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A Bass for Christmas

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DevonteRhys2003

Nov 22, 2018
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Hello guys,

Hopign you can help. I'm looking for a bass for christmas. I've played guitar and stuff and know how to play some bits. Me and my mates want to start a band next year. I've got a amp from my cousin. been to a couple of shops but can't make my mind up and don'tr really know what people mean when describing 'feel'.

I like the stone roses anmd (early) arctic monkeys. Any help would be great. Thanks

Devo
 
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DevonteRhys2003 said:
Thats smart, I like the pick guard. whats G&L i haven't come across them. thanks
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Leo Fender's last company...and some say the L2000 is his best work.
Very nice company.
Incredible basses for the money.
My next bass is going to be a G&L SB-2 or another L2000.
I modded mine...pickguard, fretboard stickers and control knobs.

Best bet of course is trying out as many basses as possible.
I used to try between 50 and 60 a year.
 
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Woah really? that's a lot i think. You must be good then. I think i've played like 6, but i know I don't like thunderbirds, the neck kept swinging down when i wasn't playing if you get me.

I think i'll have to keep testing and shopping around. Am between manchester and liverpool, do you know any good shops? thanks
 
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I only work two or three days a week and have plenty of music stores nearby, so I try basses just for fun.
Other than that, I'm in the US and only know about the stores I posted hearing about them here at talkbass.
Is either store in your area?
 
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jd56hawk said:
I only work two or three days a week and have plenty of music stores nearby, so I try basses just for fun.
Other than that, I'm in the US and only know about the stores I posted hearing about them here at talkbass.
Is either store in your area?
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Andertons is well known but its down near london so like 4 hours drive. We've got alot round here manchester and liverpool with the band hsitory, beatles, oasis etc. Just thought if you were local you might be good for more advice! Thanks, Devo
 
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Anywhere near Warrington? (my old stomping ground!) is Dawson’s still there, they used to have a decent guitar & bass section in the basement. Big music shop in Manchester, I think it’s called Forsyth’s? Manchester and Liverpool must have loads of places I would have thought.

I’ve had my MiM Fender P for years and I love it, but lately I’ve been playing my sons Ibanez soundgear 4 string a lot. It’s just great to play for some reason, very comfortable. He’s got an Ibanez 5 string as well now which is a great bit of kit.
 
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@DevonteRhys2003 That Gretsch is a short scale so keep that in mind. It will have a much different reach than a standard 34" scale bass. Nothing at all wrong with that but something to consider.

Looking at the website you provided, I would consider any of the Yamaha's - they are good quality for the price, especially the ones with two humbuckers and a Fender Player or Standard Precision or Jazz bass. Something like a Yamaha TRBX304 or 504 will give you a variety of tones. But it is always tough to beat a Fender simply because they are so simplistic and recognizable.
 

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