HELP, I can't decide!

Curious why you'd pass on the MTD?

 

Every band I have played with I used a different bass for. I bought and sold a lot! My longest stint with one bass was a Fender P bass with a 70s cover band. Currently (not in a band right now) I have a 5 string that was made for me and an 80s Yamaha BB1200s that I have seriously altered.

The point being that the kind of music you play and who you play with affect choice of instrument. So. What will you be playing? What kind of sound?

 

Obviously, you haven't tried the search function, because people RAVE about MTD kingstons and Heir5s all the time. Especially in answer to "which bass should i get" which has been asked a hundred times.

but if you don't like the pickguard, i can understand that.

 

oh yeah, what about this yamaha?

yamaha on musiciansfriend

 

Yeah, those things are amazing. Though I can completely undertand the asthetics thing. It's my opinion that they have the better B string and playability than the Lakland Skylines, but that's me. A lot of people prefer the Skyline because of their electronics (active with a 2 band EQ) instead of a single passive humbucker.

And yeah, the pickgaurd is a little weird. I replaced the one I had on mine with a black one, made it look less "odd."

I implore you to try a few. Excellent basses.

 

the rockbass isn't bad at all....but the 5 strings i don't care for..but 4 yes i love it

steve

 

I bought a Lakland 55-01 not too long ago, and I love it! I went in with out ever playing one, and I don't regret my decision! The only complaint i have is that i find the bottom cutaway to be kind of uncomfortable... I am sure I could fix this by losing weight (ya right)!

I have played a Deluxe Jazz Active 4, and it is an amazing bass for the price.

Never played a K5 ( I don't think)

G&L's are great basses, and I would get one over a dlx active jazz.


One last thing... I believe you said earlier that you prefer the pup setup on the 55-02? IF you did indeed say that, then I am sure that you would be happy with the kingston Heir. I played one, and I would say that it is a great sounding bass.

I hope i have helped with my imput!


Peace

 

i hear the Fender RB5's are amazing... theres one in the classifieds for $800... why hasn't anyone came up with this?

 

The Fender American Deluxe is a great bass, no doubt about it. Warwicks are great basses too.

 

I love playing my wife's 55-01.

 

The RB5 has a great B string.

I have really wanted to get my hands on one of these- and I am sure you can get one used for around $800...



That thing looks good enough to eat!

 

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I picked this up over the weekend and it rocks! Gives a nice bio of many of the great American luthiers out there from Azola to Zon and includes some excellent photography. It's a good way to pass the time when on the throne (but I'm afraid it doesn't help the gas much! ).

 

No, it's not a girly bass. She bought it last year, but doesn't play much bass.

I play Fender, Peavey, Zon, and Hamer, among other things. The 55-01 works pretty good for my oldies band. I usually play it on at least one set.

 

from that list I would pick the 55-02 if you had the money (I prefer the sound of the Joe Osborne Skyline better though). The Tribute L2500 (haven't been able to play one yet) seems to be a really good deal. I would pick those over the fender. From the styles, I would recommend trying to find a decent price on a Lakland Skyline.

 

man, i wish my wife had a lakland that i could borrow!

hey embellisher, you have a lot of pictures of outdoor gigs. is that a regular gig? just curious... outdoor gigs are cool.

 

We play about twice a month at a local Harley Davidson dealership. That's where some of the outdoor pics are from.

We play other outdoor gigs from time to time.

 

I have the exact same bass as the one in the pic and I love it.