the BEST/MOST VERSATILE used 4 string

[adept_inept]

i need a new bass, and i don't want to spend over 800 bucks. does anyone know of anything good that can be had for this price?

for the record, i'm not a big fan of ridiculously wide necks or fenders.

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[Dbassmon]

Check out a KSD Jazz Bass. Made by Ken Smith. Can't go wrong. Totally a pro axe, classic versatility of a jazz. The price is right
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Get it anywhere you want but here's a reputable dealer.

 

[IotaNet]

G&L Tribute 2000, anyone?

 

[adept_inept]

the ksd looks cool.

g&l... im actually not a huge fan. maybe it was just the one i played, but i wasn't impressed.

 

[Baryonyx]

Well, for Versatility and bang to buck, The Urge bass series is pretty good.

 

[ebladeboi123]

If you're lucky you could pick up a used Modulus jazz. Just about any jazz around that price will be good. The marcus miller is great, as is the geddy lee.

 

[Baryonyx]

If you're lucky you could pick up a used Modulus jazz. Just about any jazz around that price will be good. The marcus miller is great, as is the geddy lee.

I was thinking "jazz bass" when I read the title, but I feel an Urge II would perhaps be more versatile given the P-pickups it has.

 

[BartmanPDX]

The proud new owner in me says BONGO!!!!

18v preamp, 4-band EQ, two massive humbuckers, easy to play. Lots of tonal possibilities

Worth a test drive, anyway . . .

 

[IotaNet]

Worth a test drive, anyway . . .

... at the very least.

 

[Figjam]

You can find a used bongo for $800 if you get lucky.

 

[RSmith]

Yeah, I was thinkin' Jazz bass too, but he said no Fenders. So I proudly reccomend a Music Man Sterling. With the toggle switch you can go "big" or "single coil" or "bridge on a J like".
Plus the quality an consistancy will be excellent and you may even have a few bucks left over!

 

[73jbass]

PM sent.

 

[HighwayOneJazz]

fender highway 1 jazz, or the Geddy Lee jazz.
both are under $800, new. sorry you don't like fenders.
Leo's designs dominate the bass world.

 

[Marcus]

A Fender American Precision or Jazz would do quite nicely.

 

[sb69coupe]

I'll throw out a suggestion, even though he said "no Fenders".

Roscoe Beck signature. It's uber-versatile with the dual humbuckers that each have 3 different coil tap settings. It can get anything from an old school p-bass thump to the honky Jaco bridge pickup nasal tone, and lots of other sounds in between. You should be able to get a used one for right at $800 or so.

 

[adept_inept]

well. i took a look at the roscoe beck. and it looks AMAZING.

now i'm rele interested. anyone have one to sell used?

 

[GSRLessard14]

I'm selling an Ibanez BTB1000 for less than $800. PM me/check out my thread in the classfieds.

 

[addylewis]

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...what? - it's not a Fender...(well, not quite!) ...but think of it this way...you could probably get 4 or 5 of the best squires you can find for 600 dollars, a good mixture of jazz and precision if ya want, well you asked for tonal versatility - you get different sounds from both

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[dancehallclasher]

for the record, i'm not a big fan of ridiculously wide necks or fenders.

Get an American Fender. You're just a kid, you'll grow to like it. For serious.

 

[adept_inept]

thruout the last hour ive changed my mind about fender.

haha.

the roscoe beck iv did it. i rly need to get one in my hands. but new is a little steep. used would b perfect.