Need a new bass

[EAdanikDG]

For all you american guys out there, bass prices in australia aren't based on the exchange rate, they do cost more

 

[dkhp124]

How about.... the Fender Geddy Lee jazz bass... USED... and then upgrade the pickups to DiMarzio Model J's...?

Sounds effing beautiful..

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I really love my Sterling by MM Ray 34. Definitely worth checking out, IMHO.

 

[FromBeyond]

Yup, Sterling 34's are awesome basses.

 

[EAdanikDG]

What about an Ibanez ATK300? In my area, a Ray 34 is $1600 which is still $600 out of my budget. An ATK is only $100 out.

 

[PortugalWillie]

Get a Fender Jaguar Bass!

You won't regret it!

 

[OneMoreRobot]

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.

Every bassline I've ever played for my church has needed a 5 string... I just transpose it up an octave.

 

[EAdanikDG]

In my church, we just play from piano music, and use the bass notes. It's old music.

 

[Slappingpopping]

how about yamahas BB614/615s? you have a choice between 4 and 5 strings P/J pickups active eq bass/mid/treble and blend control its really versitle

 

[tom once dead]

Going to butt in here, because I have had this happen to me many times.
THIS IS AUSTRALIAN $$ AND PRICES. $1000 DOESN'T GO FAR. 90% of the suggestions are wayyy out of the price range.


Also, Im going to recommend saving a little more and going for a spector legend. If you live near a Billy Hyde store they sometimes get down to $1000 (I saw a legend 5 classic for 999 the other day). Good neck, really punchy mids and bass.

 

[Jimmy Bones]

Go with a Schecter.

 

[Eric Scholz]

$500-1000 isn't really a reasonable range. the difference between a $500 bass and $1000 bass will be huge, and then another huge jump would be to the $1200-1300 range. If you're willing to spend $1000 i'd recommend you just save up another $300 and get something that will last you for years.

 

[EAdanikDG]

how about yamahas BB614/615s? you have a choice between 4 and 5 strings P/J pickups active eq bass/mid/treble and blend control its really versitle

Yeah, i was considering one of those, but i'm not a big fan of the p/j setup. Mind you, i've only ever played one, and that was a samick, but i think i'd prefer something like an SR300 that has two humbuckers. BTW, any idea if the pickups on the BB614/615s are active or passive?

 

[EAdanikDG]

Going to butt in here, because I have had this happen to me many times.
THIS IS AUSTRALIAN $$ AND PRICES. $1000 DOESN'T GO FAR. 90% of the suggestions are wayyy out of the price range..

That sounds quite similar to this: "For all you american guys out there, bass prices in australia aren't based on the exchange rate, they do cost more." You did word it a lot better though, thanks.

Also, Im going to recommend saving a little more and going for a spector legend. If you live near a Billy Hyde store they sometimes get down to $1000 (I saw a legend 5 classic for 999 the other day). Good neck, really punchy mids and bass.

That was also on my list, strongly considering it. Any idea where these are made?

 

[EAdanikDG]

Go with a Schecter.

Before I offend anyone, i'm not trying to be offensive, just telling you my opinion, You hate Fenders, Rics and my Mum. Well i hate schecters, don't know why. I'm sure they're good basses, i just don't like them.

 

[bamba22]

I did a little search on ebay...
so here you go
Warwick 5 string Thumb Bass Bolt On
2005 GIBSON THUNDERBIRD
USA MADE FENDER JAZZ BASS GUITAR 5 STRING WITH GIG BAG
Ibanez SR785 5 String Limited Edition Elec.Bass Guitar

Hope you like something

 

[tom once dead]

My spector is from Korea, one of the better production companies IMO.

 

[El-Bob]

I did a little search on ebay...
so here you go
Warwick 5 string Thumb Bass Bolt On
2005 GIBSON THUNDERBIRD
USA MADE FENDER JAZZ BASS GUITAR 5 STRING WITH GIG BAG
Ibanez SR785 5 String Limited Edition Elec.Bass Guitar

Hope you like something

dude, he's in AUSTRALIA

 

[EAdanikDG]

dude, he's in AUSTRALIA

THANKYOU!!! Someone understands, nice basses though, i like the Thumb and SR785, although i'm looking for a 4, and they're all 5s. I've never seen a Fender like that. Is it a custom paintjob and - a PG?

 

[Slappingpopping]

Yeah, i was considering one of those, but i'm not a big fan of the p/j setup. Mind you, i've only ever played one, and that was a samick, but i think i'd prefer something like an SR300 that has two humbuckers. BTW, any idea if the pickups on the BB614/615s are active or passive?

passive