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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
