Hey everyone, Long time lurker,first time poster here. I started playing bass around a year ago and was teaching myself up until two months ago and my first bass just isn't cutting it anymore, it's an Ibanez G2R200FM with a P/J pickup configuration and I'm just not satisfied with the sound it produces, I have a decent amp (Fender Rumble 60) and I want to become more serious with my playing, to do that I feel like I need a bass that fits my musical tastes. Right now I enjoy listening to and playing a lot of classical and rock as well as classic metal, think Audioslave, Megadeth, The Who. When I first went into my local music store and bought the GSR I also tried out a Stingray for the hell of it, and It blew me away, Unfortunately I won't be able to afford the 1,400$ price tag for quite sometime. I'm looking for a bass under 600$ that will give me a similar tone. I will be test driving any bass suggested before I buy, I just want to get an idea of what brands or models would be best before I start looking. Thanks.
This will get you that MM growl at an affordable price. The Music Man SUB. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/msg/1002635425.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/msg/1000959711.html
Might wait for the Sterlings by MusicMan to become available. I think they're more than just a rumor.
Hey, you're in luck! Someone in Classifieds is selling BOTH a Music Man SUB and an Ibanez ATK http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509562
I would have tried out an OLP by now but I havent been able to find one anywhere, is sterling MM's new budget line?
musicman SUB, ibanez ATK or musicman's Sterling by musicman range when it becomes available, NOTHING else.
I think so. There's a thread here somewhere. Edit: Here's the thread http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504375
I have an ATK and an OLP with Nordtrand MM4.2 p'up in it (wired with a series/parallel switch)....Love them both, but the ATK gets the call to duty first The new "Sterlings by MusicMan" may be just what you are looking for though...according to their WEBSITE March 2 is their release date...you can download a brochure (no prices) there to... edit: Post 13...ahh, my lucky number!!!!!
And what a coincedence, I happen to have one in the classifieds right now...isn't that funny? Really though, Ibanez ATK's seem to be the top choice, G&L L1500's are often overlooked but great basses, if you can find one used. SUB's are also a pretty good deal, especially since the only ones you'll be buying now are used. Although, the prices have risen just a bit since they were discontinued.
Peavey USA Millenniums 4 or 5 are under $600. The black one was bought new old stock for $500 a few years ago and they generally sell for less. now. The green one was bought used (but minty condition) recently for $535 shipped. It is close to the MM tone plus a bunch of other usable tones. {} {}
I couldn't agree more. I've got the 5 string (formerly) passive bottom of the line Artist. Stock, they get a good approximation of the MM tone. I threw in a Bartolini MM p/u and Aguilar OBP-1 pre and it's definitely got that guttural growl. I totaled under $500 for the bass and mods. Budget MM at it's finest.
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