Which bass?

[-Jam-]

Hey dudes (and dudettes of course)

I´m looking for a good bass for slapping and popping in the realm of about 2000$ Any thoughts on which instrument I should get?

 

[ksandvik]

Hey dudes (and dudettes of course)

I´m looking for a good bass for slapping and popping in the realm of about 2000$ Any thoughts on which instrument I should get?

That's a lot of money. You could get something really good below $1000, too. --Kent

 

[-Jam-]

Shure but I´ve been saving for a while and now the dollar is so low that it´s actually cheaper to order stuff from the U.S (I live in sweden) than it is to buy them here....

 

[ksandvik]

Shure but I´ve been saving for a while and now the dollar is so low that it´s actually cheaper to order stuff from the U.S (I live in sweden) than it is to buy them here....

You will be surprised how much you will get for $1000 or below over here. Anyway, you need to add shipping costs (could be $200 or more) + import taxes, so indeed you might end up with a $2000 cost with all the extras.

Or do what I've heard many Scandinavians do, fly over to US (NYC, California), shop, and get the bass back home. --Kent

 

[-Jam-]

Well, that would be one cool trip! A "basstrip"

 

[-Jam-]

I´ve heard that Musicman is a good bass for that purpose...

 

[capnsandwich]

Valenti basses!!!

I just got mine this Saturday. This bass slaps like a monster and has amazing feel. $2090 after shipping. Check out my 2 day review of it.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=445562

 

[-Jam-]

Now that was a beautiful baby.... Does it come in red?

 

[GregC]

Now that was a beautiful baby.... Does it come in red?

Nino will do all kinds of colors! Check out the options:

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[CanadaMan]

OT - I just looked at the website seriously, Nino, you're a good man. He charges VERY reasonable prices for options. Good on ya'.

 

[ksandvik]

If I would have $2k for a bass purchase I would seriously look at MusicMan Bongos, 4 or 5 string ones. The more I try them out, the more happy I am. They are extremely versatile due to the electronics, as well as very easy to play. But are expensive. --Kent

 

[-Jam-]

yeah, I´ve red about them alot and the more I read the more interested I get. Haven´t found any in stores here in sweden so I havn´t had the opportunity to try one out. But ths Valenti-dude seems alright... hmmmmm....

 

[Spinal Tapper]

Are you buying new or used? the 75 Fender Jazz reissue is supposed to be killer.

 

[CanadaMan]

yeah, I´ve red about them alot and the more I read the more interested I get. Haven´t found any in stores here in sweden so I havn´t had the opportunity to try one out. But ths Valenti-dude seems alright... hmmmmm....

Nino's a member of TB, and a good guy - Shoot him a PM and I'm sure he can make it happen.