I love cheap basses!

[rutabaga bob]

C Stone: how is the balance on the Glarry stuff?

 

[C Stone]

C Stone: how is the balance on the Glarry stuff?

They are neck heavy, especially with the ball bat size necks that come on them (at least the P’s and J’s) a few installed the HipShot ultralight tuners but they cost more than the bass, lol. A high-mass bridge and a wide strap does help.

 

[rutabaga bob]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[bigdaddybass12]

How about this, only my cheap bass bro’s willl appreciate this. This is my ‘office bass’ to practice scales or riffs during lunch. Maybe a backup.
Yamaha TRBX174. Nice condition, few light scratches, straight neck, $100

 

[Bass-Babe]

I recently got this Squier Sonic Bronco for less than $200 thanks to a sale. I mainly went for it because I liked the color (Link Removed) and it had a better bridge and tuners than previous Bronco models. I ended up getting a DiMarzio rail pickup put in because while the stock pu sounded fine tonewise, the single coil hum became annoying to deal with.
Anyway, I really love this thing. Its right up my alley ergonomically, very light but not neck divey, really nice satiny neck finish which almost feels like it has rolled edges. Great frets too, nicely finished. So I did have to put about another hundred bucks in it but Im very happy with it.View attachment 5115549

I recently got this Squier Sonic Bronco for less than $200 thanks to a sale. I mainly went for it because I liked the color (Link Removed) and it had a better bridge and tuners than previous Bronco models. I ended up getting a DiMarzio rail pickup put in because while the stock pu sounded fine tonewise, the single coil hum became annoying to deal with.
Anyway, I really love this thing. Its right up my alley ergonomically, very light but not neck divey, really nice satiny neck finish which almost feels like it has rolled edges. Great frets too, nicely finished. So I did have to put about another hundred bucks in it but Im very happy with it.View attachment 5115549

Hey fellow bronco lover. Am thinking of the new tahitian coral sonic bronco , can you tell me in millimeters the E-G distance at both the bridge and nut? I am thinking of building one out with a baby blue pearl PG and jazz blade pickups like my last WBO2023 entry(jazzrunner)... Sacrilege ? to route a brand new body but..I want to

 

[Black_In_Mind]

I've been a fan of cheap basses for a few years now.

The Westone Pantera X775 5-string bass I purchased a couple months ago fits in that category after costing me just under $350. Originally I was looking at a passive Sire 5-string but decided to hold out a little longer and ran into this being sold from Sam Ash through Reverb.

 

[grrg63]

Hey fellow bronco lover. Am thinking of the new tahitian coral sonic bronco , can you tell me in millimeters the E-G distance at both the bridge and nut? I am thinking of building one out with a baby blue pearl PG and jazz blade pickups like my last WBO2023 entry(jazzrunner)... Sacrilege ? to route a brand new body but..I want to

bridge - 60mm
nut - 30mm

 

[Bass-Babe]

bridge - 60mm
nut - 30mm

Thank you. Wow surprised by the 60mm bridge , old broncos wer much smaller at 53ish mm. Mine are 51 with a 17mm saddles. Quite a different beast compared to old broncos'

 

[bigdaddybass12]

I've been a fan of cheap basses for a few years now.

The Westone Pantera X775 5-string bass I purchased a couple months ago fits in that category after costing me just under $350. Originally I was looking at a passive Sire 5-string but decided to hold out a little longer and ran into this being sold from Sam Ash through Reverb.


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Love the stereo in the background. Cool receiver!

 

[Mastermold]

I shared this in my NBD thread, just got one of those cheap Sterling Ray5 subs which is in actuality a nice instrument, especially for the price. Photo attached from its debut gig and one of the beautiful wood on this one.

 

[ejaggers]

I shared this in my NBD thread, just got one of those cheap Sterling Ray5 subs which is in actuality a nice instrument, especially for the price. Photo attached from its debut gig and one of the beautiful wood on this one.
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I agree.
I test-drove one of those last week and was very impressed.
The bass sounded good but since I'm not a 5 player I stumbled all over the neck.

