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#42
I would contact Nino Valenti and tell him what you're looking for. I'm sure he can help you.

A set of Nordstrand Big Splits and a good pre will turn any Jazz Bass into a different animal completely. In reading your post, it reminded me of a Warmoth build I did. It is a Jazz Bass pattern bass. It has an East preamp and Nordstrand MM pickups. The neck position is a Big Splitman 4 and the bridge is a Bigman 4. It is out of the box and off the hook! Fun bass. Something to think about. I have less than the budgeted amount into it.

Lots of folks like the MM Bongo for it's tonal versatility. I like the Reflex which is a now discontinued EBMM that is a conventional looking bass that has alot of features similar to a Bongo. I like these basses better than the Stingray but most people who like EBMM like Stingray the best.
 
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#43
While not active, the greatest sounding dual humbuckers on any bass I've ever heard come from only one instrument; and to quote ZZ Top - what's the word - THUNDERBIRD!
 

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#44
EmuBass said:
Warwick or Maruszczyk! The MM Rays won't play without battery.
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I believe the Rays do, just with a lower output - however, I have a US MM SUB Ray that's passive, doesn't use a battery and actually sounds pretty awesome, sort of a cross between a Ray and a P Bass.

Regarding the OP's question, depending on the budget, I would recommend going with the G&L L2000 if you want to go with an off-the rack kind of bass (although you can choose the specs on the US G&L) - I love Rays mind you, but the L2000 is also a pretty darn good bass with great tonal variety.
 
#45
You know, maybe I have a different definition of "out of the box" than everyone else, but I'm seeing so many suggestions for basses that are either Fender "tributes" or EBMM's or G&L's, and I really don't think the producers you're talking to are referring to them. About the only suggestion I've seen that could truly be considered out of the box is Serek.

Instead, I think they're talking about basses that can be considered "weirdos with a lot of personality." Like this little Japanese number I have made in the 60's and sold at Radio Shack (on the right), although the Jay Turser next to it would probably qualify as well:

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Is not the world's easiest bass to play, and can act up a little and be a little quirky with the electronics, but holy cow does it sound great with an ancient set of LaBella DTF's on it! Or possibly that Dano Longhorn that you see in my stand. Or maybe a little 60's Japanese solidbody like this one (not mine):

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There are a lot of basses out there that you can buy at a small fraction of the $3000 budget you have that would fit the bill. None of them will make you forget your most choice Fenders, but if you snag a bass or two in that vein and slap a set of your favorite flats on them, I think you will find that they're a lot closer to what your producers are asking for, and at the very least you will win originality points.
 
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#46
Snakeman1066 said:
Guys and Gals.....as I'm recently retired from extensive touring (Having hit my 50's and wanting to stay closer to home and family)...and doing a lot of studio work these days...And...I'm in the market for a new bass...

I own Several Precision Basses
Several Jazz Basses
Several "P/J" Basses
and Several Rickenbackers

"P/J"'s have always been my go to and have pretty much played them exclusively in various projects and bands for years now..

Most producers have asked me to bring either a "P" bass or a "J" bass into the studio...(hence the reason I own them) but a few have asked for something a little more out of "Ordinary Box" as of late...

So...

I want to add something with Double Humbuckers....(and I would really like to kill two birds with one stone and acquire something that is both Active and Passive with switching options)...My budget is around the $2000.00 dollar mark

At this point I'm leaning towards a G&L L-2000...(Caveat is I prefer a maple board and a 1.5" nut width)

So fellow TB'ers what say you?

P.S. (I'm in the process of selling off a lot of my private collection that just doesn't get played anymore and trying to keep the stable down to about 10 basses give or take...so I may up my budget to $3,000.00 depending on what sells and when)
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I'm feeling the g&l option. Great bass. It'll easily become a favorite of yours. Once you get used to the different sound and options of course. It's far different than a P or J.
 
#47
Snakeman1066 said:
SLO is only a 3 to 4 hour drive for me though...so I may just see if I can try one at the the EBMM facility
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They don't let people come try instruments. I live here in SLO and have tried. They referred me to the nearest guitar center in Oxnard or the Bay Area, ~3 hours away in either direction.

