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merlijnverduin

Oct 23, 2013
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#1
Hello folks!

I am Merlijn and I'm 14 years old. I really like playing bass songs from:

Metallica
Alter Bridge
Avenged Sevenfold

:bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist:

But now I have a choice to make. I am searching for a new bass and I really like:

Traben Phoenix
Sterling By Music Man Sub Ray 5

Can you give me and advice about this two basses or could you give me an advice about another bass in that price range.

:hyper::hyper::hyper:

Thanks and greetings from Holland!
Merlijn
 
#4
merlijnverduin said:
Hello folks!

I am Merlijn and I'm 14 years old. I really like playing bass songs from:

Metallica
Alter Bridge
Avenged Sevenfold

:bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist:

But now I have a choice to make. I am searching for a new bass and I really like:

Traben Phoenix
Sterling By Music Man Sub Ray 5

Can you give me and advice about this two basses or could you give me an advice about another bass in that price range.

:hyper::hyper::hyper:

Thanks and greetings from Holland!
Merlijn
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Yeah, skip the Traben. I know there are folks that like them but they're honestly only so-so. If you want the pointy metal bass look then go with something from ESP instead. Go with something that feels good and sounds right - and will have lasting appeal to you.

Something like these:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/esp-ltd-d-5-5-string-bass-guitar

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/esp-ltd-b-5e-5-string-bass-guitar
 
#6
JellinWellen, Runlikegregg and fourstringbliss:

Thanks for your reactions! I see that it's not a smart idea when i buy the Phoenix.

I like to get more advice but this is a step to the good way.

And Agent77:

I saw that there are more threads for this ;) But thanks for your attention. :p
 
#7
merlijnverduin said:
Hello folks!

I am Merlijn and I'm 14 years old. I really like playing bass songs from:

Metallica
Alter Bridge
Avenged Sevenfold

:bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist:

But now I have a choice to make. I am searching for a new bass and I really like:

Traben Phoenix
Sterling By Music Man Sub Ray 5

Can you give me and advice about this two basses or could you give me an advice about another bass in that price range.

:hyper::hyper::hyper:

Thanks and greetings from Holland!
Merlijn
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Honestly, any fiver with one or more humbuckers will work. You need to get something that feels and sounds like you want it to with the right set of features. Probably something active. You might consider a mid level Spector as well.
 
#8
merlijnverduin said:
JellinWellen, Runlikegregg and fourstringbliss:

Thanks for your reactions! I see that it's not a smart idea when i buy the Phoenix.

I like to get more advice but this is a step to the good way.
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No problem. Happy to help.

merlijnverduin said:
And Agent77:

I saw that there are more threads for this ;) But thanks for your attention. :p
Click to expand...

He's just got his panties in a twist - don't mind him.
 
#11
i have schecter stiletto custom 4 with passive emg's, an active preamp, and a mahogany/maple body. I would not say it is awesome, but its pretty good for the $250 I paid for it. Nothing special IMO, just a fairly comfortable, lightweight bass, with some usable but not stellar modern tones.
 
#12
I like the new Schecters that look like Fenders more than their neck throughs. I love the new SUBs, but +1 on the US made SUB if you can score one. I love my 4 string SUB but never meshed with my 5 string SUB (neck never felt right, I preferred my Warwick 5 string necks). The import and US made SUB basses have great necks, good tone, and are on the hot side. If I lost everything and had to put together a new rig on a budget the SUB 4 would be on the top of my list easy.
 
#13
I can certainly attest to the quality of the fender style schecters (model t, diamond p, etc...) that webtroll mentioned but they wouldn't have the modern tone that you may be looking for. Ive never had any encounter with a SUB (though now I kinda want to try one) but if I may, I cast a vote for ESP LTD basses, modern styling with modern tone and quality woods and workmanship.
 
#14
You live in Holland and we can spitball about what might be a good bass for you, but I don't know what you can get a hold of. Do you have a website you're going to be buying from? We can look at that site and help you choose from what is available to you.
 
#16
I would go for ESP. I remember playing a B-154DX and it was absolutely awesome, I imagine the B-155DX would be equally as awesome. Really nice feeling and sounding bass for the money IMO.

I'd also suggest Spector or an aforementioned Stingray but they may be out of your price range depending on what you're looking at.
 
#18
Assuming that you're shopping from Thomann and your budget is under 400 Euros, I would go with one of these:

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Yamaha's have excellent build quality and consistently sound great. This is a versatile P/J sound (Duff McKagen) but is passive not active.

Yamaha TRBX 305
Another Yammie and active this time.

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Some of the lightest basses around with great necks


If you can afford around 450 Euros then consider one of these:

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Neck-through active fiver

ESP LTD B205
Bolt-on active fiver

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Warwicks are pretty popular among the metal crowd for their growly tone
 

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