Which Bass would you get (be honest)?

[bassmachine2112]

SUB musicman.versatile,great sound,bullet proof,stable.great bass for hard giggin.
absolute bargain s/h.perfect for ratm and the chillis with a drop d tuner.everything from sub dub to clanky slap n pop.

 

[Hamerguy]

Well, maybe I shouldn't comment here as I play a different style and haven't played any of the basses you thought of. I played several basses and saw that I quite like all-maple basses and active electronics (in my case a Gibson RD Artist and a Hamer Chaparral Bass, I think the Spector is all maple too, isn't it?). I had an Ibanez SR800 for some time, but to me basswood sounds very sterile. I favor the sound over the playability.

 

[Falsepuppet]

Ibanez 600 no question. Its fast playable and realiable.
I love it. But i guess this is a personal based post, so everyone will say something different.

 

[dmrogers]

I think in your price range, any of the options you listed will suit your goals adequately.

Really, I'll just restate the usual advice:
1. Buy used if you can. You'll get more for your dollar.
2. Play before you buy.
3. Get what YOU like best.

+1

All I can add to the above is, my dad had an ATK and it was a great sounding and playing bass. It looks like you picked out a nice selection, now go play them and pick the one that feels and sounds right for you.

Good luck!

 

[Diogenes]

Honestly? I own an ATK because of it's feel and versatility and it would be my first choice by far out of the selection of basses on your list.

 

[cynical-rabbit]

I prefer the Spectors in appearance, but you can't tell which one you'll like best until you try it.

 

[Human Bass]

Does nobody know anything about the sr600

Its a SR500 with different woords, ash body and jatobá neck...seems like a cool combo. The SR500 is very popular, if you like thin necks, you wont regret the SR600.

 

[(b)Assman]

They all have a different voice and can all do traditional and modern/heavier well so if that's all you want for sound then go with whatever feels (and looks I if it comes down to it) best. (edit- And price, i would def stay under 700 at your current level.)

 

[splitcoilsenior]

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[droskobass]

the SR600. It's the only bass that's not trying to be something else. you'll also get the best playability and balance out of a soundgear.

my 2 cents

 

[prokfrog]

I would get one of these 2 basses:

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...itar-Research-Stiletto-Elite4-Bass?sku=484193

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Stiletto-Studio4-Bass?sku=516752

I swear by Schecters. Just plain awesome instuments. Very versitile. Great for every single kind of music out there.

Me Too! Make sure you kick the tires on a couple of Schecters before your final decision..

 

[splitcoilsenior]

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[Kwesi]

I'd get the Ray34, I'm surprised more people don't a agree lol. I love my Spectors but the legend series and Euro sound very different. Based off of the Bass Whisperer's demo of the Ray34 I'd say is has everything I'd want in a bass at that price.

 

[Sylex's Bassist]

IBBY ATK!

 

[Jakeob]

Ibanez SR600, Ibanez's have a big good tone. Especially the SR600.

 

[Demonator]

Go for the Spector.

 

[TheLowB]

matt i told you i picked a hard difference to choose from

 

[landry.bass]

I would get the Spector, hands down. I've never liked any ATKs I've played, and MM style stuff is really cool, but not quite my vibe. But that's me, not you.

 

[bohemond]

Sterling by Musicman Ray34

 

[makroman]

I would DEFINATELY go with the Ibanez ATK. There are alot of Spectors being said here but I owned an NS2A and it was ONLY good for metal....even at that. It sounded decent on the E,A strings but totally lost it on the D,G strings and it had EMG's! The spector that your looking at doesn't even compare to what I had....it was onr of the first that was sold when back in business. The big thing here is to compare them all playing diferent styles as you will be playing....no one has your ear or taste in sound as much as you do yourself. Having played all these basses myself the ATK is by far more versatile...just simply play it and see for yourself. If money is no object...try a REAL Warwick or Tobias...you can't go wrong, I guarantee it. Get them used if you have to. I will add another very versatile bass which I would check out if I were you...is a G$L tribute.