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shoe string basses (cheep basses)

#21
sx p: $109
sx pj: $89 (blem)
parts pj: about $325
dean rhapsody 8: $235
jay turser beatle bass: $250 (got a little ripped off on that one but it's been a superb little bass so i can't complain)

none of them are my main bass, though the turser was for about a year. i have used all these basses onstage at some pretty big shows in large venues (and some crappy local venues as well). never once had a single issue and always had a killer tone as good as anyone's. i love cheap basses. most i ever paid for a bass was $1500. great bass, just jammed on it tonight, but i always use the cheaper ones these days.
 
#22
Every bass I own has cost me less than 300 dollars. I used to have a Fender MIM Jazz Bass with a 250 dollar preamp in it, but I sold it, because all my cheap equipment was better.

'82 Squier JV (domestic), 300 bucks
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'99 Squier Affinity P-Bass, 149 dollars
Neck from a 2002 Affinity P-Bass. New tuning machines, Rattlecan painted. No controls at all. Plexiglass pickguard. Best playing bass I own, by far. Knowing how to set up an instrument can do a lot for any old piece of junk. Once I replace the pickup, this thing will be unbeatable.
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'08 Hofner Icon B-Bass, free, don't ask.
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'07 Epiphone EB-3, 300 dollars (Christmas gift from some very great friends 2 years ago)
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#24
Sorry about the live grainy pics but TB wouldnt load my others(too big?) The close up is my 81' Electra Phoenix and the other is my homemade bass(squier body-garage sale,new york pro neck-evil bay and dimarzio pups-pawn shop) cost me about 100$ to make and the Electra cost me 125$ at a pawn shop years ago.
 
#27
all my basses are cheep. and really, i couldn't pick a favorite.

SX SJB-75 (ash w/ tort PG) - $159, got for Christmas last year.
Squire II P-Bass - $150. bought on a whim. records great.
Epiphone Viola - i think i only paid $150 out of pocket, with the help of a Christmas gift card.
 
#30
poorbassist15 said:
T-40(just acquired) $225
Squier P-bass(New body) $60
Saga P-bass $170
OLP Stingray $125
Epiphone T-Bird(New) $299
eBay no namer $25
Sting P-Bass FREE!!!!! from my Dad


If guitars are counted
Aria Tele copy FREE!!! Dad
Fullerton Fender Tele FREE!!! Dad


I love my cheapo basses and my Dad!
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That $25 bass... does it actually WORK? Could you send me a link to that seller? :p
 
#36
KrisH said:
$300 or less? Okay . . .

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I'm getting one of these in green....can't wait
I hope the snow melts in NC pretty soon....that's where it's coming from.
 
#37
shawshank72 said:
Sorry about the live grainy pics but TB wouldnt load my others(too big?) The close up is my 81' Electra Phoenix and the other is my homemade bass(squier body-garage sale,new york pro neck-evil bay and dimarzio pups-pawn shop) cost me about 100$ to make and the Electra cost me 125$ at a pawn shop years ago.
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Still have the Electra?

Anyhow, all my basses fit.

-Fender Standard Precision $225 w/ gig bag
-70s MiJ Global Jazz Copy$30 w/ original case
-80s Moridira Hurricane EXB-01 $90 w/ locking strap and bad setup
-Peavey Fury VI (6 string) $150 w/ Case, tuner, stand, and strap
 

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