I'm 16... can you adopt me please? I'll take the Lakeland
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So, out of these basses.......
- Thread starter rayzak
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You'll have to work on your spelling first young man!
Now write 100 times L-A-K-L-A-N-D
edit- cheese beat me to it.
Hmmm...
I'd vote for the Ibanez. I've always liked their nicer basses, and given your budget you'd be getting a better one.
But any of these basses are pretty cool. Then again, for the same $ you could get something *very* sporty used...
I'd vote for the Ibanez. I've always liked their nicer basses, and given your budget you'd be getting a better one.
But any of these basses are pretty cool. Then again, for the same $ you could get something *very* sporty used...
The only one I played on that list is the Spector, and I loved the feel. And really, I would have been jealous if I saw one of my classmates showing up with a Spector (Then again, at 16 I wasn't playing bass; I am 19 now but that doesn't really matter). Just try to find the Legend versions. The Rebop models have HZs, which can sound nice, but the regular EMGs in the Legend are preferred.
I heard really good things about the L2K too. And if you are in that price range I think there are some used USA L2Ks that go for that range. Just got to hunt them down though.
If you want to go the Stingray route there is the SUB Stingray, which if EQ'ed right can sound like the real thing (same electronics and built alongside its more expensive brother). The ATK is also a good bass, but again, I haven't played one.
And there is the MTD Kingston Heir too, although I don't know how much of a 'Ray sound they will get despite the MM humbucker.
And don't forget Schecter. Granted they love the EMG HZ but the feel and build quality are top notch.
I heard really good things about the L2K too. And if you are in that price range I think there are some used USA L2Ks that go for that range. Just got to hunt them down though.
If you want to go the Stingray route there is the SUB Stingray, which if EQ'ed right can sound like the real thing (same electronics and built alongside its more expensive brother). The ATK is also a good bass, but again, I haven't played one.
And there is the MTD Kingston Heir too, although I don't know how much of a 'Ray sound they will get despite the MM humbucker.
And don't forget Schecter. Granted they love the EMG HZ but the feel and build quality are top notch.
Depends on the style, I would suggest either the Spector or Ibanez to have a bass that is of a noticeable different sound from the jazz, but I'm a big fan of variety. The spector is more aggressive and the Ibanez is deeper-sounding if that makes sense. Never played either myself but seen shows/heard recordings/had friends who had them. I would say Ibanez overall bes bang for buck right now.
I'll toss my coin into the fountain on this one. I'd go with one of the Ibanez Sr's or the Lakland.
Just an idea, when you're ready to buy him the bass, why not bring him along and let him play all of the ones you're willing to buy for him so that he can decide which he likes best??
Just an idea, when you're ready to buy him the bass, why not bring him along and let him play all of the ones you're willing to buy for him so that he can decide which he likes best??
I've vote in the "Bring him to a music store and let him decide what's best", as my Father did exactly the same thing when *I* was 16/17, and that bass was my main player for 5 years of club gigging, demos and EP recording work, and 3-a-week band practices. I still have her in the closet: I've moved onto other sounds and styles, but the sentimental value is far too great to let her go.
...for the record, however, it was an Ibanez SR-800, but three of my main basses currently are Spectors. You've made a great "lot" to pick from.
...for the record, however, it was an Ibanez SR-800, but three of my main basses currently are Spectors. You've made a great "lot" to pick from.
I've vote in the "Bring him to a music store and let him decide what's best", as my Father did exactly the same thing when *I* was 16/17, and that bass was my main player for 5 years of club gigging, demos and EP recording work, and 3-a-week band practices. I still have her in the closet: I've moved onto other sounds and styles, but the sentimental value is far too great to let her go.
...for the record, however, it was an Ibanez SR-800, but three of my main basses currently are Spectors. You've made a great "lot" to pick from.
Well, if my son has done something right, it's deciding to take an interest in bass. I get it, you know? I can appreciate a nice bass and it seems as if he's dedicated to the instrument for the long haul.
I'm in an unfortunate position, really. He lives in Indy with his mom and i'm stuck in Streetsboro, OH(we're almost neighbors, Ian
) I miss most of his performances as they fall on weekdays usually, so this is one way I can help. He somehow lost one of his tuner bushings on his MIM Pbass, but can't afford to get it fixed because that's his only bass. He needs a backup. And being a bass lover myself, why not get him one that will last him a good, long time?
Hey Ian, where do you do your bass shopping? I've been to Woodsy's in Kent, which I like, and a couple GC's. I'm still fairly new to the area.
I would go with the Spector personally, but I would also throw a Warwick Corvette into the lot. Those things are teh beastliness.
I have personally never gotten any joy out of getting something "just to have it," so it's hard for me to choose without attaching some sort of purpose to the purchase. For example, a tonal goal or the ability to do something he couldn't do before. Why not get him a 5 string, or a fretless?
But, anyway, my gut is to immediately eliminate the G&L and the Lakland because they are most similar in tone and feel to what he already has. I say either the Spector or the Ibanez.
But, anyway, my gut is to immediately eliminate the G&L and the Lakland because they are most similar in tone and feel to what he already has. I say either the Spector or the Ibanez.
Your son is too young to have a bass like ANY of those. But I am older. You wanna adopt me? j/k
OK, seriously now, I vote that you do what my family did for me on my 50th birthday, but it will require you to do your homework. Find out who his closest bass player buddy is and get the buddy to take your son to the music stores and play basses. From what your son tells his buddy (even about basses that my not be in the store(s), he will be able to tell you what your son's fav is. Then you either get the buddy to pick it up, since you are out of town, and you pay for it.
OK, seriously now, I vote that you do what my family did for me on my 50th birthday, but it will require you to do your homework. Find out who his closest bass player buddy is and get the buddy to take your son to the music stores and play basses. From what your son tells his buddy (even about basses that my not be in the store(s), he will be able to tell you what your son's fav is. Then you either get the buddy to pick it up, since you are out of town, and you pay for it.
I currently play an Ibanez SR706 and feel like the Ibanez SR series has its benefits. Out of the options you've put up though, I would probably tend toward the G&L, though the Spector's nice looking (haven't played one though, so I can't comment further).
