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What bassese do ya'll recommend?

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PrOwLeR84

Jan 7, 2010
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#1
Sup all,

I am the FNG around here, lol. I currently am playing on an Ibanez BTB575FM and am looking to add another bass to my collection. I am still debating on whether or not to go to a six string maybe the SR706 or SR506, but am also thinking of going to a 4 string too. I like Ibanez, but am really not familiar with other brands. Any suggestions will be welcome.

-PrOwLeR84-
 
#2
Depends on what kinda music you play...

Who do you listen to and enjoy? Whats your budget?

You can't go wrong with an ol' fashion Fender.
I'd play a bunch of different basses and see what you like at Guitar Center or other music shops, then go on Ebay and try to find a used one - the depreciation value of most basses is insane these days.

I always ALWAYS buy USED!
 
#3
Spinal Tapper said:
Depends on what kinda music you play...

Who do you listen to and enjoy? Whats your budget?

You can't go wrong with an ol' fashion Fender.
I'd play a bunch of different basses and see what you like at Guitar Center or other music shops, then go on Ebay and try to find a used one - the depreciation value of most basses is insane these days.

I always ALWAYS buy USED!
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Ok the style i play currently is a Tejano/conjunto with a mix of latin rock and pop. My budget is going to be no more than $800 and that is already pushing it. I have looked around at GC, but don't seem to see anything or play on anything that feels natural, or like it's that right fit. you know......
 
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PrOwLeR84 said:
Ok the style i play currently is a Tejano/conjunto with a mix of latin rock and pop. My budget is going to be no more than $800 and that is already pushing it. I have looked around at GC, but don't seem to see anything or play on anything that feels natural, or like it's that right fit. you know......
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Well, take whatever you play at GC with a grain of salt - most of their basses are poorly set up and have nasty strings...although you can get a good idea of weight and feel from some of their basses.

+1 on the US Jazz bass - very versatile sounding bass and comfortable to play. Even great deals can be had on used MIJ/CIJ Fenders too - probably about close to half of what you'd spend on a US Fender.

I'm not a 6 string player though, I can't recommend anything from that family.
 

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