Silverbursted Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Anyone have a bass in your arsenal? I've been kicking the idea around for awhile, but really don't know what way to go. I don't plan on going completely to the dark side, so I don't want to step up into the realm of a Ric or other high-enders, but not looking for a Squire either. I was just wondering what a guitarist would choose for a bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I bought a Schecter Stiletto custom 4 and have enjoyed it immensely. Active EQ, passive EMGs, lots of tonal possiblities. Great pu layout if you get into slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey there Mr Flyboy.... lol Look at you on your world tour and still have time to speak with us grounded peps...... lol I also play bass and do gigs filling in for bass slots in my area' date=' Ibanez makes some killer basses at a reasonable price. I have a earlier version of this bass [img']http://www.americanmusical.com/ProductImages/Large/57127.jpg[/img] For the price (369) its a great deal Very funny!!! The world tour starts on Monday. It's interesting the first two basses posted were two of the ones I've been thinking about. I'm heading out to GC today to thump away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have one of these old Carvin's. I'd rather have a Fender Jazz bass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Two words - Jazz Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I also play bass and do gigs filling in for bass slots in my area' date=' Ibanez makes some killer basses at a reasonable price. '] I have to agree with guitarest. I played guitar in the house band for a Gospel festival last week and the bass player was a young guy who happened to play an Ibanez. He was a really great musician, very jazz oriented and the sounds he got out of it suprised me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Im thinkin' about getting a Precision Bass I love the Steve Harris Signature model :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well, just as with other guitars, you'll prolly need/want a bunch of them. I have Fenders - a MIA Jazz, a '50s classic P, and a Squier fretless Jazz. I want more. I saw a Schecter Stargazer listed on line - I'd like to see it in person, because it looks like it might be a pretty versatile piece. http://www.themadape.com/Schecter_Stargazer_4_String_Bass_p/stargazer-4-bass.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Im thinkin' about getting a Precision Bass :- I have an old P-Bass. I played a Jazz when I was working' date=' but got rid of it years ago, (what a DUMB move!), and the P-Bass suites me just fine. These photos were taken over 40 years apart! [img']http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/DanvillRob/SurferBob.jpg?t=1257013317[/img] Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Speaking of I love the stargazer guitar' date=' those colors remind me of Ric[/quote'] So what's the deal with the Ric bass tone, Jocko? How is it different from Fender? I like a 4004Ci that I've seen but they say" you'll love it if you love that Ric tone." and I can't remember how their basses sound. Guits, yes but not the basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have an old P-Bass. I played a Jazz when I was working' date=' but got rid of it years ago, (what a DUMB move!), and the P-Bass suites me just fine. These photos were taken over 40 years apart! [img']http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/DanvillRob/SurferBob.jpg?t=1257013317[/img] Bob Very nice basses, Rob. You still using a pick, I see. Are you near San Ramon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 So what's the deal with the Ric bass tone' date=' Jocko? How is it different from Fender? I like a 4004Ci that I've seen but they say" you'll love it if you love that Ric tone." and I can't remember how their basses sound. Guits, yes but not the basses.[/quote'] Listen to "Roundabout" by Yes. Some players don't like the Rics because they're angular and kind of akward, in comparison, say, to a nice round Jazz Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Listen to "Roundabout" by Yes. Great example or actually Early Rush Thanks a bunch, guys, I've been wondering. Appreciate the references, I'll give them a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just about anything Mccartney did in the 70's was on his ric. [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V1zy_O1ne0[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Very nice basses' date=' Rob. You still using a pick, I see. Are you near San Ramon?[/quote'] Yeah... too old to learn new tricks... Actually do use the fingers on occassion. Yes, right next to San Ramon... Danville Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP37 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I love G&L basses. The saddle lock bridges are amazing. I've always had trouble with the saddles coming loose on other basses. There's another company that G&L owns that the name escapes me. They're foreign made but still have the USA made parts on them and they are signifigantly cheaper. "Tradition" or "Traditional" maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I've got a G&L SB-1. It's pretty much a copy of a Precision Bass. It plays really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have a cheap bass, its best feature is its short scale, at 30" it is very comfortable for a guitar player. There are also 32" scale bases, before deciding you should try different scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I believe you can't go wrong with an Alembic bass. It'll last a life time and sounds amazing!!! Bought mine in '86 or '87 and have never regretted it. It'll stay in the family for decades to come. I can just imagine my great grand children playing it. Once you buy one, you'll never want to get rid of it. Quality, custom construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have a cheap bass' date=' its best feature is its short scale, at 30" it is very comfortable for a guitar player. There are also 32" scale bases, before deciding you should try different scales.[/quote'] I say take it like a man; resolve to get at least one of each. :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Squier Classic vibes 50's P-bass with the tele neck. Great value for money and it looks cool too. The neck is fat, but the frets are big and it plays fast. I like it a lot. Check it out. It comes in any color , as long as you like Lake Placid Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 1 question I would ask myself if I were buying a bass is "Nut width", Don't buy a bass that is uncomfortable to play EX. A P bass has a wider nut width than a jazz bass. The best bass for the money is Ibanez SDGR "Soundgear" bass. The bass practically plays itself and has a wider range of tones than most $300 Basses on market. I would also look into some vintage basses as well; The Fender "lawsuit" models I.E Hondo, Fernandez, ect...In matter of fact alot of those basses were built in the same factory as Fender, they just couldn't have the same head stock shape. and not to mention all those other companies back into the 1980's like; Peavey, Carvin, Guild ect... Most of those brand were built in the USA and constructed like a tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 yea, thoose soundgear basses are nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheedle42 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have my dad's old p bass, but at school I was playing my friends ESP 6 string bass and it was incredible!!! he said he got it for $600! what an incredible instrument! the B-206SM model is the one I played! http://www.espguitars.com/basses_b.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I got to spend little time playing around today on an Ibanez, Schecter, Fender and a Gibson Thunderbird. The T-Bird was very cool and sounded really nice, but pricey. The Ibanez SR600 was very comfortable, and had some pretty cool sounds. The Schecter was ok, but nothing to write home about. The Fender P-Bass felt great, and sounded great, but was friggin' huge!!! I guess I'm not that much closer to making a decision; I suppose it will come down to the best deal I can swing. Thanks everyone for sharing the recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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