played them passive, when you lose the active EQ.

In a word, they are solid.
 
#23
dabbler said:
I've never played a 6er by any of them, but IMO, the only element I would even consider changing is the pre... but it's good enough for me. If you like hot pups, I don't, you might want to change them to, but it would really only be an issue if you played them passive, when you lose the active EQ.

In a word, they are solid.
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Sweetness. I'm looking to either pick up a brice 6er or an SX 6er. Thanks!
 
#24
curbowkid said:
How do they compare to more well known brands like ibanez, dean, Jackson, ESP, etc?
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Under $500 the quality is the same. I agree with upgrading at least the preamp, the pickups are usually not the weak link. But I'd recommend the same upgrade on the lower priced offerings from Ibanez, LTD, etc.
 
#29
Hey guys, I just recently fell into the opportunity to buy a 6-string off of craigslist. Guy says it's a "Raven" I'm assuming from Raven West Guitars. Anybody ever used anything like that, I havn't played it yet (which I know is all that would really matter on an individual bass basis) but I would love a little more info, maybe even what you think it'd be worth, because it's marked at a pretty good price.
 
#30
dabbler said:
Sure, my 2 Z6s i got as b-stocks for $249 apiece, but regular price is $449... when they are in stock.


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I just picked one of these up off CL for $80. Needs new strings and a setup. Hopefully there is enough adjustment in the truss rod to get some relief out of the neck.
 
#32
Same blue as in the pic. Mine is if the fretted variety. New strings are coming from Amazon tomorrow. I'll take some pics as I clean, restring and do a setup.

I have wanted to try out a six string for some time, so I'm just glad I found something on the super cheap. My only beef is that I've never liked the look of gold hardware. Minor complaint for the price.
 
#33
I bought a Raven West 5 String Model RB5500 (the one that says sold on their web site) great bass, great action, great specs...but I bought it as an A and it had damage when I got it. The owner Eric, freaked out on me. Sent me 3 long emails telling me how he does not like me anymore. He gave me the $50.00 credit because it was a blemish afterall but he actually told me he did not want to do business with me...enough said??? Afterwards he apologized so I tried to buy another one and he blocked me from ebay. What a ham!!! I don't know if he'll honor my warranty (he won't after this comment). I'm pissed!
Chuck M
 
#34
hotmtrsports said:
I bought a Raven West 5 String Model RB5500 (the one that says sold on their web site) great bass, great action, great specs...but I bought it as an A and it had damage when I got it. The owner Eric, freaked out on me. Sent me 3 long emails telling me how he does not like me anymore. He gave me the $50.00 credit because it was a blemish afterall but he actually told me he did not want to do business with me...enough said??? Afterwards he apologized so I tried to buy another one and he blocked me from ebay. What a ham!!! I don't know if he'll honor my warranty (he won't after this comment). I'm pissed!
Chuck M
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Raven West used to be pretty good yrs ago from reviews I read back then. But if he's acting like that now, he doesnt deserve business from anyone anymore.
 

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