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pick me a 6 string
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Dean has an amazing deal on an Edge 1 in a six string passive mahogany version for $269 brand new
Dean Edge 1 6 String Vintage Mahogany
They also have the Edge Pro 6 string and Edge Select 6 string both for $789 which are active
Dean Edge 1 6 String Vintage Mahogany
They also have the Edge Pro 6 string and Edge Select 6 string both for $789 which are active
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With a little patience, you can probably find a used USA Peavey Cirrus for around $800. I would prefer one of those over any of the other basses mentioned, and by a wide margin.
That said, Schecters and LTDs are generally solid and I've heard only good things about the Edge.
That said, Schecters and LTDs are generally solid and I've heard only good things about the Edge.
As an American (obviously) I reject the notion that other currencies, measurements,or countries exist. #celsiussucks
Now that I have that off my chest, dollars. Sorry - and thank you for pointing that out.
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People can get totally turned off by 6-strings if they play one where the measurements aren’t to their liking, such as too wide at the nut or too narrow at the bridge, etc. All the little things you might not care about on a 4 get amplified on the 6. Do you have any preferences that you know of yet?
I also have a Tune six string.
Here's one on Reverb.$525.00 Tune
Tune TWX 61 SW Black | Busby Instruments
Here's one on Reverb.$525.00 Tune
Tune TWX 61 SW Black | Busby Instruments
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My turnoffs are a really thick neck, and really wide string spacing. I played around with the LTD in a shop once and it felt pretty good, but you make a great point. I have to find a way to play more 6ers before I buy.
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I would take a look at any Ibanez Soundgear basses you can find then, both new or used. In general they are thin-necked with tight spacing and are some of the easiest playing budget sixers out there.
Also avoid the Spector Legend 6- affordable but has a very round neck.
Also avoid the Spector Legend 6- affordable but has a very round neck.
What scale length are you looking for? This can be just as important as string spacing and neck profile. I regularly play a 34” Carvin LB76 and the B string is every bit as tight as my 35” Spector. I also play a 34” Yamaha 5 string and the B string is just as tight. I personally haven’t experienced the floppy B string some write about (34” is 97% of 35”). IMHO look for the scale length you’re most comfortable with.
What scale length are you looking for? This can be just as important as string spacing and neck profile. I regularly play a 34” Carvin LB76 and the B string is every bit as tight as my 35” Spector. I also play a 34” Yamaha 5 string and the B string is just as tight. I personally haven’t experienced the floppy B string some write about.
And here one is...
For Sale - Peavey Cirrus 5
These have very fast, svelte necks and string spacing. Even more comfortable than Soundgears in my opinion.
