Yes, another "What Bass" post...

[Evolmonster]

Hiya guys

I know you get one of these a day, but i am about to buy my second bass, as my band has taken off well, and we are gigging every week.
At the moment, I am borrowing a mates cort active bass, which has much nicer bass tones than my crappy epiphone EB3.
problem is, the neck is thick, and the action is too high, and I dont wanna spend money on a bass i dont own to get it sorted.

So.
I have around £500 to spend on a bass.
At the minute, I go straight into the mixing desk at gigs, and have a wireless headphone setup so I can hear myself play. And I am very happy with the setup.
So I can pretty much spend this money on a bass, and leave the amp for another 6 months or so.

I like the ibanez soundgear necks, they are really thin and fast, and I have small hands.
plus, I like active electronics, as I can ramp up the bass when I need to on rockier songs, or bring it down a bit when we play a slow jazzy one.

I've been looking at a few Yamaha's. Tried a few fenders.
but i am lost.

I wouldnt say I am a good bassist, I've only been playing 2 years.
So i'll probably upgrade when I improve and find the limits of a cheapish bass.

Any advice or recommendations are greatfully recieved!

Cheers guys
DB

 

[Electra Player]

As far as mass-produced basses, Fender Jazz Basses tend to have the best tonal range and are quite the looker.

Although I'm a P-bass person, there's no denying the Jazz bass as a good step.

But I don't know about active electronics, so can't really help you there. Really don't like them myself.

 

[Barkless Dog]

Used Carvins are a great deal for that money

 

[BaldBass]

For the money I've always had good luck with Yamaha's I've owned several and although some are better than others I've never had a "Bad" one....my Suggestion would be to spend a few hours in a well stocked music store....play as many basses as you can get your hands on...then buy the one that speaks to you...at least one will say "Take me home"

 

[Evolmonster]

Well, i've been going to my local store for 4 months +, and they dont get much in the way of new stock.
i am planning a trip to a hopefully bigger store on the weekend.

I just dont want to get a bass that feels nice, only to find out i've bought a dud because i dont know what i'm on about!