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Lookin for a good Slappin 4..

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BassDmb18, Aug 18, 2004.


  1. Aug 18, 2004 #1
    BassDmb18

    BassDmb18

    Dec 28, 2002
    Davie, FL
    For under $800..
    The front runner right now is a Peavey Cirrus for obvious reasons, but what else should I look into? What are Lightwave basses like? :help:
     
  5. Aug 18, 2004 #2
    Ralphdaddy

    Ralphdaddy Supporting Member

    Nov 6, 2003
    Chicago, Illinois
    I'd grab another Sterling in a heartbeat, used obviously. They're outstanding slap basses with incredible fingerstyle tones to boot. Just outstanding, the only bass I haven't gotten sick of or rid of in 3 years of nonstop gear hunting.
     
  10. Aug 18, 2004 #3
    Jazzin'

    Jazzin' ...Bluesin' and Funkin'

    Jul 12, 2004
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    there are many choices fender jazz basses under 800$ which you can choose from, get a fender jazz.
     
  14. Aug 18, 2004 #4
    todd 4ta

    todd 4ta

    Apr 3, 2003
    Indiana
    A nice, older Tobias Growler has a great slap tone. I'm also a stingray advocate.

    A used Lakland Skyline Daryl Jones or a USA Fender Jazz.
     
  18. Aug 19, 2004 #5
    BassDmb18

    BassDmb18

    Dec 28, 2002
    Davie, FL
    Bump before I go to bed, so when I dream tonight, the bass I'm holding while onstage in front of 50,000+ is a clearer image! :D
     
  22. Aug 19, 2004 #6
    HiFi

    HiFi

    Apr 20, 2002
    Anaheim, CA
    I second that.
     
  26. Aug 19, 2004 #7
    gazman_res

    gazman_res

    Jan 31, 2004
    Sydney, Australia
    Keep an eye out for Spector's

    Slaptastic
     
  31. Aug 19, 2004 #8
    supernaut

    supernaut

    Dec 9, 2002
    Portland, Oregon
    the new MTD kingston and Heir active basses are really cool, got to play one the other day and was very impressed.

    I couldn't be happier with my Cirrus 5 so a big thumbs up there if you like those.
     
  35. Aug 19, 2004 #9
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    The Cirrus is a great choice, as is the Jazz. A used Stingray would be eminently slappable, too.
     
  39. Aug 19, 2004 #10
    sigkill

    sigkill

    Mar 29, 2004
    Jonesboro, Arkansas
    +1
     
  43. Aug 19, 2004 #11
    Disco_Gee

    Disco_Gee

    May 16, 2000
    Canberra, Australia
    1st choice: Used Stingray. Very slappable.
    2nd choice: Used Fender Jazz.
     
  47. Aug 19, 2004 #12
    kobass

    kobass Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Outside Boston
    My vote is for the Lakland Skyline Joe Osborn w/ maple board. Hey, wait a minute, I have a mint one for sale here on TB for $750. Problem solved! :D
     
  51. Aug 19, 2004 #13
    chips

    chips

    Dec 26, 2003
    perth, western australia
    Ibanez SR900 is a pretty dynamically versatile bass with a huge range of finger tones and a nice slap tone too due to the bartolini MK1 p.ups.... u'll pick one up brand spankin for $800 US dollars or less :)

    Peace
    Chips :bassist:
     
  55. Aug 19, 2004 #14
    danhorne

    danhorne

    Apr 21, 2004
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    I'd go spector or fender.