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Budget Basses

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by dirk, Sep 24, 2001.

  1. Sep 24, 2001 #1
    dirk

    dirk Guest

    Apr 6, 2000
    Memphis, TN
    For some reason, here lately I've gotten GAS for budget instruments. I have no logical way to explain it, except that it's easier to save less money for a new bass. Right now I'm thoroughly convinced that the Kingston is going to be my next bass, but I noticed in another thread that some mentioned a budget Lakland. Is this true, and considering how much Laklands cost, what is the definition of budget for them? I think it was Munji who said something about them. When are they coming out, and where can I get some info on them? thanks.

    Dirk
     
  2. Sep 24, 2001 #2
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    You can get a solid color one for around $1000.

    The ones with the figured tops will go around $1600.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2001 #3
    funkycarnivore

    funkycarnivore

    Sep 16, 2000
    California, United States
  4. Sep 25, 2001 #4
    tezrez

    tezrez Guest

    Jul 26, 2001
    In a Lucky Charms Box.
    dont waste money wit dat stupid bass
    get an ibanez gsr200
    only$200
    abd after u changge the factory strings
    it sounds studio bass quality
    trust me ;)
     
  5. Sep 25, 2001 #5
    Captain Awesome

    Captain Awesome

    Apr 2, 2001
    PDX
    :confused: :eek: :rolleyes: [​IMG]
     
  6. Sep 25, 2001 #6
    Geoff St. Germaine

    Geoff St. Germaine Commercial User

    Aug 31, 2001
    Halifax, Canada
    Owner - St. Germaine Guitars
    Just changing the strings changes the sound of a $200 bass to that of a $1000+ bass (I'm only assuming that this would be the price on a "studio quality" bass).:eek: Well, what was I thinking when I bought my Dingwall?:confused:

    mmmm.......right!;)
     
  7. Sep 25, 2001 #7
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Yeah, I guess I had better sell my Cirrus, Sonus and Rapture.:rolleyes:
     
  8. Sep 25, 2001 #8
    ldiezman

    ldiezman Guest

    Jul 11, 2001
    Nashville
    dang.. I should sell back my Stingray 5 and get a cheap ibenez and put some nice strings on it??? Gpsh I wish I had known about this magic $200 bass before.... :confused:
     
  9. Sep 25, 2001 #9
    craigb

    craigb G&L churnmeister Supporting Member

    Jan 27, 2000
    Spring, TX (Houston metro)
    While everybody's definition of a "budget" bass is different I don't know if I'd call the import Lakland a "budget" bass (that's a mighty nice budget I'd like to have!). I think I'd go for a new/used G&L/US Fender/MM first but I haven't had one of the import Laklands in hand yet so I don't know for sure.

    The Korean MTDs are nice but I wasn't blown away by the K4 I tried in a store (it was a nice bass - just not my cup of tea). I do have an MTD Beast that I like a lot so an Heir with the neck pickup might be more my speed.

    My concept of a budget bass is the $169 Dearmond Pilot Pro I picked up from MF a couple of weeks ago. But to each his own. My "good" bass is a G&L which is a cheapie to some.
     
  10. Sep 25, 2001 #10
    dancehallclasher

    dancehallclasher

    Jul 21, 2000
    San Ramon, CA
    do you have one with the fanned-fret deal? i'm really curious about that, how do you like it?
     
  11. Sep 25, 2001 #11
    Brendan

    Brendan

    Jun 18, 2000
    Portland, OR
  12. Sep 25, 2001 #12
    Geoff St. Germaine

    Geoff St. Germaine Commercial User

    Aug 31, 2001
    Halifax, Canada
    Owner - St. Germaine Guitars
    Yes that is the fanned fret deal. I love the bass, from the fanned frets to, well... everything. In fact I am putting together the options for my next Dingwall, a six string. The one I have right no is a 5.

    DingZ2
     
  13. Sep 25, 2001 #13
    cassanova

    cassanova

    Sep 4, 2000
    Florida
    yeah you should, i dont know why anyone would want one of those pieces of crap anyway's :rolleyes:
     
  14. Sep 25, 2001 #14
    Geoff St. Germaine

    Geoff St. Germaine Commercial User

    Aug 31, 2001
    Halifax, Canada
    Owner - St. Germaine Guitars
    If you have any specific questions you can email me.

    DingZ2
     
  15. Sep 26, 2001 #15
    tezrez

    tezrez Guest

    Jul 26, 2001
    In a Lucky Charms Box.
    dudes ive played a sterling4 and 5 and a stingray 4
    ill tell u my ibanez gsr200 still rips there balls off:D
     
  16. Sep 26, 2001 #16
    funkycarnivore

    funkycarnivore

    Sep 16, 2000
    California, United States
    Dude, yeah dude! GSR200! Does your Ibanez Soundwave 25 kick an SVT too??

    Uhh...sorry.
     
  17. Sep 26, 2001 #17
    steamboat

    steamboat

    Mar 22, 2000
    Madison, WI, USA
    Guess I shouldn't have wasted that money on the Stingray 5.

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Sep 26, 2001 #18
    Kelvin

    Kelvin Guest

    Apr 30, 2000
    Singapore.
    Those have got to be some killer strings, eh?... :D

    I'm curious as to what studio quality means here. ;)
     
  19. Sep 26, 2001 #19
    tezrez

    tezrez Guest

    Jul 26, 2001
    In a Lucky Charms Box.
    the strings were deanmarkly blue steel ML gauge
    studio quality means it u woudlnt be ashaimed to play it on stage:)
     
  20. Sep 26, 2001 #20
    funkycarnivore

    funkycarnivore

    Sep 16, 2000
    California, United States
    Studio quality, eh?
    Well, there ya go....