A first 6 string bass

[wvbass]

There is a bass from Ibanez that hasn't been mentioned.

You should check out the BTB line from Ibanez. I'm the owner of a BTB 676, an absolutely amazing bass (bought for around 800 CAN $). Well built, good looks, average electronics however (I'll change the pick-ups eventually). The BTB 776 looks mighty fine as well.

Yes. I had the chance to play a BYB 5 a year or two ago. Very nice indeed. Think it had those Korean Bart electronics that seem to end up in everybody's basses.

 

[Ziltoid]

i want the Sr neck just because the features sounds nice to play fast/technical pieces I've had my hands ona BTB456 a year or so ago was fun but i felt the sound of my rbx 760 was owning it

 

[cassanova]

I myself do not care for the newer Sr506 line. There was something just not right about the tone of them to me when I was playing them in the store. It didn't sound as good as other Sr models that had identical wood, pups and electronics. I also thought the tone of the older Sr506 line was slightly better when the body was made of IIRC Mapel and with the 2 band eq's. If you can find a used one that you can play I suggest trying it out. They're pretty solid basses and a used one can be had for $350 or less USD.

A couple of other fairly decent 6ers you may or may not want to condsider linked below for you.

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Spector-Legend-Classic-6String-Bass?sku=517437

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-B206SM-6String-Bass?sku=513745

 

[Ziltoid]

Plan A failed bass backorder cant be ordered from anywhere that doesnt has it in stock... <sigh>

Plan B : Find better/necktrough(maybe) used or not...choosed to spent more of my bank ( Had a nice lil letter bout Scholarship ) So watcha guys think? 1000CAN beign my new budget, main difference is that i wouldnt mind buying used now

 

[Ziltoid]

If you are selling something that might interest me feel free to pm me

And I'd like to get lots of peep's toughs to ( im a reply whore gimme some, Naughwz! )


Currently im thinking about schecter stiletto studio 6 or maybe the Esp ltd b-406sm 6 or Ibanez BTB576FM 6 or idk what

 

[Ziltoid]

Ok so here are my options:
A:Carvin LB76 used
B: esp ltd b406sm
C:scheter stilleto studio
D: Wait until next Wednesday, go to a bigger town and try basses although the selection will prolley be limited there to. (Moncton being the town for the curious)

Please help?
And post me more used option maybe?
considering 1kCan =+-800us

 

[mike1762]

A used Carvin LB6 is GREAT bang for the buck. Just be aware that it is a neck-thru instrument and might not give you the tone you are expecting (if you are used to bolt-ons).

 

[Honk'n_down-low]

Spector Legend 6 - tried one - liked it so much I just got a second. Literally was here today when I came home from work!

 

[azarias]

Don't just order an Ibanez (or any asian made bass) without playing it.
Its been my experience that most show up with lousy fret work.
Sometimes they show up with a doomed neck from the factory.
Another common problem is improper sanding before fretting. This makes for wonderful buzz that cant be fixed very easily.
I am speaking from personal experience. Just make sure you can play it or dont mind paying return shipping if needed.

 

[sonic assassin]

i like the feel of the 506. thought about buying one, but im afraid of neck throughs after my last bass. and i cant do active electronics of any sort.

 

[wvbass]

Don't just order an Ibanez (or any asian made bass) without playing it.
Its been my experience that most show up with lousy fret work.
Sometimes they show up with a doomed neck from the factory.
Another common problem is improper sanding before fretting. This makes for wonderful buzz that cant be fixed very easily.
I am speaking from personal experience. Just make sure you can play it or dont mind paying return shipping if needed.

I second the "play it before you but it" whole-heartedly - if possible. However, I find this type of generalization somewhat offensive. I have owned two US-made basses with "doomed necks." Everybody can make junk that slips through QC.

 

[garp]

I’ll cast another vote for going with a used instrument as your first sixer. Let someone else take the depreciation hit for you. I’ll also second the recommendation on an Ibanez. My first and only sixer was a pre-owned SR406. Great bass, but I eventually retreated back to 4- and 5-string instruments, so it was a highly cost-effective experiment for me.

 

[Zoidberg523]

I myself would go for an ESP D-6... They play wonderfully; I haven't seen too many ESPs that didn't play well. In fact, none that I ever remember playing. My D-5 is excellent: Articulate highs, endless lows, and the active pups are great (not to mention that they have a very good batter life). Just my opinion.

 

[Ziltoid]

Trying to convince the old one (dad) to take me to Quebec city this weekend and if it doesn't works my mom as buisness trips in moncton in about a week to.

Atm im either waiting (if i can control the g.a.s.) or ordering a scheter stilleto studio 6, that one kinda caught my eye

 

[J. Crawford]

Yamaha TRB1006, a great 6 strings bass you'd never leave, I guess

I agree with Mikio. If Marlowe owns one, it must be pretty decent.

 

[Flintc]

Tried all your candidates at one time or another. I was most impressed by the Schecter Custom (a bit less expensive than the Studio).

 

[nicfargo]

I just recently got a Ibanez BTB1006 on ebay for $650 with hardcase. This is a prestige bass...very nice stuff. I had a Ibanez SR905 but wanted a 6-stringer. This bass sounds phenomenal. Play one first, but I like it a ton.

 

[Ziltoid]

The bass is on his way to me already, thx for every1 who posted
picked the schecter stiletto 6

 

[bstringkyle]

i am the owner of a Brice HXP 406, I could not be happier, it sounds great and plays like a dream