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YOU decide my next bass

#23
Relayer71 said:
Guitar player but Bass noob here, just bought one less than 2 weeks ago.

It also had a nice finish and good workmanship (no loose screws or hardware, no sharp fret edges, was set up well, tight neck joint, the tuners didn't feel cheap, etc.)
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Compared to most other basses within the same price ranges, I think Ibanez offers nicer/better fret work, inlays, paint jobs, tuners, etc.

All the other basses had one or more of the following: fret buzz, cheap feeling tuners, ridiculously high action, too much weight.

Really had my heart set on a VM Squier JB though, with the natural body finish but what sold me on the Ibanez was it was the ONLY bass that sounded good UNPLUGGED. It actually resonated and sustained, the other basses not so much.
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I was out shopping for a relatively inexpensive bass to bring to rehearsals and jam sessions so that my better ones didn't have to endure as much wear and tear.

Like you, I tried very hard to like the MIM Deluxe Active Jazz V. I owned one back in 2000 and it was a very good bass, needless to say, I was very dissapointed with the tone and action. I had the tech do a quick setup on it and it still was lacking. I wound up going with a bass I never thought I would, an Sr535, it still had better action, better fretwork, nicer inlays, IMO better paint job and was definitely clearer and more articulate than the Fender, especially with harmonics and slap and pop. Over all the Fender's tone was muddy. Such a let down too because I was really wanting to like that bass.
 
#24
Chaazums said:
As for Ibanez, no thanks. When I play an Ibanez, it just feels like it was made in Asia (not racist!!!!!). Cheap, if you know what I mean
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mmmm don't tell my Ibanez SRX, or my 2 ATK's that(especially the Koa top 750,it's sensitive about things like that);)

Really top notch construction on all three of those.

I have a couple of SX's too, so I'll vouch for them...great value for the money,but you will probably have to do some setup work(just like you would with most anything in this range).

Nothing wrong with the squiers you are looking at.

Check AMS, they have close out deals, and b stocks deals. I think they have a Peavey Cirrus BXP with case in your price range as B Stock.

If it were me I'd be looking for close outs, B stock, and used.

If you are in a rush, and hurting for money SX will get you a gigable bass for a third the money of squier.

Good luck
 
#26
cassanova said:
Compared to most other basses within the same price ranges, I think Ibanez offers nicer/better fret work, inlays, paint jobs, tuners, etc.



I was out shopping for a relatively inexpensive bass to bring to rehearsals and jam sessions so that my better ones didn't have to endure as much wear and tear.

Like you, I tried very hard to like the MIM Deluxe Active Jazz V. I owned one back in 2000 and it was a very good bass, needless to say, I was very dissapointed with the tone and action. I had the tech do a quick setup on it and it still was lacking. I wound up going with a bass I never thought I would, an Sr535, it still had better action, better fretwork, nicer inlays, IMO better paint job and was definitely clearer and more articulate than the Fender, especially with harmonics and slap and pop. Over all the Fender's tone was muddy. Such a let down too because I was really wanting to like that bass.
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Ibanez has won me over from the Fender camp too, they are doing a great job these days, IMO.
 
#27
I'd say a Squier Affinity 5 or a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass. I can personally vouch for the the Affinity 5er. With a few small changes like lowering pickup height and getting a pro setup you'll have what I think is the best 5er in its price range with a B string that stacks to basses that cost 5 times as much, IME. And I've never heard a bad word about the Squier VM Jazzes so I'd say they're a safe bet too.
 
#28
Hiya,

Keep looking on Craigs list. Ya, some real junk out there but some good finds too.

Examples, both in great condition, playable. The P needed a setup and strings, the J just strings:

'06 MIM P, $180
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'08 MIM FSR Jazz, with case and gotoh, $350
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Lurk away, the deals are there, you just have to wait till they drop in your lap.

Tom
 
#32
Chaazums said:
Thing is, idk if they have the Mike Dirnt one at G.C. Most likely that that bass will be crap.....signature model from Squier??? :hmm: I'll cross that one off the list.

As for Ibanez, no thanks. When I play an Ibanez, it just feels like it was made in Asia (not racist!!!!!). Cheap, if you know what I mean. Squiers are MIC, but they don't feel cheap. For some reason.... :confused:

I think I'm saving up for the Squier VM P-bass.
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Im confused. You have some radical opinions on what we tell you. You want us to pick your bass, but everything we offer isnt good enough.

If you want a Squier VM Pbass get one, and quit talking smack on these decent low level companies.


Please.
 
#33
Chaazums said:
Thing is, idk if they have the Mike Dirnt one at G.C. Most likely that that bass will be crap.....signature model from Squier??? :hmm: I'll cross that one off the list.

As for Ibanez, no thanks. When I play an Ibanez, it just feels like it was made in Asia (not racist!!!!!). Cheap, if you know what I mean. Squiers are MIC, but they don't feel cheap. For some reason.... :confused:

I think I'm saving up for the Squier VM P-bass.
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MiC??? squiers havent been mic since the early 90's

korea is more the norm these days
 
#34
Chaazums said:
I dont want an SX! Squier pwns SX lol



All three? I'm too poor.....
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I needed a new bass for a P&W gig and the POS Vinci (better sounding and feeling than a sqier) wasn't cutting it. Walked into the local music store and grabbed a squeir. D and G strings buzzed terribly when plucked open. I looked and the nut was broke in half; on a new bass. I'll bet you never even played an SX before so your uninformed immature opinion doesn't count.:D
 

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