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Which should I get?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Circus, Jul 15, 2003.

  1. Jul 15, 2003 #1
    Circus

    Circus

    Jul 8, 2003
    Spruce Grove Alberta
    I know I should go play each one and decide for myself which to get, and I will, just wanted to hear what others thought as well. I am working as much as I can this summer, and once I pay for school this year, want to get a new setup. I am in a band who is really starting to play alot of little gigs, and starting to get into some bigger ones (big to me anyway :) ). These are the basses I was thinking of, either musicman stingray, rick, or possibly a F j-bass. We play kind of an alternative hard rock style, kinda hard to explain in words. Right now I am still using my old peavy foundation Which I baught used 3 years ago when I started.
     
  2. Jul 15, 2003 #2
    larrytron

    larrytron

    May 21, 2003
    Bretagne, France
    For a kind of Hard rock I would recommend Musicman or Ric.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2003 #3
    Toasted

    Toasted

    May 26, 2003
    Leeds, UK
    music man or Ric. i;d go for ric because they look so cool and are so tonal. i saw Teen Idols in manchester a few weeks ago, their bassist had a jet-glo ric 4003 and a svt (cant remember which one) powering 2 8x10 cabinets. it looks amazing, realy wall of speakers effect and sounded SO good. really cut through the other instruments. loved it. shame about the female bassist :'( minger tbh :bassist:

    edit/ that last comment probably devalued my post in the eyes of others didnt it :p
     
  4. Jul 16, 2003 #4
    RicPlaya

    RicPlaya

    Apr 22, 2003
    The Mitten
    Those are all good basses, I play a Ric and Spector, but like all you listed..that's like chosing which Sweedish Bakini team member you like better, you got to try em out first before you decide because they are all good. Make sure you play it through your head when trying them out so you can hear how it sounds through your equipment.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2003 #5
    5stringDNA

    5stringDNA

    Oct 10, 2002
    Englewood, CO
    Another vote fo rthe Ric- the Ric tone will cut through quite well in a heavier band with dominant guitars (if this is the case).
     
  6. Jul 16, 2003 #6
    tim4003

    tim4003

    Apr 30, 2002
    Dawsonville , GA
    You just can't go wrong with a RIC!