The Bass thread

[ElephantSack]

Speaking of short-scale basses, Fender Bronco basses are ****ing awesome... if you can find one.

And Kate, I have the feeling that you might be destined for the more mythical, nebulous, "this is the bass for me" experience. Regardless of make or model. You'll see.

[Astronomer]

Originally Posted by ElephantSack

Speaking of short-scale basses, Fender Bronco basses are ****ing awesome... if you can find one.

And Kate, I have the feeling that you might be destined for the more mythical, nebulous, "this is the bass for me" experience. Regardless of make or model. You'll see.

Will I now? Well... I shall indeed see what happens.

I'm just going to wait until something does pop out at me and I have the money, I think.

[My Mind Sedate]

Originally Posted by Lateralus

Will I now? Well... I shall indeed see what happens.

I'm just going to wait until something does pop out at me and I have the money, I think.

Here we go, check out the olympic white Fender Japan Precision, the fourth listing down the page. A reasonable price too I think.

Used Basses, second hand fender, used fender, second hand

[Astronomer]

Originally Posted by My Mind Sedate

Here we go, check out the olympic white Fender Japan Precision, the fourth listing down the page. A reasonable price too I think.

Used Basses, second hand fender, used fender, second hand

Wow that is a very good price... Thanks for pointing me over to that!

[My Mind Sedate]

Originally Posted by Lateralus

Wow that is a very good price... Thanks for pointing me over to that!

You are welcome!

[charliecurlyfry]

I have a Peavey Milestone ( 4-string )
My favourite bassist is .. anyone who is funky.
And..
I like tonnes of styles.. I love alot of music! XD

[Astronomer]

So in my journey to purchase a new bass I found myself playing a bass from the Ibanez SR series. It was a friend's SR500 custom, if I remember her model correctly. I am in love. I think I have found the bass that I want. It was incredibly lightweight, fitted me perfectly, the neck seemed thin and was so playable, it was really cool. I want one!

I have found a couple of ones selling near me but I was wondering if anyone knows much specifically about Ibanez basses and SR series? Like what would major differences between the SR300 and the SR500 be, for example? I've found an SR500 which looks amazing, but also have found an SR300 which is significantly cheaper and also looks pretty good but I want something that will last me.

But seriously, it was the most comfortable bass I have ever played. I want!

Sorry again for all the questions, I am so annoying.

[mr dave]

the SR500 simply has better materials, mahogany body, bartolini pickups, exotic wood for the neck. nothing most people would notice from looking at it, but a better investment overall.

[GuitarBizarre]

*bump*

I'm looking to pick up a cheap bass guys. Anything I should look at specifically? Don't mind going second hand either, if anyone has any good advice on how to vet a bass for secondhand flaws. (I can vet a guitar, but bass? fuggedaboutit)

[mr dave]

the flaws would be pretty similar. i can't think of anything that would really be bass specific unless you're looking at fretless gear (in which case the fretboard might show a bit more wear depending on the type of strings used). everything you know about checking a guitar applies to bass.

one thing you might not think to check while trying them out is how the instrument balances while standing. i have an old Aria Pro II from the 70s which is body heavy and nice, but weighs on my shoulder with extensive use. my fretless Samick is neck heavy and keeps swinging for my knee as soon as i let go of the neck but it feels more comfortable on my back.

as for cheap, you can score some pretty decent 2nd tier gear from the 70s for dirt cheap at most 2nd hand spots. the age of google and ebay limits some treasures but not everyone bothers to find out who the parent companies on 'no-names' were.

a lawsuit-era Ibanez with a different manufacturer's name is still a lawsuit-era Ibanez (still kicking myself in the butt for not grabbing a Mansfield for $200 a few years ago).