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Decently Priced 6-Stringers

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greg_huff

Nov 12, 2005
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#1
Hey guys,

I was just sitting around here, and I was thinking that I would like to go up to playing a 6-string bass, as the extended range sounds like it would be quite the treat to work with.

Anyways, I was just wondering if you guys could think of some resonably priced 6-string basses, because i don't feel like getting a crazy custom bass or anything like that, but I just want one that is good and is a good starting point for me with 6-string basses, but will still last me for a while.

Anways, thanks for the help.

Peace
Greg
 
#2
greg_huff said:
Hey guys,

I was just sitting around here, and I was thinking that I would like to go up to playing a 6-string bass, as the extended range sounds like it would be quite the treat to work with.

Anyways, I was just wondering if you guys could think of some resonably priced 6-string basses, because i don't feel like getting a crazy custom bass or anything like that, but I just want one that is good and is a good starting point for me with 6-string basses, but will still last me for a while.

Anways, thanks for the help.

Peace
Greg
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Ibanez makes really nice, lower priced 6'ers.
the Schecter Stilletto Studio 6 is REALLY nice.
Peavey grind bass (though I haven't played one so I can't say how good it is or not)
there's a lot of other cheaper 6 stringers out there too.
maybe check guitar center's website.
 
#7
The Ibanez 506 gets a thumbs up here. Comes with Bartolini pu's and a good sounding preamp for around 600.00. I'd avoid the ESP 6 string. I bought one when they first came out,and the bridge started to bend after about a year.They would not replace it.They claimed they never heard of that happening before,but I have seen pics of other ESP bass bridges doing the same thing.It's just a poor design.
 
#8
If you can find a used Peavey Cirrus 6, that is where my vote would go. It's the only 6 string that's felt really comfortable for me, but then again I don't really try many 6 strings often.

Usually affordable for what they are...
 
#14
Dincrest said:
If you mean a 6-string bass under $1000...

-Ibanez SR506
-Peavey Fury 6
-Spector Legend 6
-Yamaha TRB1006
-used (Carvins, for example, can be a great deal on the 2ndhand market)

Good luck.
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I just picked up a Peavey Fury 6 from musicians friend for $199!! I was impressed with the quality. I have a Smith, Tobias and Modulus 6 and it is impressive for the price. IMHO the Smith is one of the best built basses you can own. Try the fury...
 
#16
Again, it depends on your definition of "resonably priced." The Ibanez SR506 is the best bang for the buck in the six string market in my opinion. I think Ibby also has a lower 406 too, doesn't have the Barts in it though. I think Dean's Q6 is not too shaby either, I've heard a review from a forum member of a different forum, and he said he's extremely happy with his Dean. If you want a really sheap bass, Brice has a few on www.rondomusic.net. I've played a Spector Legend 5, and I'm sure the 6 is even better. My only complaint about anything Spector, is that I think it's a tad overpirced, I get the same satisfaction from the Ibby.

~Ryan
 
#17
Funny, this very question was asked over at the DudePit by someone else.

Anyway, I used to have a Cort Curbow 6. Nice price, decent bass.

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