I apologized to the store owner for the hideous racket I made,
and he had the nerve to say, "You sound good to me".
Boy, people will do anything to make a sale....057912

 

[Mastermold]

I agree.
I test-drove one of those last week and was very impressed.
The bass sounded good but since I'm not a 5 player I stumbled all over the neck.

I apologized to the store owner for the hideous racket I made,
and he had the nerve to say, "You sound good to me".
Boy, people will do anything to make a sale....057912

Maybe give the Ray4 a try?

 

[Cicis Dad]

Scored this Peavey Millenium BXP over the weekend for about US$54 or 50EUR after conversion. A few scratches and dings on the body and headstock, but important thing is the neck is near perfect. Seller said strings are a tad rusted, I think he might have meant "completely" rusted. Also needs a deep cleaning, the amount of dust and dirt on this thing is disgusting.

She comes in at 3.45kg (7.6lbs). Upgrades/mods coming - electronics, tuners, and maybe bridge.

ps: This is my first time playing a Peavey, man ... they ain't kidding about the neck!!!

 

[pb9717]

I recently got a Glarry P-Bass AND a Ray4 for $299. The Glarry just needed a setup and strings. Put Tapewounds on it and its a fantastic old school sounding bass. The Ray4 is getting a full mod including a weight reduction routing of the body, Tonemonster 2 band Pre, and 2 Alnico pickups. Also installed Hipshot Lic ultra light tuners and MM string mutes to the bridge of the Ray. That Ray4 is a mess. Looks like it never saw the inside of a case. But cleaned up fairly well.

Gonna be nice...

 

[Bass Ape]

Anyone remember HONDO basses. My first axe was a white Hondo Warlock. I didn't know it was cheap, but I learned the basics on it.

I did however pick up BTB from Music go round for $300. When I broke it open I found out it had an Agular Preamp in it. ONe of the bet cheap bass scores ever.

 

[Aaron D]

I love cheap basses myself...I heard a saying once I'm sure you've heard the same...ID RATHER SOUND GOOD ON A CHEAP BASS THAN SOUND HORRIBLE ON AN EXSPENSIVE BASS....ever since hearing that I've been drawn toward cheap no name basses...like my Austin for example..it's American made,holds its own against even my American fender..I payed 50$ for it from the pawn shop..love my austin, that's just the beginning of my collection..I'll post some pics if anyone wants to see them....I think I just found my favorite page on this site! I can talk cheap basses all day!

 

[dabbler]

I... if anyone wants to see them...

IF anyone wants to see them!?!?!?!?

OK, yeah the name of this forum is talkbass, but, in case you hadn't noticed, we likes to see em too!

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Maybe give the Ray4 a try?

Yes on this!

 

[Yahboy]

I scored 2 used Squier VM PJ with less than 170 bucks each.
Build quality has no different compare to current Indonesia made Classic vibe bass. The stock Tuning Machines are better than current Classic vibe line too.
Both weight less than 4kg each.

I mod one of them become Hybrid Squier PJ bass (Matt freeman neck + VM PJ body ), meanwhile another one prepare for reverse P pup and B standard tune.

 

[Chris cook]

Ok, I admit it, I like a inexpensive basses. I currently play the latest version of a Sterling ray 4 I got on sale for $269. I got it as a beater, but I have played it at every gig for almost 2 years. Restrung, adjusted the pickup height, and never quit playing it. I have been looking at selling the ray4, & my fender p, and getting a Ray34 and but the ray4 is solid. Anyone else like me?

You and me both BDBass
One of the best 5 string basses I've ever owned , and I've owned alot , is the cheapest bass I've ever bought , $399.00 .
When I say "the cheapest" I mean in the money I paid for it only.
As far as everything else ,
how it sounds , how it plays , the neck , body style
It's a MONSTER Bass.