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srh

srh

saahweet
Dec 8, 2006
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New Jersey
#1
Ok, I just came upon $150 us dollars and am looking to spend it!

I was thinking I might get this http://www.rondomusic.net/spb57.html

I already have a Spector Rebop 5 string that Im tottally happy with, its awesome! Only thing that bugs me is that I only have 1 bass and would like a nice cheap backup just incase something ever happens..

On the other hand though, it might be worth it to spend the $150 to do some pretty cool upgrades or whatever with my Spector... I wouldnt know what to do though, pickups maybe? it already has passive emg's.... hmmm anyone?


anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?
 
#3
GET THE NEW backup as a treat and insurance against Murphy taking out your Spector at a gig or something. Backups are even handy if you simply bust a string or have some other bass problem during a show.

You may want to determine if your backup MUST BE a 5 string or not. If it does HAVE TO be a 5 string, then:
http://www.rondomusic.net/bassguitars5.html

The Douglas right handed 5-er works for me...

A cheap...er/um...cost-effective/budget-minded bass is ALWAYS handy as both a backup AND a primary if you play any less-than-nice places. My backup(and my favorite to play when I'm tired because it is strung with light gauge strings!) is a Rondo T-Bird clone. Should a gig be had in a place I'd rather not take real ones, an Epi and the Brice go.
 
#5
Johnny Crab said:
GET THE NEW backup as a treat and insurance against Murphy taking out your Spector at a gig or something. Backups are even handy if you simply bust a string or have some other bass problem during a show.

You may want to determine if your backup MUST BE a 5 string or not. If it does HAVE TO be a 5 string, then:
http://www.rondomusic.net/bassguitars5.html

The Douglas right handed 5-er works for me...

A cheap...er/um...cost-effective/budget-minded bass is ALWAYS handy as both a backup AND a primary if you play any less-than-nice places. My backup(and my favorite to play when I'm tired because it is strung with light gauge strings!) is a Rondo T-Bird clone. Should a gig be had in a place I'd rather not take real ones, an Epi and the Brice go.
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hi,
yeah It doesnt have to be a 5 string... I actually really wanted a 4 string because, dont get me wrong, I love the possibilities that come along with 5 strings, but I just like the feel of a four string wayyy more. And if the 5 string every breaks, i can just tune the E to a B if I ever really needed to

Anyone have any experience with the sx spb-57
 
#6
I would buy the Rondo. It will serve as a back-up to your Rebop as you've already stated, and P-bass tone is always a nice additional color to have around. Also, while I love 5+ string basses, having a 4-banger around is always nice to keep you used to playing one.
 
#8
srh said:
Anyone have any experience with the sx spb-57
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In that case, here are some research threads for ya:
http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/showthread.php?t=17042&page=1&pp=10
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293344&page=12&highlight=SPB-57
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281511&highlight=SPB-57

Been looking at the P/J's for a while since they'd provide a low-cost way to get two "sometimes required" sounds more precisely. My daughter's Daisy Butterfly bass nails a P-bass tone but I can't see using it live except for reverse-shock factor. I can get real close live with T-Birds, EQ, and technique.
 

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