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Which 6 string? I can only have one...
- Thread starter nlhatley914
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Awesome. I'll wire you the first hundred and pick it up just in time for XMas '19!
I probably should have mentioned it in the OP but the reason I spoke about those specific basses was because I have to opportunity to make this purchase at a significant discount. So the brands that I have available to me are:
EBMM
Spector
Warwick
Ibanez
MTD Kingston
So because I have the opportunity I'd like to purchase something really nice. But outside of those discounted brand my budget is $2700 tops..
EBMM
Spector
Warwick
Ibanez
MTD Kingston
So because I have the opportunity I'd like to purchase something really nice. But outside of those discounted brand my budget is $2700 tops..
Either the Spector, the Bongo or the Thumb. Absolutely anyone of those meets all the requirements in you're looking for.
With that budget I'd take plenty of time to look at your options and figure out exactly what you want. There is no reason you shouldn't walk away with a bass you absolutely love.
You won't beat the Ibanez for the money. The Spector is also a bass. I think the Bongo has too wide a string spacing for programs, and sixes in general. The thumb is a great bass, but heavy. The Car in is probably also a nice instrument, I have just never been a fan of the LB series. If it was a Bunny Brunnel signature, that would be a different story.
If you were to get an ibanez SR 506 (which can usually be found for less than $400) you can swap the pickups for some Nordstrands and really have a killer bass.
The Bongo has the widest range of tones, especially in HS config. My next choice would probably be the Warwick, then the Spector but the top two are my two prefered by a long shot.
bongo...depends on the PU layout-a single H has grind that the HH doesn't have but the HH is fat.
warwick-heavy likely; may be a tad thin sounding for what you are doing.
spector-35 scale...I had a euro 6 and found it very sterile.
warwick-heavy likely; may be a tad thin sounding for what you are doing.
spector-35 scale...I had a euro 6 and found it very sterile.
I've never played a 6-string but weight is a big deal to me so I'd choose the Ibanez. If weight wasn't a big deal I'd check out the Warwick Thumb or the Spector Euro. Probably the Thumb because they are cool-sounding basses, not that Spectors don't sound good. I also like the tighter string spacing and overall sleekness of the 3 mentioned models. Good luck!
How about an F-bass BN6? I believe they're known to be some of the most versatile around. A used one is probably within your price limit.
MTD Kingston AG6.
I got a 5 string version and I can't praise it enough.
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I got a 5 string version and I can't praise it enough.
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Absolutely! This will be my first higher end bass that I'll be buying brand new or slightly used so I'm just trying to make the best decision possible.
Yea I've been hearing that across the board about the weight of the Warwick. That'll mos def be an issue due to some back issues.
If I don't end up finding something that might end up being the key, thanks for the advice!
I had a Carvin XB75 and it was a really well built bass but the neck was very thin front to back and I found it a bit uncomfortable. The pickups and preamp didn't sound bland but they weren't very distinct either. I now play a Warwick thumb B0 5 with a baseball bat neck and it's absolutely killer. Warwicks and Spectors are both pretty great for metal.
