If you can get your hands on a sandberg for $1000 go get one. I don't think they're too popular stateside , I have one and its gorgeous.
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Bass budget = $1,000. Help!
- Thread starter jrellett
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Yup - '08 or later, preferrably... Another solid option would be a used EBMM Sterling or Stingray, depending on which the OP preferred...
- georgestrings
Check out the Sandberg Electra series there's a p and a j model available (getting great reviews)
I thought Sandberg's were a lot more expensive than that. I've played one and thought it was a very nice instrument.
You don't have to spend $1000 on a single bass to get a great one—unless you REALLY want to. And it's nobody's business if you do. If your economics are such that it doesn't matter, indulge yourself. But it's not a requirement. Especially for your first instrument.
Buy used, unless you have a jones.
Buy used, unless you have a jones.
I bought a Fender Blacktop Precision, Squier 5-string Precision, and a Squier CV Precision in Sonic Blue all for under 1000. I am rather happy about those.
I also recently tried the Fender Deluxe PJ GC edition in seafoam green and that is one nice instrument I think. They want 900 for it but it is often available for less. I would jump on that one if I could.
I also recently tried the Fender Deluxe PJ GC edition in seafoam green and that is one nice instrument I think. They want 900 for it but it is often available for less. I would jump on that one if I could.
They're pretty expensive alright min €1000 for the made in Germany models (around $1300) however they started making an off shore line of basses called 'Electra' same electronic hardware except assembled in the Far East, no frills but great quality and value. A p and j bass model are available, both active I think.
I'd humbly recommend the Fender Modern Player Telecaster bass. I have one with flats on it, and it has great thump and really smooth subs, would be great for hip hop. It's not the most versatile bass, but it does what it does well, and falls well within your budget.
I play in hip-hop/reggae-rock bands and use a Carvin bb75, 5 string.. I couldn't ask for a better bass for the genre. I strongly recommend getting your feet wet with a five string. I played a 4 for almost 20 years before I went to a 5 and I have no idea why I waited so long. Especially for hip-hop, you want to be able to hit those low notes. With the Carvin Bunny Brunnel models you can get the wide string spacing so your crossover to a 5 will be easier and its also easier for funky slap styles.
After reading through these responses, I think I'll definitely give 5-strings another shot. I've only played them briefly, and each time my reaction has been "No! Ugh! Too weird!" I'll give it the ol' college try though, because "get a 5-string, stupid" has been a common theme in this thread. 
After reading through these responses, I think I'll definitely give 5-strings another shot. I've only played them briefly, and each time my reaction has been "No! Ugh! Too weird!" I'll give it the ol' college try though, because "get a 5-string, stupid" has been a common theme in this thread.
Not me I bought a 5er and it was just too weird. I've been playing 4 stringers for 25 years, you can't teach an old dog new tricks I suppose. Maybe I bought a bad one, any ways if you are going to get a 5 string I hear the Human Base Roxy B5 get great reviews.
my initial thought was that a warwick corvette $$ would be an excellent bass for hip hop. they have a clear, dark sound that records perfectly and lends itself very well to those dub style tones. and the German ones can be had for less than $1000 on the used market.
I am diddling on an Ibanez Roadstar that I got of the bay. It needs a setup but I'll get that done by the weekend and I plays pretty good already.
Sound great.It has a bit of bark
Sound great.It has a bit of bark
Every once in a while I see a Pedulla hanging for a grand or there abouts.
I think Mike's basses are a bargain at just about any price and when they are used I want to buy 2!
Another vote for a Carvin here. I also played a 4 string for 17+ years before I ordered a custom SB5000. I had played a friend's and it blew me away. The 5th string needs some adjustment time, but now I can't imagine playing without it. And that Carvin sound! So good. And with the wide variety of options available, they can look fairly unique. Mine's got spalted maple and looks like it cost 2-3x what I paid for it.
I've been pricing used SB5000s for the last 6 months or so, and am convinced you can get a real nice one shipped to you for under $900, and for as little as $750.
I've been pricing used SB5000s for the last 6 months or so, and am convinced you can get a real nice one shipped to you for under $900, and for as little as $750.
I'll toss in a vote, given what I've got now, if I had a max of 1000 bones, I'd get a used spector euro lx. I picked one up in trade about a month ago now, and it's an amazingly nice piece of equipment with a really great set of tones.
