Looking for an upgrade from Squier.

[NickBassist]

Hello everyone,

Lately I have been looking at basses that would be an upgrade from my Squier Jazz bass. I mostly play Funk and Jazz but also play some rock from time to time. I have been interested in the Schecter Stiletto Extreme for some time and have tried out a bass with similar active pickups and thought it sounded alright.

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this bass or if anyone would recommend a different bass for the 400-500$ price range. Any response is greatly appreciated.

 

[Headless Llama]

I have a Schecter (kind of) and I really like it. I say kind of because I threw the stock body in the trash and made one from a single piece of walnut... I like it alot better now. Maybe its because I made the body, but I think that it really sounds better now.

 

[gajones06]

i know its out of your price range but you can pick up a used one fairly priced. look up a fender jaguar..i have one an i love it...or look for a fender deluxe r bass i just got one in blizzard pearl an it sounds great!!!

 

[darkstorm]

The Omen extreme could be another good choice. Id prefer it myself as it has mahogany rather then basswood body. But either can be very nice choice. The omen will tend to have a darker voice between the two based on body wood sound tweak.

 

[yellofury]

this:
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explo...103540101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

 

[IntrepidCellist]

I will say that most midrange Schecters I've played are fantastic quality and bang for the buck. The California Custom and Stiletto Studio series are real giant-killers and can be had for very little money used.

 

[*insertcoolname]

Used G&L tribute. Great sounding and feeling instrument with tonal options out the wazoo.

 

[DRN-PWNS]

ibanez sr400qm.

 

[newbold]

Or you could start here:

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traben-Chaos-Core-4?sku=515970#used