New Bass Question

[Diablo666Bass]

i'm looking for a new bass, with a maximum of $600. i want active pickups and a preamp. also i don't want EMG pickups. also preferably humbuckers or soapbars. i'm currently looking at Traben. what do you suggest?

edit: i want a 5 string

 

[tbone409]

Schecter stiletto custom 4
Fine fine bass for $500

 

[Obese Chess]

Schecters have EMGs, though :|

 

[Diablo666Bass]

forgot to add... i want a 5 string

 

[Stumpy]

I'll sell you my Peavey Millenium 5. You buy Bartolini pups and the active pre and you are out for under 6bills.

 

[Diablo666Bass]

I'll sell you my Peavey Millenium 5. You buy Bartolini pups and the active pre and you are out for under 6bills.

IMO Peavey should stick to just making amps, there basses suck...

 

[tbone409]

Schecters have EMGs, though :|

well its 500 shipped
that leaves 100 for suitable replacements
and the schecters i have played sound great, i'm not a fan of emg (bad carvin experiences), but i do love schecters

 

[Obese Chess]

that's true - although I love me some EMGs.
I also like Peavey basses.

 

[HELLonWHEELS]

IMO Peavey should stick to just making amps, there basses suck...

Your walking on touchy ground now. Go to your local stores and play every bass. Find out what feels the best and then you can work on changing pick-ups, pre.....

 

[Diablo666Bass]

Your walking on touchy ground now. Go to your local stores and play every bass. Find out what feels the best and then you can work on changing pick-ups, pre.....

i know, but i've played Peavey basses and don't like them. also i want some recommendations on what basses i could possibly look at. i'm going to some local stores soon, and would like to know who had good experiences with what bass.
i've learned never to ask "which bass is better", because that is an opinion based question and has no answer, because someone could say Rogue even though IMO they suck. (i might be a n00b, but i aint a newb)

 

[peaveyuser]

IMO Peavey should stick to just making amps, there basses suck...

You suck, peavey is too good for you, peavey has no time for people who suck.
Recommendation ibanez BTB 455

 

[HELLonWHEELS]

i know, but i've played Peavey basses and don't like them. also i want some recommendations on what basses i could possibly look at. i'm going to some local stores soon, and would like to know who had good experiences with what bass.
i've learned never to ask "which bass is better", because that is an opinion based question and has no answer, because someone could say Rogue even though IMO they suck. (i might be a n00b, but i aint a newb)

Well I think you should look to buy used. You can get a better instrument at a fraction of the price. Things to look for.

Lakland Skyline series
Ibanez SR505
Spector Legend 5
Rockbass Corvetter/steamer 5
Schecter stiletto
Musicman S.U.B
Yamaha TRB/BB


I haven't played a Traben so i can't speak on behalf of them. Nobody on this forum can tell you what to get. Just keep that in mind.

 

[Diablo666Bass]

You suck, peavey is too good for you, peavey has no time for people who suck.
Recommendation ibanez BTB 455

i like the recommendation
and i like that it has barts

 

[Diablo666Bass]

Well I think you should look to buy used. You can get a better instrument at a fraction of the price. Things to look for.

Lakland Skyline series
Ibanez SR505
Spector Legend 5
Rockbass Corvetter/steamer 5
Schecter stiletto
Musicman S.U.B
Yamaha TRB/BB


I haven't played a Traben so i can't speak on behalf of them. Nobody on this forum can tell you what to get. Just keep that in mind.

i've looked at some of those, even tho its out of my price, and i would love to have a MM SR5 HH, but my music store doesn't have any in stock, and i don't trust buying used from people online...