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Getting a new/used bass advice.

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Feb 11, 2012
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Illinois
#1
This is my first "real" post other than intro here so thanks in advance and from what I've seen around here, this place is great.

So I am in the market for something "new" to me but don't mind buying used. I have been watching my local craigslist and come across these that caught my interest...

If these are a members posts on CL then feel free to PM about the basses.

Ibanez EX Series 5 Sting-looks to be passive for $75(I'm aware it's fairly old model) I wouldn't mind putting some money into it in the future if need be.
Ibanez BTB300BG 4 string - $280
I would more than likely try to get both. I want a 5 string but a 4 as well for the separate tunings so I don't have to keep re-tuning or get "off" gauge strings for the 5 to tune to E standard or C, etc.

EDITED: This looks to be the EX, although there isn't a large "EX" on the head. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Looking mainly at those 2 or a single 4/5 that would please.

I am not partial to ESP or Ibanez for any reason other than they seem to offer the best tone for me(good lows while still nice mids/highs) and Ibanez seems to offer good basses for lower price points. I do know that the BTB300BG is a very trust worthy bass from reviews(or lack there of).

Examples of what I play are, Black Sabbath, Killswitch Engage, Boston, In Flames, Godsmack, Sevendust, Cky, HIM, Monster Magnet, Deftones, Coheed and Cambria and so on. The idea being getting or staying versatile to a point.
I like to be more of a notable bass influence in songs rather than just "pounding" along to mimic guitar.
 
#2
Consider a used Lakland 44-01 (4-string) or 55-01 (5er). These are great for the styles you are interested in, plus work for most anything else, too. They have the look, and more importantly, the sound—huge and versatile.

The 55-01 is probably the most flexible 5-string for modification. Be forewarned you will be spoiled by the quality of these basses. The 55-01 has a 35" scale, and probably the best B string you can get for the bucks!
 
#3
Jim Carr said:
Consider a used Lakland 44-01 (4-string) or 55-01 (5er). These are great for the styles you are interested in, plus work for most anything else, too. They have the look, and more importantly, the sound—huge and versatile.

The 55-01 is probably the most flexible 5-string for modification. Be forewarned you will be spoiled by the quality of these basses. The 55-01 has a 35" scale, and probably the best B string you can get for the bucks!
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Thanks, I'll keep an eye out. I have never come across a used one yet in my area but reading reviews from site to site they do seem nice.
 
#5
I'd like to stick around $300, but it would be flexible. No more than $400 right now. Especially cause like I mentioned, I'm at somewhat of a crossroads on 4 vs. 5 but know I'd be happy either way, hence the idea of 2.
That EX series just caught my eye and looking more into it, it may be something I try to pick up no matter what. Older and a little different.
 

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