help choosing a cheap bass

[Dr. Cheese]

One more thing..for those who own/ have played a Peavey Foundation: can you play slap on it? I'm pretty interested in learning slap so any input would be great.

Of course you can slap on it.

 

[RxFunk]

Of course you can slap on it.

I figured, juat wanted to be positive, thanks Dr. Cheese

 

[RxFunk]

Bad news for me, the Peavey Foundation sold so now I'm scouring the used section for similar ones at GC, any suggestions?

 

[RxFunk]

Bad news for me, the Peavey Foundation sold so now I'm scouring the used section for similar ones at GC, any suggestions?

Wait! never mind, it just went back up!

 

[RxFunk]

Just ordered the bass!!! Pics up in 5-8 business days....least that's what the shippings supposed to be !!

 

[bassgod76]

A setup and new strings, and you'll have a nice bass.

 

[RxFunk]

A setup and new strings, and you'll have a nice bass.

I know, I'm so excited! What kind of strings should I try out, on my A/E i currently have d'Addario round wounds, should i try elixers out?

 

[bassgod76]

I know, I'm so excited! What kind of strings should I try out, on my A/E i currently have d'Addario round wounds, should i try elixers out?

Strings are as subjective as one's taste in food.
My favorites are DR Sunbeams, but I also like GHS Bass Boomers.

 

[RxFunk]

Strings are as subjective as one's taste in food.
My favorites are DR Sunbeams, but I also like GHS Bass Boomers.

If i want a mellower sound, what strings will help with that?

 

[bassgod76]

If i want a mellower sound, what strings will help with that?

That's what I was looking for and thus chose the Sunbeams. If you want mellow, I'd steer clear of DR Hi Beams and the Dean Markley cryo strings. They are a tad aggresive.

Ernie Ball Hybrid slinkys make pretty good strings as well.

 

[RxFunk]

That's what I was looking for and thus chose the Sunbeams. If you want mellow, I'd steer clear of DR Hi Beams and the Dean Markley cryo strings. They are a tad aggresive.

Ernie Ball Hybrid slinkys make pretty good strings as well.

Thanks man, I' ll try the Sunbeams out

 

[Malak the Mad]

In my experience, Sunbeams are pretty/very bright. I've gotten some decently mellow tones out of D'Addario Half Wounds (basically, ground wounds) and Flat Wounds.

I love Ernie Ball strings (especially the Cobalts!), but they are really bright, maybe too bright for what you're looking for.

 

[bassgod76]

In my experience, Sunbeams are pretty/very bright. I've gotten some decently mellow tones out of D'Addario Half Wounds (basically, ground wounds) and Flat Wounds.

I love Ernie Ball strings (especially the Cobalts!), but they are really bright, maybe too bright for what you're looking for.

Strings are so subjective. I'm not sure how mellow he wants since he mentioned wanting to explore slap (shrugs).

 

[RxFunk]

Strings are so subjective. I'm not sure how mellow he wants since he mentioned wanting to explore slap (shrugs).

What would you reccomend for slap then?

 

[bassgod76]

What would you reccomend for slap then?

Well, I "think" most slap heavy players use round wound strings. I don't really buy strings for slapping. I know Marcus Miller is a pretty slap-happy player, and I think he uses DR Hi Beams.

 

[RxFunk]

Well, I "think" most slap heavy players use round wound strings. I don't really buy strings for slapping. I know Marcus Miller is a pretty slap-happy player, and I think he uses DR Hi Beams.

All right, I think I'll just check out what he's got at the local store string wise, and try something new when the Peavey comes in.

 

[bassgod76]

The only string I ever bought that noticeably bad was this set of Snarling Dog strings I bought when I first started playing. Not even sure if that company is still around.

 

[RxFunk]

Ok, so I need help again. I just got an e-mail from GC saying that the bass I ordered was actually ordered 30 minutes before I did, but their server only updates every hour.So no bass for me even though it's been paid for already. Should I try and get another Peavey Foundation for the same price or what?

 

[Chuck King]

Lol, yeah, i have access to craigslist, but on my local cl we get a lot of p-basses and not much else . . . .

You say that like it's a problem.

 

[RxFunk]

You say that like it's a problem.

It's not a problem really, but I'm looking for something different, hopefully GC can find another Peavey Foundation for me..