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Want a second bass, what should i get?

BassistFreak416

BassistFreak416

Jun 27, 2008
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#1
i currently own an ibanez gsr200, which i love, but have wanted to get a second similar bass. i have been thinking about a fender, squire, esp, dean, ibanez, etc, but just cant find the right choice.

id like something similar to my ibanez: light weight, fast neck, good punchy tone, pj setup. currently im looking at an esp b-50, esp f series, fender/squire pj bass, something in the $200-350 range.

what do you guys think?
 
#2
BassistFreak416 said:
i currently own an ibanez gsr200, which i love, but have wanted to get a second similar bass. i have been thinking about a fender, squire, esp, dean, ibanez, etc, but just cant find the right choice.

id like something similar to my ibanez: light weight, fast neck, good punchy tone, pj setup. currently im looking at an esp b-50, esp f series, fender/squire pj bass, something in the $200-350 range.

what do you guys think?
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An SX.
 
#8
Used Spectors come up on ebay from time to time; look for a NS2A: late 80's thru early 90's, neck thru, actives. Great players (I have one in red stain) EMG's are a BIG plus, most came with Spector p'ups, which are ok, but the EMG PJ combo is much better. Anyway, these import versions of the NS2 usually go around 350 - 600, and are worth the $$$ spent, IMO...
 
#9
Yammie BB414 is outstanding for the money. Squier VM and CV series are also extraordinary, but no P/J configuration there. Still a great value, though. Perhaps a used Fender MIM (Aerodyne, Bello sig.)? Maybe if you can find a used Godin Freeway as well. In any case, today's "cheapos" aren't cheap. You can get a pretty good bass with very little money, so either choice can't be too bad, considering most can be great platforms for any future mods. Anyway, go out, try whatever you can get your hands on, and then make a decision.
 
#14
oh, i didnt explain that. im trying to sell my traben and replace it with a different bass. i hope to get about $300 off of it, which should be enough to find a good replacement.
i have found a spector for 300 in a "orange edges and yellow center", but it has soapbar pickups. id prefer the pj setup, but with its price, i think it will pay off
 
#16
Gothic said:
Yammie BB414 is outstanding for the money. Squier VM and CV series are also extraordinary, but no P/J configuration there. Still a great value, though. Perhaps a used Fender MIM (Aerodyne, Bello sig.)? Maybe if you can find a used Godin Freeway as well. In any case, today's "cheapos" aren't cheap. You can get a pretty good bass with very little money, so either choice can't be too bad, considering most can be great platforms for any future mods. Anyway, go out, try whatever you can get your hands on, and then make a decision.
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You already have your second bass. Get a used MIM P
300-350, have an expert rout for jazz and drop in some
nice aftermarket PJ's and now......that's a bass....IMHO:D
Gothic's thoughts are spot on. You can gleen a lot of
solid info from TB. Have fun on your quest.
 
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BassistFreak416 said:
i currently own an ibanez gsr200, which i love, but have wanted to get a second similar bass. i have been thinking about a fender, squire, esp, dean, ibanez, etc, but just cant find the right choice.

id like something similar to my ibanez: light weight, fast neck, good punchy tone, pj setup. currently im looking at an esp b-50, esp f series, fender/squire pj bass, something in the $200-350 range.

what do you guys think?
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How about a bass which sounds different than your current instrument?

A fretless wearing flats, or a five-string bass would allow you to explore new playing/music styles.
 

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