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I'm Scared.

Grizzly700

Grizzly700

Mar 18, 2008
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Maryville, TN
#1
I have the opportunity to get a new bass soon and I'm having trouble trying out a different brand other than Fender. I know Fenders are reliable and I love their sound. But, I want something different like a EBMM Stingray. I love these in the store but I am scared that once I get it home I'll be wishing I bought a MIA Jazz or Precision. I know you can almost never go wrong with a Fender. I know because I have a Geddy. Help me to choose something other than a Fender.
 
#10
wazzel said:
Look in the used market. You can get a good used ray for less than a grand. If you do not like it you can sell it for what you paid for it.
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+1, exactly what I was gonna say when I saw the first post.

Saves you the trouble of getting a possible lemon from mf.com or seeing a nice looking one that plays like crap in a GC. Check the classifieds on TB, plenty of different basses are on there all the time. Plus, chances are the bass you get is gonna be a nice player and in good shape if a TBer owned it!
 
#12
Well, a T-40 will be MUCH cheaper than a 'Ray. But they are extremely heavy. I have one, but I doubt that I'll play it for more than one set at a time. I guess what I'm saying is that if you want something to be your main bass, I'd go with the 'Ray or the Fender; and used will definitely get you the best price.
 
#14
Grizzly700 said:
Buying basses is fun. Haha. I'm getting into a metal band and kind of want a different sound like the Stringray would be and I have my car money secured and have some left over for bass.
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This makes me think +1 to buying used.
Look for a good deal, grab it, play it and flip it.
At worst, you risk a few bucks and discover what you like and don't like about that instrument.
You really need to own an instrument to know if it's for you.
Weight, balance, neck profile, string spacing, p-up placement, body contour and a number of other factors are all elements to consider.
Do that a few times and you won't be asking anyone what you should buy; you'll know.
Besides, buying basses is fun.
Now since you asked :D I think you should search for used Peaveys, Ibanez, Yamaha, Schecter, Carvin, G&L, Lakland Skyline.
In my opinion, stay in the $300 to $400 range (or there-abouts), since they will be easier to resell.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
You are now on a quest; go forth...:p

Good luck,
Chad
 
#19
Would you be keeping the Geddy or getting rid of it to help finance the new bass? I haven't seen you post this info, and I think its important to your decision. If you are keeping the Geddy, why get another Jazz? If you are having to get rid of the Geddy, what will you gain by trading one Jazz bass for another? You'd better off keeping the Geddy Jazz IMO than to get another one. I know that USA Std Jazz is nice, but its pretty much the same as what you already have.

Either way, I think you should go for the Stingray. Its not like you'll have a hard time getting another Jazz bass down the road. BTW, I love Fenders too. I'm just not following your decision-making logic on this one.
 
#20
with your mindset and fears, chances are anything you buy is a regret. You better stop your fear and have a different mindset. Fender is not the only thing there is. their 5-string is imperfect.

If you want a fender's touch, go for a stingray or a G and L, they're both Leo Fender's influenced one way or the other.
 

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