Need a new bass

[EAdanikDG]

I want to upgrade my bass as i'm playing alot more now. Can anyone recommend one? My price range is between about $500-$1000, and I like very punchy lows (I don't know if the bass makes a difference to that sound, or if it's just the amp but i'll put it out there). I would prefer it to be versatile, although that's not nessecary as long as I love the sound. Can anyone give recommendations? I'm completely open to the type/brand of bass. Thanks

 

[JohnnyB53]

I want to upgrade my bass as i'm playing alot more now. Can anyone recommend one? My price range is between about $500-$1000, and I like very punchy lows (I don't know if the bass makes a difference to that sound, or if it's just the amp but i'll put it out there). I would prefer it to be versatile, although that's not nessecary as long as I love the sound. Can anyone give recommendations? I'm completely open to the type/brand of bass. Thanks

You can get a used, in like new condition, USA G&L L2000 or JB-2 for $700-800 on average. The L2000 is very versatile, and can sound punchy or full; the JB-2 being a J-bass type (w/o pickguard) will be naturally punchy with alnico single coil pickups. They're both boltnecks which tend to be punchy; if you get one with an ash body the punchiness increases.

These are really fine basses, and ridiculously good at their used prices.

 

[EAdanikDG]

Thanks, but the question is: How much will it cost to ship to australia, and where will i find someone willing to do it?

 

[J. Crawford]

What type of music do you play? How many strings?

 

[splitcoilsenior]

Schecter bass with EMG-HZ's and Emg Pre amp. If I were you I'd get a lower priced model, Not the Elite. I've had nothing but problems getting a good set up with mine and the neck-thru doesn't work to well...

 

[somegeezer]

that is a massive range... My next bass is going to be a Schecter Stiletto Studio-6... But buy what you find to be good.

 

[EAdanikDG]

Well, i'm about to start in the church worship band, which is kinda mellow, soft rock-ish? I'd like to start an Alt-Rock/Indie band, but can't really do gigs since im only 13.

 

[El-Bob]

Well, i'm about to start in the church worship band, which is kinda mellow, soft rock-ish? I'd like to start an Alt-Rock/Indie band, but can't really do gigs since im only 13.

sounds like you need a jazz bass my friend. versatility is jazz bass's middle name. Jazz "Versatility" Bass.

 

[jmercer91]

500 to 1000 dollar range at 13!?
get a jazz or a precision bass. 13 year old hands are probably much more comfortable on a jazz neck though. and there are plenty of basses between a p and a j that are favored by many indie players

 

[Tunaman]

I have a MM Sterling bass... smaller spacing... love the punch & cuts through the mix live. I'll never sell it, never. Control your tone with the midrange knob & midrange on your amp. I can get practically any tone

 

[lespaulmarshall]

www.ebay.com.au

It will be your friend! I'm from Aus, and its the best way to get a bargin. In the last week some awesome basses have been sold at great prices.

 

[Burlington]

Jazz!

 

[oldrookie]

G&L Tribute L2000. Built well enough you'll own it the rest of your life. Plenty of tonal options and just a great bass.

Other choice, for contemporary worship, is the Tribute L2500. Use mine nearly every Sunday. Great bass as well. Big neck, but extremely comfortable.

 

[Joetheschmoe]

It really depends on what YOU want in a bass.

Precision bass:
What you think of when you think of BASS.
They provide lots of low end, and will fill empty space really well in a band situation. If you'd rather be felt, this is the one for you.

Dear and the Headlights - Sweet talk

 

[Soverntear]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FENDER-JAZZ-...Instruments?hash=item3ca8c633b3#ht_8961wt_732

theres a jazz for yah

 

[lespaulmarshall]

Heres another Jazz, wicked price for a USA model in Australia. This has been relisted so many times, the dude just can't sell it. (I think its the pickguard haha.)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-Jazz-..._Instruments?hash=item439c773b56#ht_711wt_907

 

[EAdanikDG]

I play mainly four-strings, because written music only requires 4, maybe when i start a band and write my own i'll use a 5.

 

[crow01]

get a music man or a ray 34, these sound good. the ray 34 is a 3rd of the price and sounds almost the same as the orignal stingray

 

[EAdanikDG]

I'm looking at an Ibanez SR400QM or SR300 (they're both the same, just the 400 has a quilted maple top, looks better). Will this suit my needs? Thanks for all the input so far, but i don't really want a Fender, apart from maybe a Jag. I'd prefer a mid-range bass for now, then after playing for a few years and when i start gigging, upgrade to a Ric 4003 or 'Wick Corvette $$

 

[jmattbassplaya]

get a music man or a ray 34, these sound good. the ray 34 is a 3rd of the price and sounds almost the same as the orignal stingray

Almost? It sounds even better!






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