Bass under 600$

[nnorbie14]

Hello.I know there have been similar threads,but I want this to be a bit more personal,so please help me out.

Of course I'm looking for used basses,but in my country ebay doesn't really work so my options are narrowed.

I would like a new main and I'm sorry to say ,I absolutely won't be able to save up more than 600$.Basically I'm interested in anything that's a steal,a.k.a. it's worth more than it's price.

My idea would be a Peavey Cirrus BXP,but as a high schooler even that would be a bit too much(even for christmas).I've also heard great things about high end squiers and even ibanezes (sr400 I think).I'd really like a nice slap tone,my current bass is suffering from a lack of high ends,which isn't very pleasant for my ears.

Thanks.

 

[Mesa XI]

I had my doubts when someone suggested it to me, but I went to Guitar Center and played Schecter Stiletto. They're really nice basses for the money.

 

[SnakeKappele]

Ever thought about upgrading your current bass?

New pickups and preamp (if it's active) should fix your lack of high frequencies and it would be cheaper.

 

[5string5fingers]

My picks

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sterling-by-Music-Man-SB14-Bass?sku=580994


http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...te-Basic-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=582366#used USED

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-SR500-Soundgear-4String-Bass?sku=515055

 

[nnorbie14]

Sorry,I forgot about this part.I don't want to upgrade it as it's a 5stringer and I've had enough of it.Not only I never use the 5th sting,the strings are too close to each other and my thumb doesn't like this.Also I have a hummbucker with a tone and a volume knob and I rather have more control over the tone.

 

[5string5fingers]

If more tone versatility is what you're looking for I cant think of a better bass under 500 than the SR500 or look for a used G&L Tribute L2000. You'll have more tonal variations than you can shake a stick at.

 

[lkngro]

An Ibanez SR500 would be a great choice. Active electronics and a 3 band EQ so you won't have any problem with your top end. Or maybe look at rondomusic.com. They have some very good basses for very cheap.

 

[zachoff]

MIJ Ibanez (70s 80s), MIJ Yamaha (late 70s-mid 80s), and MIJ Fender (80s?) can be had for under $600 & all are great basses.

 

[jim777]

Of course I'm looking for used basses, but in my country.....

which is...?

 

[audiomitch]

A Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass is a pretty nice bass for the money.

 

[TolerancEJ]

Excellent value for low cost: Ibanez, Carvin, Schecter, Squier, Yamaha, Spector Legend, among others.

I've owned an Ibanez SR885 for 18 years. It still sounds fine to me & I would not sell it.

 

[Batmensch]

+1 on the Squier.

 

[nnorbie14]

Thanks so far.A Sterling would sound nice,tough it would cost some $ to get in my hands.Same thing with the Ibanez,but there's an sr300 for 300$(used.)Yes,everything is more expensive here,this is just 600$ http://www.instrumentpro.com/P-IBABTB300F.html .

which is...?

Romania and I'm also looking at basses from Hungary (I wouldn't mind a little road trip)

 

[5string5fingers]

Both would be great. Personally I'd go for the BTB.

 

[nnorbie14]

I guess I'll just have to test them with my own hands..a Cort GB74 looks great as well.Thank you for the quick replies.

 

[IngerAlb]

+1 for the SR500

As you know I owned a Spector Legend - I sold it the second I got the SR the Spector has a nice tone, crystal clear, with lots of high mids, but compared to the SR it sounded very thin. I don't know what those guys at Ibanez did, but they sure nailed it on this bass

SR400 is a very nice bass too, but IMO it's not in the same league with the 500.

Of all the basses that I owned, I truly regret selling just the SR500 I had. Monstrous bass for the price Coming to think of it, I'd trade my current BTB770PB for a mint SR500, hehe!

PS: Yup, EBay sure sucks around our parts, man...we're missing a lot of good deals because of our location...pfff...damn that "shipping only in US", huge overseas transport costs and EU taxes