Cheapest HH bass?

[mbell75]

Looking for a cheap HH bass, preferably passive but possibly active. Tried a used T40 but they are boat anchors and I dont like the necks. Used L2000 maybe? Any suggestions?

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

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I’d be all over this.
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Or a Sire M Series
Or Schecter Stiletto

 

[ajkula66]

Define "cheap".

For around the price of a decent T40 - possibly a few bucks more - you may pick up either a 2013 or 2017 version of the Gibson EB which sounds and feels nothing like a conventional Gibson. Given that QC in this era was questionable, trying before buying is a must IMO. But good ones can be found at bargain basement prices. My 2013 EB5 was a stellar instrument in all respects.

Korean-built PRS Kingfisher is also a very solid offering, if you want to stay away from Gibbys.

L2K is difficult to argue with, but I wouldn't really consider that to be a cheap instrument in the normal set of circumstances.

If you want to go really cheap, Peavey Foundation and Dyna models from the 90s sport a very different feel and weight from the T40, and can be found for under $300. Pretty unbeatable value for money in my book, and there's no shortage of them on the used market.

Happy hunting.

 

[mbell75]

Define "cheap".

For around the price of a decent T40 - possibly a few bucks more - you may pick up either a 2013 or 2017 version of the Gibson EB which sounds and feels nothing like a conventional Gibson. Given that QC in this era was questionable, trying before buying is a must IMO. But good ones can be found at bargain basement prices. My 2013 EB5 was a stellar instrument in all respects.

Korean-built PRS Kingfisher is also a very solid offering, if you want to stay away from Gibbys.

L2K is difficult to argue with, but I wouldn't really consider that to be a cheap instrument in the normal set of circumstances.

If you want to go really cheap, Peavey Foundation and Dyna models from the 90s sport a very different feel and weight from the T40, and can be found for under $300. Pretty unbeatable value for money in my book, and there's no shortage of them on the used market.

Happy hunting.

Thanks. Yea, looking to stay under $500

 

[ajkula66]

Thanks. Yea, looking to stay under $500

You're welcome.

I don't know how things are in your neck of the woods but I don't believe that I've ever seen an L2K (not a Tribute) for under $500. That leaves you with Peaveys, PRS and possibly a Gibby if you're very patient.

Not knowing what type of sound you're after it's difficult to make recommendations, but there are 80s Ibanez Roadstars with HH configuration that could be had for under $500, and they are well-built instruments.

 

[mbell75]

You're welcome.

I don't know how things are in your neck of the woods but I don't believe that I've ever seen an L2K (not a Tribute) for under $500. That leaves you with Peaveys, PRS and possibly a Gibby if you're very patient.

Not knowing what type of sound you're after it's difficult to make recommendations, but there are 80s Ibanez Roadstars with HH configuration that could be had for under $500, and they are well-built instruments.

I’ve had a couple Epiphones and don’t like the sound of them, too thumpy for me. I’ve seen L2000 Tributes under $500 and I’ll check out some Peaveys and Ibanez.

 

[Mark76]

Dunno if it's the cheapest, per se, but this has to be a contender at $129

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[CTBassGuy]

+1 on the PRS SE Kingfisher.

I have the J-style Kestrel and it’s a really well built bass. I bought it on Reverb from a very well reviewed guitar shop for about 1/2 the price of new, and they have some Kingfishers at the same price. They say used, but I think they are NOS; mine had the pickguard plastic still on.

Also used Carvin LB basses. My LB90s are stacked humbuckers.

 

[user362432]

Older Yamaha BBG4SII or 5 strings BBG5S. They can be found used in the range of $200-$400

 

[user362432]

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[92aceshigh]

Ibanez SR300
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All very affordable, all very good quality.

 

[Frank77]

If you can score a Tribute L-2000, go for it. Outstanding bang-for-buck value, and the range of tones you can get from this bass is impressive.

 

[JRA]

Dunno if it's the cheapest, per se, but this has to be a contender at $129
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[MultiScaleMale]

I’ve had a couple Epiphones and don’t like the sound of them, too thumpy for me. I’ve seen L2000 Tributes under $500 and I’ll check out some Peaveys and Ibanez.

It sounds like you’ve bounced through more than a few basses. I’d suggest figuring out what you want, save up and get that bass used. Buy once, cry once and save money overall.

 

[leegreenman]

Another vote for a Tribute l-2000. Some are on the heavy side though.

 

[Mark76]

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But cheaper (less than half the price not factoring in shipping)

 

[Muziekschuur]

Dean Edge basses.

 

[Standalone]

My favorite HH is the 1985 Ibanez RB850 I have. G and L Tributes are a great choice if you're not an Ibanez addict like me.

 

[basslifter]

G&L Tribute L2000 or L2500.
Several Ibanez choices, but the G&L is going to have more character, if you like that.

 

[dabbler]

But cheaper (less than half the price not factoring in shipping)

AND you get passive working bass and treble controls in passive mode!