Hey, first post. I currently play Double Bass in an Orchestra, but I would like to get an electric bass guitar. I would like it to be under 1000$, fretless, 4 or 5 strings, and only have 2 octaves. I don't really have a use for the 3rd octave, as this bass will be just for fun. Any recommendations for me? And I'll throw in a thanks from my future self.
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Recommendations?
- Thread starter ajLaFountain
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Well,a decent used Squire usually goes for $200-350ish around here in any configuration of p'ups,frets,bodies,etc..They can be a great "first" bass,and always an excellent inexpensive modding platform later...
I am new to fretless.
So take it for what it is worth.
I think fretless basses are more mellow.
That being said, a bassy, or tubby bass
may not be a good choice.
My first fretless is punchy. The pickup is
closer to the bridge.
I think that helps a lot. Even though my
fretless is a cheap bass, I put a good
pickup in it and it sounds very good.
I will be interested in what the more
knowledgeable folks have to say.
Tabdog
So take it for what it is worth.
I think fretless basses are more mellow.
That being said, a bassy, or tubby bass
may not be a good choice.
My first fretless is punchy. The pickup is
closer to the bridge.
I think that helps a lot. Even though my
fretless is a cheap bass, I put a good
pickup in it and it sounds very good.
I will be interested in what the more
knowledgeable folks have to say.
Tabdog
Don't worry about the octaves - just don't play the notes you don't want to! With my five-string I can play two octaves in one position. From lowest B to highest G covers more than 4 octaves. A standard 4 string will cover at least 3 octaves.
