Worst basss over 800$

[SuperSnake2012]

I played a Modulus Flea and was really underwhelmed, considering the $2000+ price tag.

 

[tmusic101]

The words Gibson and Bass should never appear in the same paragraph

LMAO! Agreed!

 

[jakusx]

I played a headless Steinberger and didn't like the feel of it.

 

[Surprise Panda!]

thunderbird FTL

 

[jbiscuti]

I am shocked (and pleased) to see not a single Rickenbacker vote!

 

[jordan_frerichs]

have not had the satisfaction of playing a bass worth more than $500

 

[jordan_frerichs]

apparently the epiphone birdies are now made with alder bodies with removable maple necks. i like the body design and headstock shape. might get one as a project. toss out the crappy electronics, get busy with wood fillers and a router, and get some good electronics in there. t-bird pups are unbarable

 

[On The DL]

chalk another one up for the bongo I got a great deal on mine and the tone was definitely doable, but not at 1400, especially if you're going by looks IMO

 

[jordan_frerichs]

The words Gibson and Bass should never appear in the same paragraph
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true for the birdy and sg, but the old G3 grabber is sweet. need to get one. also want to give the hollows a whirl

 

[Ampeg SVT]

Every Gibson Bass I have owned (Ripper, Grabber) and played (T-Bird and SG) have been quite lackluster. The Ripper had a horrible honk, the Grabber's pickup was downright stupid.
The T-Bird while being a great bass is just way too overpriced to warrant a $1700 price tag. For that much I could get a used Sadowsky Metro.
The SG was just very cheap feeling and sounding.

Rant over

 

[theophilus762]

i had the opportunity to play my friend's alembic rogue at my gig. after playing a few songs during practice, I politely put it away and brought out my G&L tribute.

 

[Mr_Sore_Fingerz]

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As ugly as it looks lol


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Lifeless and dull tone...no matter what you do with it...bleh =p

 

[Munjibunga]

I don't know about overpriced, but I can't stand a pricey bass with a string tree (I'm looking at you fender, lakland, etc)

Yeah! String trees BLOW!

 

[Turock]

I've never met a bass I didn't like.

 

[alexofc69]

MTD Saratoga 5. Played like an old squire, but it sure was pretty though. Bartolini pups and select switch mid eq. Paid $900 used, but was more like a $600 bass.

Did you pull it out of a garbage can?? I bought mine new. I plays, feels and sounds close to an MTD USA.

 

[PWV]

I have to disagree with you here. I have an SG Supreme Reissue and it's a killer bass. I have the flame maple top one, which adds a bit of brightness to the sound over the regular one. But the sound is killer.

I agree with you that they are way overpriced though.

+1 Just came back from a recording session with the SG Supreme - everyone agreed it was an awesome-sounding bass and I didn't get to touch any other basses the rest of the session.

I 'spose one could make a case for the mahogany SG reissue being overrated - but this Maple top SG ... its the s#$t.

 

[Hawaii Islander]

I've never met a bass I didn't like.

Best statement made!

 

[Kubinus]

I think you should talk about best basses below 450 $. It could be helpfull for beginners. Lot of them want to buy good bass for good price.

 

[BrownBoy007]

PRS basses?
im not expert, but i played one a guitar shop and it seemed a bit...
well, like it was more of a decoration for the wall than an actual instrument.

 

[jeremiahjay]

800$ being a price that I consider that all basses should be at least decent. But, we all know that this isn't the case really.

Post the bass you think is the worst you played in that price range and please do not flame others for their opinions being different than yours.

My vote goes for the Gibson thunderbird

I haven't tried the tbird but as i read from (a late issue of a magazine) the bassist of the band darkness (i don't remember his name), said that he haven't heared a tbird that doesn't sound terrible. I can't confirm but since you said this may be there is some truth to it.