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I've got $600
- Thread starter musicwolf
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i have $600 to spend on a new bass. I like thin necks, cool body shapes and a warm tone. any ideas on what to buy?
thanks in advance,
- Adam
everyone knows you should get 6 SX basses...problem solved
I would like to restate my experience that out of all the options mentioned, LTD is probably the best quality and value in that price range. YMMV. 
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/g-l-tribute-l-2500-walnut-stain-0-00-a-934644/
Shameless pitch.....,...
Oops.... un-cool body shape....
Shameless pitch.....,...
Oops.... un-cool body shape....
Another vote for Ibanez SR500. SR600 for $650 at GC. Both have an active (same) 3band EQ w/Bart system. Quality bass ... I have one.
I have an Ibanez SR400QM and I would have to say you should buy an Ibanez, nice neck, and they don't look half bad
How 'bout a used Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass? Here's mine;
The neck is super-smooth (fact) and they look incredibly sharp (opinion).
Normally they're $800, but right now Fender/Squier is authorizing sales on most of their models, so right now it's going for $700. I know it's $100 more than your, but if you like what you see, it might be worth the extra mile. A used one will very likely be $600 or less (I got mine for $376, shipped).
The neck is super-smooth (fact) and they look incredibly sharp (opinion).
Normally they're $800, but right now Fender/Squier is authorizing sales on most of their models, so right now it's going for $700. I know it's $100 more than your, but if you like what you see, it might be worth the extra mile. A used one will very likely be $600 or less (I got mine for $376, shipped).
Used Spector Legend or Rebop from GuitarCenter. They have TONS and they're cheap & great instruments.
+1
my next purchase will almost definitely be a LTD 205-SM. I love the neck and string spacing
I dunno...I played a new Wick in the shop the other day. still felt like a baseball bat with strings.
For tone, used Spector Legend or Rebop.
Neck slimness is a personal preference thing. Nothing is thinner than an Ibanez neck, but they tend to be more bright than warm-sounding. If you look at Ibanez look at a mahogany body model, and be prepared EQ out that brightness - or spend a bunch more upgrading the electronics.
Neck slimness is a personal preference thing. Nothing is thinner than an Ibanez neck, but they tend to be more bright than warm-sounding. If you look at Ibanez look at a mahogany body model, and be prepared EQ out that brightness - or spend a bunch more upgrading the electronics.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/guild-sb-608-flying-star-pointy-80s-american-goodness-934894/
Read this thread then saw this in the classifieds...
not associated with the sale
Read this thread then saw this in the classifieds...
not associated with the sale
