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Which one (sorry for the cliché)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by artistanbul, Jul 25, 2003.

  1. Jul 25, 2003 #1
    artistanbul

    artistanbul Nihavend Longa Vita Brevis

    Apr 15, 2003
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Yeah I know it is a rather cliché topic but I couldn't come up with anything better. Anyway..

    I am planning to buy a neck through bass. Preferrably a 5'er. But a good sound is more important. I've made searches here in talkbass, and harmony central. And came up with the conclusion that I have no conclusion at all. And again I am calling fellow TB'ers to help.

    Here is my list:
    Copley 59-NT
    Kawai Alembic Copy
    Cort A-5
    Hohner B Bass IV or V

    In Turkey I could only try the Cort Artisan. And I was quite happy with the sound. And my heart is with the Kawai though I have absolutely no idea what it sounds like (but "piano resembling" adjective and alembic kinda looks really turns me on.)


    So please help me give a decision. Any other bass within the price range is welcome as well.. Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2003 #2
    artistanbul

    artistanbul Nihavend Longa Vita Brevis

    Apr 15, 2003
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Please?
     
  3. Jul 25, 2003 #3
    bodhan

    bodhan

    Nov 19, 2002
    Brazil
    I had a Cort NA5: sounds ok, but it's too heavy and unconfortable to play for me. Very close string spacing and bad B string sound.
    For the style I use play (jazz and Brazilian music) the Fender JazzBass 4 strings is much better.
    Good luck.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2003 #4
    Brendan

    Brendan

    Jun 18, 2000
    Portland, OR
    If it was me, I'd go for the Kawai. Excellent basses, and do a fair impression of an Alembic. The bass player for a local (well, formerly local) used one with a Hartke rig, and it sounded great. I got a chance to sit down for a few minutes with it, and it played pretty darned good.

    I think there's some other Kawai threads here on TB, but I think the consensus is that they are a great deal for a good bass. Can usually be had for about $300-450ish USD whenever they pop up on EBay.

    I wouldn't mind one. Nice axes.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2003 #5
    RicPlaya

    RicPlaya

    Apr 22, 2003
    The Mitten
    Spectors are awesome! Or a Warwick if you afford it. Like I always say try a bunch out, play them throught your head at the music store, then go from there...good luck
     
  6. Jul 26, 2003 #6
    artistanbul

    artistanbul Nihavend Longa Vita Brevis

    Apr 15, 2003
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Well that's the problem. I can't play'em before I buy'em. These basses don't exist where I live.
    So it's like a blind date. That's why I'm begging you for some advices.

    I know that Spector gets some excellent reviews, but as far as I know, those all refer to bolt-on models (I am not sure if spector has neckthrus either(edit: now I am sure. It has. :D). And I am sort of stuck to buying a neckthru.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2003 #7
    Turock

    Turock

    Apr 30, 2000
    Melnibone
    Of the choices listed, I'd go with the Kawai. I really don't have any experience with any of those basses, but the one Kawai that I have seen was pretty nice.
     
  8. Jul 27, 2003 #8
    artistanbul

    artistanbul Nihavend Longa Vita Brevis

    Apr 15, 2003
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Well, I gues that's all I can get out of you. :) OK. Kawai it is.
     
  9. Jul 27, 2003 #9
    Kelvin

    Kelvin

    Apr 30, 2000
    Singapore.
    Was there a Yamaha TRB in a music store shop window along Istikal Caddesi a week or more ago?

    Can't remember the name of the shop but its on the left side of the street away from Taksim square.
     
  10. Jul 28, 2003 #10
    RicPlaya

    RicPlaya

    Apr 22, 2003
    The Mitten
    Sorry you don't have a lot of access to try out some basses, Spector makes neck throughs, I like them all a lot, I know a lot of players do out there, if you have a chance try one out, if not I really like them...hope it helps
     
  11. Jul 29, 2003 #11
    artistanbul

    artistanbul Nihavend Longa Vita Brevis

    Apr 15, 2003
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Sure there is. But.. it really really exceeds my pocket range.

    I'll be on the lookout for spectors then.
    Thanks people.
     
  12. Jul 30, 2003 #12
    Kelvin

    Kelvin

    Apr 30, 2000
    Singapore.
    Yes, I bet that would cost quite a bit.

    What I meant to say was... maybe the shop stocks other Yamaha basses. I walked by it on a sunday and it was closed.

    They're known to be good value for money. You might want to consider.