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Getting a new bass

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JJT247

Jan 24, 2009
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I play in a band that plays hard rock and progressive metal. Since im only 13, i dont want to spend more then 1000 dollars on a new bass because that's what i have with my saved money.
Since i'm small for a 13 year old, i would like a bass with a fast neck. So far ive been looking at the Sterling ray35 or a G&L tribute 2500. I play bass 4 or 5 hours a day so I would like a quality bass.
Thanks for the help!:bassist:
 
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JJT247 said:
Wow thanks! That bass looks cool. il show it to my dad when he gets home :)
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Youre very welcome. And that bass isnt something you will see very often. Silver sparkle is a rare things, IIRC.

Good luck though! If al else fails, you could get a Geddy. Man, I love my Geddy.

EDIT: Sorry JJ, that bass is gone and in France now. I didnt read the entire post. Sorry my friend. Ill keep my eyes on anything that looks like something that would interest you. PM me if needed.
 
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Guys, I just PM'd him with a ton of options.

Hopefully he wasnt too excited about that specific sale. I think the ones I PM'd him will make up for it.

Im always down for helping a fellow teenager. I know what its like to be lost in the bass world. But never again, thanks to TB.
 
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Jordasch said:
Guys, I just PM'd him with a ton of options.

Hopefully he wasnt too excited about that specific sale. I think the ones I PM'd him will make up for it.

Im always down for helping a fellow teenager. I know what its like to be lost in the bass world. But never again, thanks to TB.
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lol its ok there are plenty of other basses out there :)

And thanks so much for taking the time to PM me all of those basses, I will surely look into all of them.
 
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JJT247 said:
I play in a band that plays hard rock and progressive metal. Since im only 13, i dont want to spend more then 1000 dollars on a new bass because that's what i have with my saved money. Since i'm small for a 13 year old, i would like a bass with a fast neck. So far ive been looking at the Sterling ray35 or a G&L tribute 2500. I play bass 4 or 5 hours a day so I would like a quality bass.
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My advice: you have a lot to spend. A quality bass doesn't have to cost $1000 or more. Quality is something that sounds good to YOU, feels good to play, and is dependable...whether it costs $199 or $999.

Go used, and consider going short scale if you're still small - you can add a long scale in a couple of years. Try out different basses. You might even consider a Gretsch Electromatic Jr Jet in short scale.
 
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Pilgrim said:
My advice: you have a lot to spend. A quality bass doesn't have to cost $1000 or more. Quality is something that sounds good to YOU, feels good to play, and is dependable. Go used, and consider going short scale. Try out different basses. You might even consider a Gretsch Electromatic Jr Jet.
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Ah, finally some backup. I have been alone in this thread.
 
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BlackEdition said:
ibanez soundgears have thin necks. my dad has the 6 string version of this, and it sounds amazing. i have played the four string and it sounds equally good. these basses have really nice bartolini pickups... and it is about half as much as you are willing to spend. that leaves plenty of money to get an amp if you so desire...

or save it!

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-SR500-Soundgear-4String-Bass?sku=515055
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I agree. Ibbys practically own the thin neck franchise.
 

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