ive been playing bass for almost a year now and in the next six months im going to be in the market for a new bass. i play a lot of rise against, rhcp and mettalica and im willing to pay upto 1000$. i need some suggestions or advice on what to look for.
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what should i buy?
- Thread starter the_hurley44
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Asking here, you'll probably be recommended a fender J or P bass, a EBMM Stingray or whatever the other popular model is, or an Ibanez. (plenty of others but those seem to be the ones that stand out).
My advice, and the advice of most others on here is to go to a music shop and try out for yourself!
My advice, and the advice of most others on here is to go to a music shop and try out for yourself!
I think you would be happy with the budget line from MTD, the Z series. Have a look as well at the Spector Rebops and DLXs.
-Mike
-Mike
thanks for your help guys
Buy used (see TB classifieds). An MIA Fender P or J, EBMM Stingray, US G&L L-2000 or SB2, Spector ReBop, Warwick Corvette, Lakland Skyline 44-02, etc.
There are a ton of good options (especially used) in this price range. There will be far fewer good choices in this range if you buy new.
What do you like? Go play some basses and see what speaks to you.
There are a ton of good options (especially used) in this price range. There will be far fewer good choices in this range if you buy new.
What do you like? Go play some basses and see what speaks to you.
I'll +1 the TB Classifieds. I purchased my Musicman Stingray 5 from there and it has been my main go-to bass ever since (although there was a bit of a hiatus while I had it modified quite a bit). I also got my Carvin fretless in a trade through the classifieds and couldn't be happier with it. There are definitely treasures to find on there, but even if it's not some super amazing "buy now buy now buy now" deal, you will still be getting an amazing instrument from someone who has taken care to make sure that you know what you are purchasing. 
ive got a clone fender p bass. i hate it, the action is really high, heaps of fret buzz and the input is dodgy.
Musicman stingray. U can find one used for around 800-900. Excellent bargain
My second choice is Lakaland 4402....
My second choice is Lakaland 4402....
I'd stick to my first bass till i get a little bit more experience in order to be able to see, feel and hear differences on basses even better...
...and saving more moneys while i do that
...and saving more moneys while i do that
Keep in mind that all of the responses posted are prices for basses in the USA, not Australia. From what I've learned from Aussie TB'r's, your prices are much higher. Take the prices quoted (in USD) and add at least 50% to get an equivalent AUD price.
I could be wrong, but from memory, the prices quoted here are way below the Australian market.
I could be wrong, but from memory, the prices quoted here are way below the Australian market.
Check out and play as many different basses as you can to see what feels most natural. If it were me I would be looking at used Yamaha TRB and G&L L series basses but you may not like them at all.
I will send you a brand new L-2000 in the color of you choice for a neonate pair of Western Blackheaded Pythons (Aspidites melanocephalus) and a neonate pair of Western Woma Pythons (Aspidites ramsayi).
just kidding
just kidding
