"Affordable" 24 Fret Basses?

[Bassquest]

I picked up a used Traben Neo for $140 (Can) the other day. Haven't gigged with it yet.

 

[rtslinger]

I agree Ibanez. I have a SR300dx

 

[devnulljp]

Wow, that's funny. I actually learned to play on one of these. It's still sitting in my folks' garage, OHSC and all!

My first real bass was an SB700. It eventually got stolen, but I bought another a few years a go purely for nostalgia. They're great basses though, and can still be had for decent prices. Last I looked there was one in the B&S for ~$800.

 

[InhumanResource]

My first real bass was an SB700. It eventually got stolen, but I bought another a few years a go purely for nostalgia. They're great basses though, and can still be had for decent prices. Last I looked there was one in the B&S for ~$800.

Yeah, I was a little surprised by their resale prices! When I was a kid I figured it was just some junky import but they are actually pretty nice. Might have to break it out next time I visit the parents.

 

[kikstand454]

I own an old Dean edge 5, and a Warwick corvette5 rock bass that both have 24frets. They have been absolutely rock solid gigging basses, and are in your price range.

The ibbys and yammys are really nice too.

 

[bassplayer2014]

Yamaha BBN5. There's a nice one on Reverb for $259.99. I have one and it's surprisingly a really good 24 fret passive 5-String bass.

 

[bholder]

I have the Schecter C4. You can find them used for under $350. Quilted top on Mahogany body, active electronics with EMG pickups. This bass is amazing for the price.
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That is pretty.

 

[bholder]

The Sire and the Schecter are nice, but they're not as comfortable as an Ibanez when you get to frets 22, 23, and 24.

Here's the SR400ecbw in grey burst ($499 new):

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Pretty much all of the SRs are cut like this. Slimmer necks also help when you're up by the heel.

I particularly like the recessed output jack on those modern Ibbys.

So many great choices these days.

 

[jasonmatthews]

My Spector Legend 5 is 24 frets and was $400 used.

I'll second Spector. Bought my Q4 pro for $4oo used in excelent condition. Absolutely love it.

I absolutely adore Spector, really I do, but I hardly consider them to have easy 24-fret access. I can get to 21/22 comfortably, but after that it's the awkward stretch everybody hates. When I think of easy access I think of basses like Ken Smith where playing in last position is just as easy as playing in the middle of the neck.

That said, for under $500, I haven't a clue about any recommendations.

 

[RyanKW]

Yamaha BBG4

 

[39-Bassist]

I still say the Carvin's are a great deal too.....great necks and quality.

 

[Robroy]

Didn't read entire thread, but if nobody has brought it up, I will:

Rondomusic.com

 

[bholder]

Didn't read entire thread, but if nobody has brought it up, I will:

Rondomusic.com

I haven't looked lately, all great bargains of course, but any specific models with 24 frets with great high fret access?

 

[39-Bassist]

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24 frets.....but 5 strings..

 

[joenoone]

If you're needing to play that high up the neck why not just add another string? You can string a 5er with a high C string.

 

[bholder]

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24 frets.....but 5 strings..

Still very tempted by those.

 

[39-Bassist]

Here this is way better quality..... Carvin Bunny Brunel 4 string Bass with OHSC Made in USA Neck Through Active Pups | eBay

or

Carvin LB20 Neck Through Electric Bass w/ OHSC | eBay

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Keep an eye out for a Tobias Growler or Toby Pro from the 90's... (the MIK musicyo models) they're 24 fret, and a pretty good value at around 4-600 bucks.

 

[bholder]

Here this is way better quality..... Carvin Bunny Brunel 4 string Bass with OHSC Made in USA Neck Through Active Pups | eBay

or

Carvin LB20 Neck Through Electric Bass w/ OHSC | eBay

I was going to say, my old Carvin LB40 has wonderful high access, I'm just not sure it's 24 fret (well, it's fretless, so). But I have a fretted one too, will check tonight.

 

[39-Bassist]

I think those are actually 21 frets....I played Cavrvin's for 20+ yrs...Love them...