Let me know if they actually let you visit and try out any instruments.
 
#48
If you like Lakland necks, I'd check out their Hollowbody basses. Something different, yet built well and with great necks :)

or maybe a Decade.

Or you could also get a nice 44-01, and swap out the electronics, but that would be a pretty standard (yet nice) modern dual HB bass...
 
#52
jeff62 said:
I'll throw my vote in for the Stingray SLO. As a fellow small neck enthusiast I can vouch for the SLO neck feeling like a nice 60's Jazz profile — immediately comfortable.

And the Ray has that sound over the Sterling, IMO. The only knock I have with Stingrays is the 3-band pre which I find to be a bit harsh with a limited number of useable settings. I swapped for a John East pre and, omg, what a difference. His pre closely emulates the classic 2-band but throws in a sweepable mid (and if the mid is centered it has no effect on the pre). I now have a highly useable Ray with multiple options out of this pre.
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Man, a Ray with sweepable mids is a ridiculously good idea.
 
#53
I can't believe that in 2019 you could pull off a ton of sessions without a 5 string. I have two daughters (7 and 10) and a wife with the most eclectic musical tastes of anyone I've ever met. I wind up listening to ALL KINDS of music around my house and in my car. I rarely hear a NEW song that doesn't go below E.
 
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Snakeman1066 said:
Guys and Gals.....as I'm recently retired from extensive touring (Having hit my 50's and wanting to stay closer to home and family)...and doing a lot of studio work these days...And...I'm in the market for a new bass...

I own Several Precision Basses
Several Jazz Basses
Several "P/J" Basses
and Several Rickenbackers

"P/J"'s have always been my go to and have pretty much played them exclusively in various projects and bands for years now..

Most producers have asked me to bring either a "P" bass or a "J" bass into the studio...(hence the reason I own them) but a few have asked for something a little more out of "Ordinary Box" as of late...

So...

I want to add something with Double Humbuckers....(and I would really like to kill two birds with one stone and acquire something that is both Active and Passive with switching options)...My budget is around the $2000.00 dollar mark

At this point I'm leaning towards a G&L L-2000...(Caveat is I prefer a maple board and a 1.5" nut width)

So fellow TB'ers what say you?

P.S. (I'm in the process of selling off a lot of my private collection that just doesn't get played anymore and trying to keep the stable down to about 10 basses give or take...so I may up my budget to $3,000.00 depending on what sells and when)
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I 'd go for a Maruscszky. I have two of those and they are fully customizable, within your budget and play like a dream... Plus you can always add the option of coil splitting so you can have j, p or humbuckers on the same bass :)
 
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#59
+1 for L2000. I have the Tribute L2500 and it kills, so I can only imagine what the US version is like. And to make it even more versatile than it already is you could add the SCM wiring/K-switch option, as well as choose your neck profile.

The aforementioned Maruszczyk, Sandberg, and Stingray SLO would be great choices too.
 
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Snakeman1066 said:
Guys and Gals.....as I'm recently retired from extensive touring (Having hit my 50's and wanting to stay closer to home and family)...and doing a lot of studio work these days...And...I'm in the market for a new bass...

I own Several Precision Basses
Several Jazz Basses
Several "P/J" Basses
and Several Rickenbackers

"P/J"'s have always been my go to and have pretty much played them exclusively in various projects and bands for years now..

Most producers have asked me to bring either a "P" bass or a "J" bass into the studio...(hence the reason I own them) but a few have asked for something a little more out of "Ordinary Box" as of late...

So...

I want to add something with Double Humbuckers....(and I would really like to kill two birds with one stone and acquire something that is both Active and Passive with switching options)...My budget is around the $2000.00 dollar mark

At this point I'm leaning towards a G&L L-2000...(Caveat is I prefer a maple board and a 1.5" nut width)

So fellow TB'ers what say you?

P.S. (I'm in the process of selling off a lot of my private collection that just doesn't get played anymore and trying to keep the stable down to about 10 basses give or take...so I may up my budget to $3,000.00 depending on what sells and when)
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With that kind of money, you can get a really nice L2000.
I've been checking this one out on Reverb.
No need to ask about any other bass, really...you're choice is the right one.
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