Which bass would be best suited for me? Advice please

[Stash]

Hi all. I'm looking for advice on which bass would be best suited for me. I've only been playing for a year and a half and therefore don't know the difference between a Fender precision and a Fender jazz, let alone the differing makes.

I am looking to buy my second bass and want something a bit special, lightweight, pretty (I'm female) and with the best tone possible for around £800 - £1500.

Can you give me any advise please?

 

[kellyrojo]

Smoother warmer and versatile= jazz bass
Thumpier and grittier = P bass
Even thumpier/ funk machine = Music Man
A little bit of all of the above= G&L l2000

Good luck

 

[Chris K]

G&L L2000 (or 2500 i.c.o. 5-string) Tribute...
String spacing is narrow, which might suit a girl better.

 

[ghostdog93]

I am looking to buy my second bass and want something a bit special, lightweight, pretty (I'm female) and with the best tone possible for around £800 - £1500.

Can you give me any advise please?

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Seriously, I don't know if you can get any prettier than a pink glitter P/J.

 

[Bassmanhopkins]

I agree with all of the above, but its up to personal preference really. try out as much as you can before you buy anything and be as harsh and thorough as much as you want. after all, you will be spending the hard earned cash.

 

[Alex E]

Smoother warmer and versatile= jazz bass
Thumpier and grittier = P bass
Even thumpier/ funk machine = Music Man
A little bit of all of the above= G&L l2000

Good luck

You didn't mention the type of music you like or want to emulate.

The above guide is pretty good. Particularly with the price range you listed.

In addition, you might look at Warwick Corvettes and Ibanez Sound Gear basses. Some of those basses are in your range and sound pretty versatile.

 

[perogato02]

Or Sandberg does some pretty nice things too
Sandberg California JM 4 String Natural Finish - Basschat.co.uk

 

[Stash]

Thanks for the advice peops. Will check them out.
The band I play with do mainly classic rock covers.

 

[Duke21]

Hi all. I'm looking for advice on which bass would be best suited for me. I've only been playing for a year and a half and therefore don't know the difference between a Fender precision and a Fender jazz, let alone the differing makes.

I am looking to buy my second bass and want something a bit special, lightweight, pretty (I'm female) and with the best tone possible for around £800 - £1500.

Can you give me any advise please?

Squier CV60 P bass in Sonic blue. That bass will look great on a girl, the bass is light due to basswood body and the neck is nice also for smaller hands. As it a P bass it will cover anything tone wise.

 

[lomo]

It's all taste, but I'd try a Fender Mustang reissue. It's short-scale, sounds great and comes in a beautiful white finish with tortoise pickguard and rosewood fretboard. A classic looking and sounding bass for sure.

 

[arsie]

Youtube and Wikipedia are your friends. You can hear the different instruments on Youtube and your favourite band wiki may list the gear they use.

 

[PikeoftheLake]

I second the Sandberg vote. I played a Sandberg Jazz at Low Down Sound when they had basses and that thing had scary low action. It was a beautiful instrument.

Seeing as you're in Europe, I'd try to go to a dealer where you can try some Sandbergs and other mid to high end basses. If you need warranty work on it, it should be supported a bit more than if you buy a North American instrument. Also by, giving yourself a few hours in a music shop you can find the bass that's right for you. You'll know when you pick up the right bass and plug it in...