New Bass Purchase

[wcoffey81]

I'm sure this topic has been discussed/over-discussed in the past but..... back in the age of dinosaurs i played bass in a band with friends. this will date it for you, i had a new 78-79 Peavey T-40, but due to infighting i sold the bass. i never really learned how to play bass, the right way, so i am thinking of taking it up again.
the choice of basses in the $300 price range is a little overwhelming, to say the least! so i am here for advice on my purchase. i want a std.(long) scale, active pickups and string-through-body. i keep going back to Schector but the Peavey Millenium keeps drawing my attention. Yamaha, Dean, Epiphone, the lest goes on and on...... can you help point me in the right direction

PS. add to the list I'm a right handed, 4 string and i'm not a huge Fender fan. don't know why but that's the way i am

 

[5string_phunk]

I'd recommend any price level Spector! They don't have the string thru body, but they are excellent basses with active pre and have KILLER tone! You can find a handful of them used in the classifieds here on TB!

If that doesn't float your boat, you can still find some killer used basses on here. All of my transactions and people who I've talked with have been great!

Love me some Talkbass kinfolk!

 

[ggvicviper]

Since you're not a Fender fan, Yamaha is a solid buy in the lower end. My recommendations (for new):

Yamaha BB424 - If you want to stay traditional
Spector Performer 4-String - A little more modern
Yamaha RBX374 or Ibanez SR300(M) - If you would like to try active

 

[worshiprocker]

I'd recommend any price level Spector! They don't have the string thru body, but they are excellent basses with active pre and have KILLER tone! You can find a handful of them used in the classifieds here on TB!

If that doesn't float your boat, you can still find some killer used basses on here. All of my transactions and people who I've talked with have been great!

Love me some Talkbass kinfolk!

+1

 

[Bubbatrucker]

I have 2 schectors, a dean and a washburn and personally i like the schectors best. but thats my personal opinion. If you want something that costs more and you dont have the funds right now, check out zzsounds and americanmusical they ship the guitar to you after you make the first payment. americanmusical has a 3 payment plan and zzsounds has 4 months, no credit check needed ... they just charge your debit or credit card, ship it to you, then every 30 days charge it for the next payment. i have used them both many times, hahahahaha, guess thats why i have soo much gear ....

Bubba