Rock & Roll bass for < $500?

[jabberbox]

So, finances have been rough lately and recently had to sell my Lakland to pay the rent. I need something to replace it with. The project I have going on right now is a straight up rock and roll 3 piece. Sort of Queens of the Stone Age, The Hives sort of stuff. I strictly play with a pick. Which bass would you recommend? Playing through a Markbass Little Mark II. And a Tech 21 VT Bass. I've been looking at:

Epiphone Ripper RI
Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV
Squier VM or CV


Other ideas?

Thanks.

 

[Stranger Danger]

G&L SB-2 Tribute

 

[xxjazzbassist]

I've heard the most good things about the Squiers here on talkbass but have never played any of them myself. Hope your luck turns around man

 

[PurpleDrank]

P-bass all day. Squier VM will set you straight with cash to spare.

Sorry for your loss. A Lakland can be hard to part with.

 

[FenderBassist]

I have to agree, I think a P bass would be ideal for those circumstances.

Squire Classic Vibe 60's P bass
Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

Squire Vintage Modified P bass
Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

Either would probably be your best bet for "out of the box" playability.

Another choice would be an SX, an excellent modding platform
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[husky123]

Fender Blacktop Jazz.

 

[madbassplaya]

How about taking a stroll through the TB Classified's?

MIJ Fender for 450: Rock N Roll!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/emergency-sale-mij-fender-precision-0-shipped-810130/

MIJ Fernandes for 275: ROCK N ROLL!!!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/92-mij-fernandes-p-c-r-fender-killah-809294/

G&L Tribute Jb-2: rock n roll!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/g-l-sb-2-new-0-00-a-810044/

Seriously though, that MIJ Fernandes is an AMAZING bass. I used to own it. If I had a need for a 4 string P I would buy it back.

 

[RickenBoogie]

Play with everything in your price range, buy what feels/sounds best to you.

 

[FenderBassist]

How about taking a stroll through the TB Classified's?

MIJ Fender for 450: Rock N Roll!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/emergency-sale-mij-fender-precision-0-shipped-810130/

MIJ Fernandes for 275: ROCK N ROLL!!!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/92-mij-fernandes-p-c-r-fender-killah-809294/

G&L Tribute Jb-2: rock n roll!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/g-l-sb-2-new-0-00-a-810044/

Seriously though, that MIJ Fernandes is an AMAZING bass. I used to own it. If I had a need for a 4 string P I would buy it back.

I totally stand corrected, your suggestions are better indeed.

 

[madbassplaya]

I totally stand corrected, your suggestions are better indeed.

You made great suggestions as well. If he's looking at new only, that's the way to go. Your buck stretches further in the used market though.

Cheers for good info all around.

 

[TC2112]

Thanks Madbassplaya-
and yes, my Fernandes is an absolute rock and roll monster. It sounds and plays fabulous

 

[joelb79]

I'd take a MIM over a Squier CV. I had a neck from a CV go bad already and honestly the construction is not the same in China as the VM's in Indonesia. Not happy to pay more for less quality, thicker plastic finish and a now useless neck.

So.. That being said, the MIM come with a gigbag and used ones go for $200-400 in my town. Did I mention a P bass sounds just about right for that kind of music?

 

[madbassplaya]

Thanks Madbassplaya-
and yes, my Fernandes is an absolute rock and roll monster. It sounds and plays fabulous

Not a problem TC.

It was kinda hard to list it because every fiber in me is saying buy it but it buy it!

Everyone needs a P right?

Of the three I listed, I would purchase it first.

 

[Heatmonger]

Get an old made in the USA peavey. Fury, patriot, T-40...

 

[jabberbox]

Thanks for the great suggestions, guys. Lots of options for me here.

 

[jabberbox]

What about the Squier Vintage Modified Jags? The SS especially is very intriguing. Especially the $169.99 price tag.

 

[Stranger Danger]

What about the Squier Vintage Modified Jags? The SS especially is very intriguing. Especially the $169.99 price tag.

IMO a severe case of you get what you pay for. But Im sure many will disagree.

 

[pudgychef]

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great bass new for $299 imho

 

[pudgychef]

even better deal perhaps: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Lazarus.Bird]

Ibanez ATK! Great rock bass.