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Which To Get? Alvarez OR De Armond plus 1 more question

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BaSsDuDe230, Sep 17, 2001.

  1. Sep 17, 2001 #1
    BaSsDuDe230

    BaSsDuDe230 Guest

    Sep 17, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA.
    Ok...I was lookin on some sites...I Found an Alvarez AEB5 5String for 200$ Or a De Armond Pilot Pro For 169$...which one is better quality? which one is best bang for the buck =) and ive never heard of alvarez...they good? thankz in advance...BTW I was wondering if there is a sublime bass tab book for self titled...if so where can i get it? ty =)
     
  2. Sep 17, 2001 #2
    Turock

    Turock

    Apr 30, 2000
    Melnibone
    Having no experience with the Alvarez, I'd say... Best bang for the buck: Dearmond. That was a $400-$500 instrument just a couple of months ago, and $169 are blow-out prices. The only Alaverz I know of are acoustic guitars, and it sounds as if that bass may be an acoustic/electric (hence the AEB5 designation)). Is that what you want? The Dearmond is a solid body.
     
  3. Sep 17, 2001 #3
    BaSsDuDe230

    BaSsDuDe230 Guest

    Sep 17, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA.
    the one i want is on MF, it a reg electric active (or what ever the battery one is =)) .. i would prefer i think a 5 string but if itz a good enuff deal ill get 4 =)
     
  4. Sep 17, 2001 #4
    ThePaste

    ThePaste Guest

    Dec 23, 2000
    West Virginia USA
    I played an Alvarez 6 string and the B string was so floppy I just couldn't play it.
     
  5. Sep 17, 2001 #5
    BaSsDuDe230

    BaSsDuDe230 Guest

    Sep 17, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA.
    is it the same for 5 string?
     
  6. Sep 17, 2001 #6
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Pretty much.
     
  7. Sep 17, 2001 #7
    BaSsDuDe230

    BaSsDuDe230 Guest

    Sep 17, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA.
    ok...ive talked to several people and ima get de armond because 169 from 400 is a nice deal =) ill go check it out at my local music shop on wednesday...thanks all for help...i could of wasted 200 bux =)
     
  8. Sep 17, 2001 #8
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    You'll be much happier in the long run with the DeArmond, and at that price they are a steal. Better than the Alvarez too, IMHO.
     
  9. Sep 18, 2001 #9
    Toneman

    Toneman Guest

    Jun 6, 2001
    Long Island
    definately the DeArmond. They were made by Guid before Fender took them over. I own a pilot plus 5 and highly recomend it. Best bang for the buck!!Godd Luck
     
  10. Sep 18, 2001 #10
    slick519

    slick519 Guest

    Aug 11, 2001
    Salem, Or
    a couple of weeks ago, you guys helped me get my firs bass, the de armond pilot plus 4. ive got nothing but smiles out of this one, and at 169, they're a steal, a real good one, too:)
     
  11. Sep 19, 2001 #11
    SuperDuck

    SuperDuck Guest

    Sep 26, 2000
    Wisconsin
    Definitely the DeArmond. I got the Pro V, and I couldn't be happier. It's a high quality bass at a damn good price. Let us know what you choose!
     
  12. Sep 19, 2001 #12
    ColonelZulu

    ColonelZulu Not Impressed By Those Who Flaunt “Authority” Supporting Member

    Apr 14, 2001
    Pennsylvania
    DeArmond would be my choice. But I'm not you, so don't even listen to me, listen to the bass. I think you'd be happier saving up a bit longer for something on a higher level.
     
  13. Sep 19, 2001 #13
    fleabass89

    fleabass89 Guest

    Aug 10, 2000
    McKees Rocks PA, USA (near Pittsburgh)
    You can't go wrong for <b>$169!!!!</b>