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Selling my basses for a good 5 string, ideas?

#61
I understand the trepidation about the classified sale. I'm just rude like that and would ask. Worst that happens is the seller says no.
When looking at prices, be aware of the distance between the US built "G&L", and the offshore (I think they might all be Indoniesian?) "G&L Tribute". The former will run around a Grand used, while the latter is half that. This is normal for a lot of premium bands and their offshore licensed manufacturing (Fender with Modern Player/Squier, MusicMan with Sub, Lakland with Skyline...), but the Tribute really surprises with its build quality and the strength of the B string. I honestly found the low end better than the premium Jazz Bass.
 
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low.end said:
When looking at prices, be aware of the distance between the US built "G&L", and the offshore (I think they might all be Indoniesian?) "G&L Tribute". The former will run around a Grand used, while the latter is half that.
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I found my Tribute L2500 on the GC used list for a very good price. Add shipping and tax and it was about what the TB classfied OP paid originally for the one he's listing. Add the cost of strings (the ones on mine were not great and were way too short: one of them barely went around the peg once), the gig bag he's adding and the fret work done and that price is pretty good. Probably a little bit better than the deal I got.
 
#63
I watched a video on these basses and they had some strange comments to make. They said it was a really brite sounding bass that would be awesome for slap/soloing. They said if you're going for that hard rock style then this would not be ideal. Other people were commenting that they didn't really like the tone from it particularly and for these reasons I'm quite leery. This is the video I was talking about down below. This guy has around a million basses too. He probably knows what he's talking about.

 
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First, tone is a very personal thing. So whatever is said here does not matter ultimately. What matters is what appeals to you. That said, I disagree with this characterization of the G&L basses. I have an L-2500. It is very versatile and, IMO, very useable in a hard-rock situation with the right strings. The music I play tends towards the melodic indie side of hard rock. Along the lines of Stone Temple Pilots. In that situation, it works very well. Perhaps your style is different and it may not be the most suitable for you. But I would be very surprised if it did not work.
 
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SirChallsA said:
I watched a video on these basses and they had some strange comments to make. They said it was a really brite sounding bass that would be awesome for slap/soloing. They said if you're going for that hard rock style then this would not be ideal. Other people were commenting that they didn't really like the tone from it particularly and for these reasons I'm quite leery. This is the video I was talking about down below. This guy has around a million basses too. He probably knows what he's talking about.

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Actually he really know a lot about basses. I've met him - he was at my local GC trying out a lot of basses. A very nice guy too, he was looking at a Schecter Stiletto bass and really jamming on it- praising the deep tones and playability. His reviews are pretty spot on for me, he's not biased and he brings up concerns that may be worth looking at. However, much as with any review, you can get opinions, but ultimately the only one that counts is yours.

A lot of people recommending the G&L bass which is a good bass, but again, it may or may not work for you - my favorite active bass is not the one worth over a thousand dollars (that sits in it's case not being used that much), it's one I bought for $89, a Hohner Phoenix! Evidently, it's not just me as other bassists that have tried my bass absolutely love it and want to buy it off me. So best think I can say is try out as many basses as you can, listen to opinions, get some brands and models but don't get swayed without listening to the one voice that counts most, the one in your head. I've owned over 60 basses, and I'm still learning a lot about characteristics of certain basses and what would work best for me- a lot of great basses out there, if I only had a million bucks. lol
 
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SirChallsA said:
What does a "Series/parallel" switch do?
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It provides you a choice between a humbucker type sound or a single coil type sound by changing the way the pick-up is wired.

Some find them to be great, while most find a setting they like and then leave it alone.
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Not quite...series and parallel are both dual coil/humbucking wirings, but they have notably different sounds.

Series gives you a much more mid forward tone with increased output, while parallel gives you a perceived mid-scoop (actually extended lows and highs) with regular output.

In simple terms, you have access to a greater variety of tones without the need for an onboard preamp.
 
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SirChallsA said:
I'm gonna go try this one out and ask him to hold onto it for me if I like it. What do you guys think? It looks nice and I'll see how it sounds. It's really tough to find anything about this bass though.

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I was going to recommend the BTB series basses if you were going to consider other Ibanez options. (as well as the ATK series) . Excellent beefy sounding basses imo, definitely worth a try.

Some good reviews of the bass here on TB.
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/btb405-good-choice-for-me.69774/
 
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#75
I think I found the bass I'm going to get when I get the money/sell my basses. This is the David Ellifson signature series bass but it actually has a 35" scale for that B string to really shine. :D that was bothering me on the other basses of his series. They were 5 strings with 34" scale. Apparently there's other hidden models that aren't as well known. This one's still in stock too! I'm excited. I might even get it in that questionable orange color.

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#77
Really surprised that no one has suggested one of the Brubaker Brute series to you. A definite "must play" for you prior to pulling the trigger on any of these basses suggested / you are considering. While these are manufactured in China these are incredible basses and values all around. Every single one of these is gone through and setup at Brubakers shop here in the U.S. and plays like butter. You can find them in a double cut away or a single cut in 5 string. A jazz in the neck p up and a MM with a splitter. Real 19mm spacing at bridge. These have a unique construction that is a bolt on but is deeply set into the body giving many of the neck thru features. Extremely versatile and not cookie cutter.
Price wise they can be had new for $500 -$900 and easily hold their own in every respect to any bass up to $3000. I have owned and gigged with just about any bass you can imagine from Boutique Customs costing in excess of $5000 to $250 whatevas and the single cut Brubaker Brute 5 blows them away!
I have a single cut 5 - sustain for days. 34" scale but incredible B - had 35" all the way to 37" scale and none better - don't believe the hype - especially on a budget!
You really owe it to yourself to go spend some time with these basses. Even saw a mint red one go one EvilBay recently for $350!!!
Here's mine - Matte black Brute SC with some custom ol'skool pinstripping:
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