Bass Choice

[jackajesusfreak]

I am looking for a simple passive used or new bass that I can put flatwounds on, that will give me a strong, but mellow enough to be used on more mellow, laid back, altar call type songs. Any suggestions or direction?
Jack

 

[tastybasslines]

What is your budget?

 

[jackajesusfreak]

What is your budget?

Geesh! I can't believe I forgot to include that! 300 tops.
Jack

 

[tastybasslines]

In that range, Squire VM Jazz is a great choice. Light, excellent build quality, good looks, sounds great...overall a real players instrument. I got a chance to play one at my local GC and liked it alot. Squire used to have a bad name, but these instruments cant be beat at this price point I believe.

Peavey is another good choice in that price range.

Wanted to add this: The neck is really thin. If you have large hands, this may not be for you, and you could opt for the P model instead. As always, play them both!

 

[LegoBass]

As already said, go for the Squier VM Jazz. I don't think there is a better bass out there for the money. I went into Sam Ash the other day to look at new amps and ended up playing the VM Jazz for over an hour. It just feels like a $1000 or more bass. I am really suprised I didn't buy it. I am kinda wishing I had the money too.

 

[jackajesusfreak]

In that range, Squire VM Jazz is a great choice. Light, excellent build quality, good looks, sounds great...overall a real players instrument. I got a chance to play one at my local GC and liked it alot. Squire used to have a bad name, but these instruments cant be beat at this price point I believe.

Peavey is another good choice in that price range.

Cool! I'll start a list. Thanks.
Jack

 

[madbassplaya]

a J bass with flats would kills for that. how do i know? i've used one!

 

[madbassplaya]

if you're on a budget, take a look at an sx from Rondo. i've had some great sx basses that have played as good as many of the squiers.

 

[jackajesusfreak]

if you're on a budget, take a look at an sx from Rondo. i've had some great sx basses that have played as good as many of the squiers.

What about something like this? I need a case with it as well.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-peavey-forum-4-mia-717813/

 

[yellofury]

used MIM P Bass or a new CV P Bass

I mean the Precision is as simple as it gets:

1 pickup
1 volume knob
1 master tone

ALOT of thump

 

[madbassplaya]

What about something like this? I need a case with it as well.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-peavey-forum-4-mia-717813/

jack, i'm sure that would work fine for what you are wanting.

 

[xaxxat]

What about something like this? I need a case with it as well.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-peavey-forum-4-mia-717813/

That's an active bass.

 

[jackajesusfreak]

That's an active bass.

Good point!

 

[madbassplaya]

That's an active bass.

that's true. it's an 18 volt pre.

many people use flats on active basses. i'm not a big fa of that though.

 

[madbassplaya]

a peavey foundation would be a great choice as well!

 

[jackajesusfreak]

Still looking but have an email sent to Kurt at Rondo. In the meantime I was wondering if anyone has ever played or owned these Squire Affinitys? How do they line up with Kurt's SX Jazz?
Thanks,
Jack

 

[hrodbert696]

Aren't you the guy that was selling off a heap of budget basses a few months ago? Did you not save any for yourself to use? I'm confused.

 

[jackajesusfreak]

Aren't you the guy that was selling off a heap of budget basses a few months ago? Did you not save any for yourself to use? I'm confused.

Don't be confused!

Finances come and go and things are ever changing. I haven't sold anything but Rickenbackers on Ebay for several months. I need a budget bass, without going into a long story for the reasons posted above. Got any ideas? Thanks.
Jack

 

[StuartV]

MIA Peavey Fury (P) or Foundation S (P/J).

 

[Rusty the Scoob]

Thumpy but mellow - sounds like an exact description of Pbass tone to me.