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Versatile 6 string?

Jaruquin

Jaruquin

Sep 8, 2012
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I've been shopping around for a 6 string but all the major online sites seem to lack inventory. Its either Ibanez, ESP, or Schector. I'm looking for a 6 string that's got a versatile sound (I play in a cover band for my main gig). I like to play funky with a little bit if jazzy but also like to rock it out. Any suggestions?
 
#3
Hobobob said:
What's your budget?
For sheer versatility, The Music Man Bongo 6 is hard to beat. It's looks are very non-traditional though, so you'll have to decide if you like that.
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Sorry I should have mentioned my budget. I'm thinking around $800 range. Money is tight, I have Schector Stiletto Studio 5 at the moment. Thinking of selling it or trading it in.
 
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TwinBass said:
See if you can find a Spector Legend Classic 6. They are just over your budget new, but a used one should be well below.
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YES! Or an Ibanez SR506. I owned one for a while while I was into the whole prog metal thing, and it was brilliant. I wish I still had it for when I play jazz, or metal. It plays uber nice too. I'm usually not a tiny neck guy, but that was one of the best 6 strings I've ever played. And it's about $700 new.
 
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Look for a used Carvin, Spector Legend, or Ibanez SR506. With the Spector or Ibby, it should be leaving you with about 200 dollars, which you could put into new strings, a case, new electronics, or whatever you feel like. All instruments are wonderful values. I personally own a Spector Legend 6 and it's my main bass. Stock electronics are usable, but switching the preamp for say, an OPB-3 or a EMG BQC can do wonders.
 
#12
I use an ESP/LTD sixer. The B206sm to be precise. My budget was $900 when I went shopping and it felt better to me than any of the others I tried, including MTD, Spector, Ibanez, and Warwick. It did need new electronics, but I most likely would have done that with any one of those basses as EMG DCs & BQC Pre always seem to be the sound I'm after. So, with those upgrades, I was still well under budget...
 
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Where are you OP? That would really help us narrow it down.

This doesn't seem to have sold. It is a great bass! Carvin build quality is great.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/6-string-carvin-icon-bass-1019054/

Here's another one that recently sold for a great price.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/f-s-only-carvin-lb76pf-ohsc-$750-1009574/

Used Carvin is where I would look. More bass than you will EVER find for that kind of cash.
 
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two fingers said:
Where are you OP? That would really help us narrow it down.

This doesn't seem to have sold. It is a great bass! Carvin build quality is great.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/6-string-carvin-icon-bass-1019054/

Here's another one that recently sold for a great price.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/f-s-only-carvin-lb76pf-ohsc-$750-1009574/

Used Carvin is where I would look. More bass than you will EVER find for that kind of cash.
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+1. Used Carvins can be a real bargin
 
#16
two fingers said:
Where are you OP? That would really help us narrow it down.

This doesn't seem to have sold. It is a great bass! Carvin build quality is great.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/6-string-carvin-icon-bass-1019054/

Here's another one that recently sold for a great price.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/f-s-only-carvin-lb76pf-ohsc-$750-1009574/

Used Carvin is where I would look. More bass than you will EVER find for that kind of cash.
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That's a sweet bass! My Icon 6 is one of my go-to basses!
 
#18
Hobobob said:
I've found Carvin's soapbar pups to be a little lifeless, but their radiused humbuckers are sweet. And if you want to go with a different brand, Carvin soaps are the same size as the Bart and Nordstrand soaps.
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Try one with the J99 pickups. All the life you can stand. They sound great in either passive or active.
 

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