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Looking for a new bass

#21
Sounds like you want a pre amped bass with some serious power to cut through the mix and a really thick tonal palette ranging from clear highs, gritty mids and warm bass frequencies.

I'd suggest a Lakland 44-01 with the hot Bartolini Mk1's (amazing value for money bass). The Lakland basses in particular are made of choice materials (ash/quarter sawn maple) and have a huge tone. They're also very consistent in terms of quality for a mass produced instrument.

If you look at Fender Jazzes, make sure you try before you buy - It's rare for two to sound the same!

Neither of these basses are what I play or my personal preference. Just an educated suggestion from a professional bass player :)
 
#23
vitinho.aps said:
Hi, i know that this used to be post so many times at this forum...
But i'am searching for a new bass, my old bass is just a crap (believe me) that i used to learn to play bass.
I love Geddy Lee, Flea, JPJ, but my favorite is Gezzer Butler, if i could have a bass that is similar to that sound, would be great.
I like Rush, RHCP, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, Foo fighters, Pink Floyd, the Who and some new stonerocks bands if it helps.
So, what bass should i look for? I'am not rich, but i dont mind about price.
Any opnion would be great, thanks!



btw, i have an Ampeg Micro vr
Sorry for my bad english
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Have you ever played a Fender Mark Hoppus? They sell used for around $450 or so. It's a Jazz body with a Seymour Duncan P style pickup(no tone knob, only volume), with a P neck attached to it. They're made in Ensenada Mexico. I think they come with a unique Fender concoction of a bridge as well. Pro level bass for cheap!
 
#25
Malak the Mad said:
Too true, Tattoo. :thumbsup:

Although I've had very good luck with buying some basses online and "sight unseen", I never expect anyone else to do so well.
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Yes, I've been lucky a few times too - I actually ordered a Geddy Lee Jazz from Thomann a few years ago and it sounded stellar - Just the ultra thin neck didn't like the changeable climate in the UK!

I played a plethora of Jazzes at stores today and found the American Special to be the choice model at the moment - Maybe it was just a really good batch!
 
#26
OutToPlayJazz said:
I played a plethora of Jazzes at stores today and found the American Special to be the choice model at the moment - Maybe it was just a really good batch!
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It could also be due to the graphite rods in the neck. Many have sung the praises of those necks for their incredible stability. Never had one myself. As a hobbyist, I can't justify a moderately-to-super expensive bass.

OutToPlayJazz said:
Yes, I've been lucky a few times too - I actually ordered a Geddy Lee Jazz from Thomann a few years ago and it sounded stellar - Just the ultra thin neck didn't like the changeable climate in the UK!
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What "changes"?! :***: You mean rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-thirty seconds of sunlight-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-brief stop that is probably just a large plane overhead blocking the-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-hours of fog?!?! :laugh:;)
 
#27
Malak the Mad said:
It could also be due to the graphite rods in the neck. Many have sung the praises of those necks for their incredible stability. Never had one myself. As a hobbyist, I can't justify a moderately-to-super expensive bass.



What "changes"?! :***: You mean rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-thirty seconds of sunlight-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-brief stop that is probably just a large plane overhead blocking the-rain-rain-rain-rain-rain-hours of fog?!?! :laugh:;)
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Cor blimey Guv'nor... Didn't quite catch that through the torrential rain and this blessed pea-souper! I think every time it rained, I had to readjust the neck - Perils of loving low string heights!
 
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OutToPlayJazz said:
Cor blimey Guv'nor... Didn't quite catch that through the torrential rain and this blessed pea-souper! I think every time it rained, I had to readjust the neck - Perils of loving low string heights!
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Thank you soooooo much, OTPJ! I really, REALLY needed that laugh today!! :roflmao:

This, my fellow 'Mericans, is why I love British humor…sarcasm honed to a deadly edge! :thumbsup:
 
#29
Malak the Mad said:
Thank you soooooo much, OTPJ! I really, REALLY needed that laugh today!! :roflmao:

This, my fellow 'Mericans, is why I love British humor…sarcasm honed to a deadly edge! :thumbsup:
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You're very welcome, Malak :) We'll have to have an Anglo -US bass meet up soon. Before the recession hit here, we used to have regular meets with some Canadian and Swedish Status lovers from the Statii forum.
 
#33
Gravedigger Dav said:
Long past dating.
For my basses I buy them each a hardshell case, a strap, and a stand. About $200 altogether. Maintenance amounts to strings and wiping it down after each use.
For a woman (wife) I bought houses, cars, clothes, jewelry, etc, etc, etc, But I still wipe her down after every use. :hyper:
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LOL, but wives do change the formula, very few of us are monogamous in our instrument relationships...
 
#34
Malak the Mad said:
Just out of curiosity, what kind of a "crap bass" have you been learning on? Putting aside how it sounds, does it feel comfortable in your hands? That could give us a little more to go on, especially since you plan on buying online. You may end up with something that doesn't work for your hands, and that's a great way to lose interest.

When I started shopping around for my first bass, I'd already decided I wanted two things;
  • A Jazz neck. I wasn't completely sure, but I guessed a slimmer neck would work best for my hands.
  • A Precision/Jazz pickup configuration. I wanted to take a "best of both worlds" approach, which is another way of saying, "I'm not sure which sound I'll like best".
If nothing else, my "indecisiveness" worked out very well for me. I ended up with a used Fender Aerodyne and I love it. However, such an instrument might not be what works for you. And that takes me back to my original questions; what do you already have and how does it feel?
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It is a Washburn Jazz Bass
 
#36
Go into a store without preconceptions. Grab every available bass and using your left hand only, find the neck that feels the best and THEN look at the brand name. Using that brand as a guide, find the body shape that appeals to you. Once you've got it narrowed down by that, plug it in and start playing.

By now, one or two should be jumping out at you.

Pick one.

You can't go wrong with Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha, ESP or Peavey. You'll find offerings in every price range.
 
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#38
vitinho.aps said:
It is a Washburn Jazz Bass
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As in, it has two Jazz pickups? So, it's something like a Washburn T24? Well, unfortunately they're not very forthcoming on their "specs" page. At least the mentioned the nut width, which appears to be much closer to a Precision bass, rather than a Jazz. If it feels comfortable in your hands, perhaps some kind of P-bass, or something with a P-neck, would work better for you than a slimmer Jazz neck.

vitinho.aps said:
Actually, i know that everybody loves Musicman... but i didnt like that much... sounds too much bright :meh:

One thing that i want to know is why almost no one play with the others basses of fender? like Jaguar and Telecaster?
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Yet another reason why something P-bass-ish might be more to your liking.

I was an art student and illustrator a long time ago, so the "looks" of an instrument is a big factor for me. If it's not pleasing to my eyes, I'm not interested. And since I'm not playing bass for a living, I can let that remain a factor. As far as Jags and Teles go, I prefer the looks of a Jazz body, along with the slimmer necks. For me, Jags look cool, but are not my preference. Teles are just too block-ish for me.
 
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OMG WHY RICKENBACKER IS SO OVER EXPENSIVE THAN FENDER haha

I think i am going with a fender P bass....

but iam really interested in Mustang bass too, can someone give me some review?

Couldnt find many reviews, his sound look awesome, also the looks
 

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