Looking for a 4 string - and some advice

[jimmyb]

Hey Guys
Here's the deal. I got my 5 ( Fender USA J-deluxe), I got my fretless (Fender USA P), What I'm looking for now to complete my arsenal is a versital 4 string. I play lots of funk, but rock/jazz/r&b too, so the bass needs to be able to accomodate all, or most, of tones needed. I love Fenders, but, since they're not payng me to use their gear, I'd like to try something eles. Finally, It has to be a USA bass (it's a union thing).
Let me know what you got, what you think & what you've heard.
JB

 

[supernaut]

I would highly recomend a G&L L2000

http://www.glguitars.com

 

[Treena Foster]

Originally posted by supernaut
I would highly recomend a G&L L2000

http://www.glguitars.com

I second that suggestion!

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Treena

 

[Lenko]

I would also suggest trying L-2000. It's an awesome bass and definitly the right one for the music you'll be playing.

 

[odie]

Give us a hint or two.

How much can you spend??

Classic looks or Fancy top??

Passive or Active?

 

[HeavyDuty]

I agree with the L-2000 suggestions. Another one to look at would be a Sterling - I find mine to be incredibly versatile.

 

[Figjam]

+1 for the L-2000 suggestions, but yea, it still is kinda a Fender right? SO along that line a USA Jazz bass wouldnt hurt, but assuming you dont want something with "Fender" on the headstock i would go with maybe a Stingray, or Sterling fo r sligghtly different tone.

 

[jimmyb]

Wow
Thanx for the fast response. Looks like I'm off to a good start. I'm looking to spend around a grand (+ or -) and I think my next move is to get to my local music shop and try one of the L2000's. If anyone eles wants to chime in, I'd really appreciate it
JB

 

[superphat]

i say Peavey Cirrus would be the excellent complement to your fender jazz.

More "different" from the Fender than the G&L

 

[jimmyb]

nudge

 

[CustomFbass]

Why not buy an Fbass? Its a Jazz Bass with a sweet sound. Their 4 strings are back into production full time.

 

[Figjam]

Originally posted by CustomFbass
Why not buy an Fbass? Its a Jazz Bass with a sweet sound. Their 4 strings are back into production full time.

Too expensive?

 

[CustomFbass]

I could see how it might be too expensive. But...maybe look for a used 4 string...I found my 5 used. But a good old American jazz will always do the trick

 

[Mud Flaps]

What about a StingRay? Completely different tone than the Fenders, but equally as classic and cool.

 

[JRBrown]

Why not buy an Fbass? Its a Jazz Bass with a sweet sound. Their 4 strings are back into production full time.

Why do you say it's a Jazz Bass?

 

[CustomFbass]

I only say it's a jazz bass because the pickups are single coil/humbucking jazz pickups...with a a boost only Eq section...

I know at least for my fbass i only have single coils...no humbucking pickups...Active Passive...I saw the pickups before he put them into the covers. And it sounds like a jazz bass, just a slight different ring to them...I play a USA Fender Jazz bass so i compared them both...I like my F better still.

 

[kingbrutis]

I play a Schecter and love it. Good luck. later Joe

 

[Instrument Pimp]

Myself, I've always liked my Cort Action bass. It has a nice tone, somewhat inexpensive, and good enough electronics. It's served me well since I've had it.

 

[bikeplate]

Hi!

Sadowsky!!

Rob