what shuld i buy

[beni_25]

hey every1

i play alot of rock/punk/metal and am consdering either buying a :

schecter stiletto studio 4
OR
fender standard precision bass

they both have passive pickups right?
the one thing i dont like about the schecter is having to replace batteries. how ofter usually do the batteries last for because i dont want them to stop working while im playing.

if anyone has any suggestions about other passive basses that need no batteries around the same price as those 2 basses please share them.

thanks in advance

 

[JazzyJames]

Id say the Schecter would be better. And you dont have to change the batteries very often. Ive had my bass(active) for 7 months and its still good.

 

[alembicguy]

Spell check........



Just kidding!


+1 for a P bass

 

[EagleMoon]

You can't go wrong with a Fender Precision bass.

The Schecter has passive pickups but an active preamp. So yes, you would have to replace batteries. The Fender is completely passive, so no batteries at all.

So your price range is what...around $400-$700? There are a lot of decent basses you could get in that price range, and if you go for a used bass, you could get something a lot nicer for less money. My advice is to try as many basses as you can and see what feels good to you. Everybody has their own preferences.

 

[JazzyJames]

The only thing I dont like about the P bass is that it only has P pickups and its uncomfortable for most to rest their thumb on.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

I run a p-bass, get better pickups like a Quarter pounder or a Delano P with those big musicman style polepieces.

 

[EagleMoon]

I've been sitting here thinking that if I was just starting out, what would I get? I think one of the best deals around is a used Geddy Lee jazz bass. They're selling for around $500-$600, and it's in your price range.There are lots of them around right now because the market was saturated with them so the prices went down. Now is the time to pick one up. They're awesome basses..period.

 

[JazzyJames]

I've been sitting here thinking that if I was just starting out, what would I get? I think one of the best deals around is a used Geddy Lee jazz bass. They're selling for around $500-$600, and it's in your price range.There are lots of them around right now because the market was saturated with them so the prices went down. Now is the time to pick one up. They're awesome basses..period.

A Geddy Lee would be great. Go for that or try to find it used for an even less price.

 

[EagleMoon]

A Geddy Lee would be great. Go for that or try to find it used for an even less price.

That is the typical used selling price, but it's always possible to find a deal if you look. Retail on these now is $849.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

Also look for a Musicman SUB used, great basses.
Also the new Traben Chaos line is surprisingly good.

 

[JazzyJames]

SUB was discontinued. Pretty tough finding those. Most people who bought them while they were in stores held on to them.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

SUB was discontinued. Pretty tough finding those. Most people who bought them while they were in stores held on to them.

I said used...

 

[JazzyJames]

SUB was discontinued. Pretty tough finding those. Most people who bought them while they were in stores held on to them.

You dont have to keep attacking me in all my posts. Thanks.

 

[superfunk47]

Some grammar/spelling/punctuation lessons.

Seriously. You'll be taken a lot more seriously on here and by anyone who reads what you type, really.

For the original question, I'd say used H1 P or J.

 

[detracti]

Get the Fender. Play it real hard.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

Here: http://cgi.ebay.com/MUSICMAN-STINGR...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ernie-Ball-SUB-...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OP
Buy one

 

[JazzyJames]

Here: http://cgi.ebay.com/MUSICMAN-STINGR...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ernie-Ball-SUB-...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OP
Buy one

Oh wow. Go for one of those. I suggest the first.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

Also for $480
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/details.cfm?listId=104876810