under $200 "idgaf" bass

[nikolozj]

hey all, I'm looking for cheap bass that won't fall apart right out of box to use it on crowded jams, where I can just put it in the corner and not worry much.

2 models that I've been looking at are squier bronco bass and Epiphone EB0. Price for the new epi is over 200 but you can get used one for under 200

any other thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[M.R. Ogle]

Yeah... the fact that I had no idea what "IDGAF" means.



Ooooohhhhhh.

 

[nikolozj]

 

[cdef]

Squier Affinity PJ series is under $200 and will serve you well.

 

[MobileHolmes]

Used low end Ibanez maybe? or a Squire. Also used.

 

[nikolozj]

I like the fact that bronco and EB0 are short scale, that makes everything easier

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

Ibanez Mikro is a short scale that would also work, the examples I've seen are a bit better in fit & finish than the Broncos I've owned.

 

[Mister Boh]

Used all the way. I would scour Craigslist in the surrounding areas and just take the best deal for something (a real instrument) you can leave unattended in a corner. Give it your best attempt at a set-up and you're good to go.

 

[felis]

Mikro and Squier Jaguar SS are the first two I thought of.

You probably can find any of them used to save a few bucks.

 

[nikolozj]

Mikro and Squier Jaguar SS are the first two I thought of.

You probably can find any of them used to save a few bucks.

Oh, and those Jaguars are Vintage Modified. I heard VM series are decent quality compared to other squier crap.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

used Yamaha is your best bang for buck

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

I have the short scale jag, should have thought to recommend it, it's much nicer than the Bronco.

 

[lz4005]

There are a bunch of Dean basses at $199. Good quality for the price.

 

[TheSeagoats]

SX basses are a good way to go too. I've upgraded the parts on mine but the build quality was solid out of the box.

 

[nikolozj]

I have the short scale jag, should have thought to recommend it, it's much nicer than the Bronco.

better in what ways?

TheSeagoats
I never had SX bass, but I had SX guitar and got rid of it. The reason was inconsistent frets. It was impossible to set the intonation, because they don't put frets in the right spots.

 

[BusyFingers]

Ibanez Talman

 

[pcake]

my mikros sound better than my bronco did, although the bronco was a fun bass to play.

if not a mikro, how about a short scale jag? i love mine.

 

[cheechi]

Used Ibanez is probably going to be the easiest to find quick and plentiful if i had to guess.

I don't like most of the other suggestions besides Yamaha & SX. Although playing a Squier is a great way to demonstrate 'idgaf'.

 

[TL23NC]

used Yamaha is your best bang for buck

+1 the BB series is cheap used and of great quality

 

[buldog5151bass]

squier Affinity - $99 used in pawn shops.