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I came into some money today (possible NBD)

#21
Go back and check out the affinity squiers too, amazing values and you'll have money left over for some good strings and a new pickguard.

Also the money is to guitar center, u can't really buy groceries or pay the electric bill with it.

And finally I play a jazz bass in a metal band that's been said to be "heavy as a Chevy"

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#23
If you find a girl you can't live without, you marry her. When you find THE bass, you figure out how to buy it. The end.

If you "fell in love" with the Ibanez, go right back there immediately and have them put it on layaway for you with your $308. Then, you have a month to figure out how to make it happen.

Have am older bass that you won't use one you get your Ibby? Sell it. Use craigslist or take it to GC.

Have video games that are worth money? Do you love them like you love that bass? Sell them. (This goes for nearly all of your possessions)

Have a job? Offer to pick up extras shifts in the next 30 days. If not, get your snow shovel ready and walk your neighborhood.

In short, YOU CAN DO THIS. Now go DO it.
 
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Coming back to this...

BassPlayer95 said:
I play rock, metal, pop, and I'm beginning to venture into blues. The idea of 70's pups for metal worries me. The Ibanez can pretty much handle anything...

So after a very long mostly irrelevant post:

Squier VM 70's Jazz bass;
Ibanez SR500;
Or (honorable mention because I've only seen it online) the Schecter Damien Platnium 4 string (those bats!!)...also a lot of money...

If you're still here thanks for reading!


-BP95
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Most basses out there, regardless of brand or options is a variation of three types of electric basses: The Precision, the semi-acoustic types Hofners, and the Jazz. Of the three, the Jazz is the most popular, precisely because of its versatility.

As some have mentioned upthread, the type of strings you put on it affects the tone greatly. The pups on the 70s VM have plenty of output, and that neck pup by itself has plenty of punch, bite, push, wind, whatever. And when it's set up, the thing is a beauty to play.

But don't forget that it's you that brings the most tone to your sound. Not to mention your amp and such. If you really want a great bass that will be with you for a long time until you get another one right now, then go for the VM 70s. However, if you can somehow get someone to help you out or raise the rest of the dough for the Ibanez, then get that one.
 
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DwaynieAD said:
Go back and check out the affinity squiers too, amazing values and you'll have money left over for some good strings and a new pickguard.

Also the money is to guitar center, u can't really buy groceries or pay the electric bill with it.

And finally I play a jazz bass in a metal band that's been said to be "heavy as a Chevy"

Check the sig
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He's left-handed. They don't make left-handed Affinities. Not sure if they ever had.
 
#27
Thanks for the input guys! For the people talking about partying, girls, and beer...I'm not really into any of those things, haha...So: Some of you have said the VM and some of you have said the SR500. You all have very valid points. I will definitely keep you guys in mind before I make a purchase. Thanks again.
 
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JimmyM said:
Not to interfere in your personal life here or go against all the enablers ;) but I'm with your family. That money's burning a hole in your pocket. Having multiple basses is fun, but you can only play one at a time, and in the learning stages, I think multiple basses are a distraction you don't need.
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Well, that is true for a regular human being. ;)



@ the OP: if you really fell in the love with the Ibanez, I'd say go for it.
 
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#30
It sounds like your dream bass is a two tone maple neck 51 P basses. IMHO, that is what you should be saving for. Get a job and earn some money, you may have to have one made for you, but you can get one if you want one bad enough. If you already have a job, get a part-time job. There are a lot of good builders that could probably do one for under $2,000.
 
#31
I have the SR500 and all I can say is that the longer I have it, and the more other basses I get to play and compare it to, the more I love it! Easy to play (because of the neck), light (so you can play longer), and with a really nice range of available tones, there's no doubt in my mind that it has been a big factor in my getter better on bass. I think it really helps to like/love your instrument.
 
#34
Save up and get the bass you really love and want, you're not that far away from it, and there's no sense in settling for something now when you could have what you love in a month or two. Every time you sit down and play the bass you settled for so you could have it "now," you'll be thinking about the Ibanez that you really wanted.
 
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#35
Given that (per your profile) you are not bassless, save for the Ibby if you liked it a lot better. If you were bassless, the maple Squire in your price range would be the way to go, but you have a bass to play. And don't forget to keep an eye on what comes in used (if you are stuck with GC credit rather than cash, then "used at GC." Of course, there won't be that much, as a lefty, but then, there are less customers for what there is, as a lefty - you might get a real deal. Believe your fingers and ears before your eyes (ie, you might find something else that isn't any of the above that works better while you are saving up money. Ignore the name on the headstock if your fingers and ears say it's the right one.)
 
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#36
I own an American Standard Jazz V and play my Vintage Mod Squier Jazz V more so. Love the way it looks and sounds (I changed the pickups to American Standards for $50 bucks used). And I am not paranoid when bringing it to dive bar type gigs and such. For the money they kill Made in Mexico Jazz Basses IMO
 
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T_Bone_TL said:
Given that (per your profile) you are not bassless, save for the Ibby if you liked it a lot better. If you were bassless, the maple Squire in your price range would be the way to go, but you have a bass to play. And don't forget to keep an eye on what comes in used (if you are stuck with GC credit rather than cash, then "used at GC." Of course, there won't be that much, as a lefty, but then, there are less customers for what there is, as a lefty - you might get a real deal. Believe your fingers and ears before your eyes (ie, you might find something else that isn't any of the above that works better while you are saving up money. Ignore the name on the headstock if your fingers and ears say it's the right one.)
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Very sound advice. Besides, being left-handed, it's probably not going to go anywhere, or they can order it for you (or you can order it online).
 
#39
My approach is: If I want something truly custom, I'll find a builder, have it built, and pay for a brand new bass. Otherwise, I'm buyin' used. You can get twice the bass when you buy used. It's just the smart thing to do.

I simply don't understand players insisting on buying a new bass, when you can buy the exact same thing (or something way better) for 1/2 the price. It just doesn't make any sense to me financially.
 
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