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HELP ME DECIDE ON A NEW BASS!

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dillonwalsh

Apr 12, 2006
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#1
hi, sorry if this is a common question. but i have been playing bass for about 6 years now and own four different basses, none of them exceptionally great to play (2 ashtons, a maestro and a probe) the probe is what i use, pretty keen to get something better....anyway these basses are thanks to me being a bit of a tight arse and not wanting to spend too much money :D /not having much money. however i now have got cash on my side and am wanting to get a good bass that i will hopefully use forever. influenced by bassist like cliff burton, geezer butler, lemmy just to name a few. im prepared to spend around 1200 second hand or new i don't mind. rickenbacker is an obvious choice but am sorta keen to hear what other types of basses guys recommend. thanks, :bassist:
 
#2
This one is for sale ;)

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#10
Rickenbacker lacks versatility and doesn't strike me as a bass that will carry you through style transitions you'll likely experience with time. I'd say get the best Jazz-type bass you can afford, whether it's a Fender, Lakland, Sadowsky, Lull or whatever.

BTW, I've never heard of a Probe (or the other two, for that matter). Did you score that off some aliens in a parking lot?
 
#13
thanks for you input so far guys. as for selling my basses im not going to do that as i said ive already got money so that isnt a issue. has anyone had a go on a epiphone embassy, not exactly top end but was having a play on one today and it seemed quite nice. played good with the lower end notes but when i got up higher it seemed a bit cheap and lifeless. any ideas why, strings?
 
#14
I really like the Musicman Sterling for the sound for what you say you like. That dual coil in the bridge gets MEAN!!! Some of the models also have a single coil on the neck. I think that you might be able to finagle your way into one new at your price range, definitely used. That is a bass you could play forever, and (not to dis anyone) I really think that Ricks tend to be exceptionally one dimensional tone-wise. My friend has a Rick. It has two modes: 1) Lemmy; 2) Vehement Lemmy.

Not that there's anything wrong with that:bassist:
 
#19
I have two Alembic Essence basses, a 4 and a 5, and they put a smile on my face. You should try one if you can. Top quality construction (hand-made in CA) support, and a nice owner's forum online. You may be able to get a 10 - 15 y/o used 4 string in good shape for $1200 - 1400, but the 5 may be a bit more cash - like 1300 - 1500. I recently played an older US-made Spector NS that sounded great, and they are also highly regarded by everyone. If I was in the market, I'd consider that one too.

My 2 cents about you quest: Get something you really like for the music you love to play; but remember nothing is forever. Your taste and style may change in say, 10 years; and so you should get something that suits you then. The nice thing about stuff is, well, it's just stuff. You use it, buy it, sell it - all part of the fun.
 

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