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HELP ME! - What Basses do you recommend for my style? (rock)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Kin234, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Jul 21, 2009 #1
    Kin234

    Kin234

    Jul 20, 2009
    The following are all of my choices. And all of them are left-handed and 4-strings. Which bass do you recommend for my style? I play all kinds of rock (especially vintage rock), and I play fingerstyle 65% of the time I play bass, and the other 35%, I play with Slap and Pop.
    And the music I listen to is, Hendrix, RATM, Metallica, Pink FLoyd, U2, Nirvana, and other such musicians. Which of these basses do you think will fit my style? (rock) (Also my max. $450)

    1. Ibanez SR-300 $450
    2. Schecter Stiletto-4 Deluxe SCH2630 $441.97
    3. ESP LTD B Series 4 string, B50 $389
    4. Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass $364.50
    5. Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass IV Active $330.75
     
  2. Jul 21, 2009 #2
    EagleMoon

    EagleMoon

    Jul 13, 2007
    Phoenix, Arizona
    You can use ANY bass for ANY genre music. Get whichever bass feels good to you.
     
  3. Jul 21, 2009 #3
    SuperSnake2012

    SuperSnake2012 floppy b strings

    Dec 12, 2006
    Bronx, NY
    I would go something old school and passive, I think that the Squier VM Jazz would works great for any of those.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    MIJ-VI

    MIJ-VI Inactive Supporting Member

    Jan 12, 2009
    # 4 would be my choice.

    A proven design with passive circuitry (no battery to fiddle with) and a maple 'board for a bright, aggressive tone.

    It looks good too: Vintage Modified Jazz Bass® Left Handed
     
  5. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    Solarmist

    Solarmist

    Jul 24, 2007
    near Mt. Rainier
    Where did you get $450 for an Ibanez SR300? GC has them for $300

    You should go to your local GC or music stores, and try stuff out.
     
  6. Jul 21, 2009 #6
    D.Don

    D.Don

    Mar 6, 2008
    Swede lost in the 5th republic
    Squier Classic Vibe Precision

    Great bang for the buck! Give it a try!

    D.DOn
     
  7. Jul 21, 2009 #7
    Hawaii Islander

    Hawaii Islander

    Aug 11, 2007
    Rio Rico, AZ
    The Fender Deluxe Jazz IV is a very good bass. Very versatile.
    They also sell for over $800 new (righty), lefties are usually more. The price is definitely a bargain if in really good or new condition. I used to own one for about 5 years.

    Trying them out is a good idea if its possible.
     
  8. Jul 21, 2009 #8
    Mutant Corn

    Mutant Corn

    Nov 14, 2007
    Little Rock, Arkansas
    Whatever one feels and sounds best to you is the one you should get
     
  9. Jul 21, 2009 #9
    fcoda

    fcoda

    Jan 23, 2002
    Nanuet,NY
    You could also look into the new Sterling line by EB - replaces the Sub line.
     
  10. Jul 21, 2009 #10
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    I'll cast another vote for the Squier VM Jazz.

    After recording this past weekend with my new(to me) MIM Fender Jazz... I am VERY happy with the results.


    And just because no one else has said it yet... You could get TWO SX Basses for the prices you're throwing out... just sayin'...
     
  11. Jul 21, 2009 #11
    Vakmere

    Vakmere

    Sep 6, 2007
    Philly
    Spector Euro LX
     
  12. Jul 21, 2009 #12
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    I put my response in the other one of this exact thread. Reference that for my advice if you actually care, but it wasn't all that useful :(