Kinder Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hiya, I'm new on here. I've had a trusty old Yam RBX760A for years but it's time to upgrade (I'm keeping the Yam as a backup). I want something with really versatile tone. Some of the stuff I play is hard rock, some punky and some funky! Got £300 - £500 to spend, don't mind getting new or used. I've always wanted Fender but I want 24 frets. Anyone know if the Jazz Bass 24's any good? I also really fancy a Warwick $$ but dunno if I'd get one for that price. Maybe a Corvette? I'm going out tomorrow to play as many as I can so any others I should be looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Corvette $$ here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7598"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7598[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7780"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7780[/url] And I quite like the Jazz 24 - loads of balls to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 theres a brand new natural oil $$ thats been listed on ebay a couple of times in the last month with a BIN of £529. The seller is a shop in Northampton i think. if they list again and go for 3rd time lucky... or if you go into a sound control i'm sure you'll get a Czech Spector Rebop for the upper limit of your price range DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 [quote name='Machines' post='82678' date='Nov 2 2007, 10:39 AM']And I quite like the Jazz 24 - loads of balls to them.[/quote] Yowsah! Spot on Matt, I love the Jazz 24's as well. Really punchy sounding thanks to the good EQ and the Seymour Duncan 1/4lb'ers. They're good looking and playing basses with slim modern necks and a modern vibe. IMHO, if you're after a 24 fret Jazz, I'd go for this rather than the Warwick. Not that the Warwick isn't a 'treffic bass but it's not as close to a Jazz as erm the Jazz. Oooops, kinda made a idjiot of meself so I'll shut up now.... T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 You can probably find a Spector rebop 4 or maybe a 2nd or 3rd hand Euro 4 for that money. see what you can find on the warwick $$ front. look for lots of second hand stuff. often much reduced. All the best Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 +1 for the Corvette $$ - An amazing bass. Look through the stuff you really like on Thomann.de - I think they do the J24 on there within your price range, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Am I right in thinking the Corvette might be a little weighty? Something to keep in mind. I do love the $$ tone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinder Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys. I did go out shopping on Sunday but picked the wrong day cos everyone and their basses were at Music Live at the NEC! I played a Schecter Custom 4 though and absolutely loved it, the neck felt beautiful. Anyone got any thoughts on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='Kinder' post='83850' date='Nov 5 2007, 09:05 AM']Thanks for the advice guys. I did go out shopping on Sunday but picked the wrong day cos everyone and their basses were at Music Live at the NEC! I played a Schecter Custom 4 though and absolutely loved it, the neck felt beautiful. Anyone got any thoughts on these?[/quote] If its got the EMG pups like the one i tried then go for it. specially if you like the feel of the neck. Every bit as good as a spector or a warwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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