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need to find a new bass!

andrewrepasky

andrewrepasky

Oct 30, 2009
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Houston, TX
www.inaltum.net
#1
two basses i am currently looking at to work side by side with my Ibanez Soundgear SRX 390...
WARWICK ROCKBASS CORVETTE BASIC i found used for $349.99.....or any style Fender Jazz Bass under $500.....:help:

ive read many reviews about each, but it seems that the Warwick is the most "versatile." anytime i search jazz bass, its always a battle between J and P basses....

i had my mind set on a fender jazz bass....but after finding numerous threads going back and forth about the different models, replacing pups, elecs, etc., i find myself looking into the warwicks....i think tonally it would compliment my Ibanez...or vice verse us.....

what are YOUR opinions? ill be at the guitar shop tomorrow!:hiding:
 
#2
Going to a music store doesn't mean you need to buy something :)
Just try few basses, than say you'll think about it ;)

I am Fender jazz guy and I've never played any cheap Warwicks (I only played 2 from custom shop) so I don't know how they sound. If I were you, I would go for used jazz bass. You can get a USA Fender j for under 500 bucks :D

Also for J vs P. You need to try that by yourself (do it in that music store). P has more bass sound (like heavy bass eq) and almost no treble. J has more flexible sound, you can get anything out of it :D
 
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krstko said:
Going to a music store doesn't mean you need to buy something :)
Just try few basses, than say you'll think about it ;)

I am Fender jazz guy and I've never played any cheap Warwicks (I only played 2 from custom shop) so I don't know how they sound. If I were you, I would go for used jazz bass. You can get a USA Fender j for under 500 bucks :D

Also for J vs P. You need to try that by yourself (do it in that music store). P has more bass sound (like heavy bass eq) and almost no treble. J has more flexible sound, you can get anything out of it :D
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I was gonna get out to the store and mess around with some...they did have a j with Seymour duncans as well for under $500..that's still kinda pushing my limit since im buying new cabs as well...I have about $450 I can spend on a bass, but don't wanna necessarily get a pos...am I mistaken or is the Rockbass Warwick their brand of squires?
 
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andrewrepasky said:
I was gonna get out to the store and mess around with some...they did have a j with Seymour duncans as well for under $500..that's still kinda pushing my limit since im buying new cabs as well...I have about $450 I can spend on a bass, but don't wanna necessarily get a pos...am I mistaken or is the Rockbass Warwick their brand of squires?
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Rockbass is sort of like Squier, I suppose. In the point that Warwick is the parent company of Rockbass. Rockbass will be higher quality than Squiers though.
 
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Andrew,
If you're looking to find something that will compliment what you already have I would suggest a P-Bass of some sort. There's a certain tonal quality to a that bass with the split pickup that is unique, gutty and very "tasty".

I started a thread yesterday titled "Vintage Brand Basses by JHS". JHS is located in the UK.
I don't know if you have a dealer in your area but the the Vintage ICON V4 is a copy of the Fender Roadworn P-Bass. When I say copy, don't think of a cheaply made clone like many others. Even though this bass is only $399 it far from being a "run of the mill" bass.
It's very well made and the "Wilkinson" P-Bass pickups articulate the tonal qualities of the earlier P-Basses as well as anything out there.
The closest dealer I have is 2 hours away, but was well worth the drive to give them a try. I'm extremely impressed.

Here's a link to their basses:
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