littlebraith Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looking to find a replacement bass as I'm having to return the Fender Squire I've been borrowing for around a year. I've looked all over eBay for deals on a decent bass but with no joy. Anyone know any good decent basses for a budget price? Used or New. Anyone able to help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 You can get a Squier Affinity series bass for under £150 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='littlebraith' post='1024040' date='Nov 14 2010, 09:43 PM']Looking to find a replacement bass as I'm having to return the Fender Squire I've been borrowing for around a year. I've looked all over eBay for deals on a decent bass but with no joy. Anyone know any good decent basses for a budget price? Used or New. Anyone able to help me? [/quote] I've seen Squire basses go for around the £100 mark on here (in the MarketPlace forum) and £150 will buy you a brand new one if you shop around. You'll (nearly) always get more bass for your money if you buy S/H though - so keep your eyes open. Folks round here will always give you an honest opinion on anything bass related and an idea of whether an item is a good price or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 My usual stuck record - you cannot go wrong with a second hand Westone Thunder 1A. 80s jap basses that are incredibly good value for money - great build quality and playability - the 1A active sound is immense. Heavy, though. They are always cropping up on eBay - there is an over-priced one currently but you'll often get them under £150. Or Gumtree. I paid £110 for one in great nick about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='Paul S' post='1024405' date='Nov 15 2010, 11:05 AM']My usual stuck record - you cannot go wrong with a second hand Westone Thunder 1A. 80s jap basses that are incredibly good value for money - great build quality and playability - the 1A active sound is immense. Heavy, though. They are always cropping up on eBay - there is an over-priced one currently but you'll often get them under £150. Or Gumtree. I paid £110 for one in great nick about a year ago.[/quote] This ^. Plus, if you're handy with the soldering iron, this is well worth looking at (might go for it myself): [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Milestone-III-3-4-String-Bass-Guitar-Deep-Blue-/220695578647?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33627b4817"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Milestone-III...=item33627b4817[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-Precision-Bass-Guitar-/140477627968?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b51e7e40"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-Precis...=item20b51e7e40[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guiter-/120643503813?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c16e9c6c5"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guiter-/1206435...=item1c16e9c6c5[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Milestone-III-3-bass-guitar-4-string-/320615391002?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4aa62a9f1a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Milestone-III...=item4aa62a9f1a[/url] and so on.... G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krth1985 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Second hand guitar shop in Leeds (if thats near you) - cant remember the name, near the Con Exchange - says he gets a few of the Squier VMJ's in often. He says they usually go for around £170 - worth every penny if you can stump up a little more cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 For £150 you should be able to pick up a secondhand OLP or Squire VMJ. Its coming up to christmas so expect lots of bargins to start popping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='Paul S' post='1024405' date='Nov 15 2010, 11:05 AM']My usual stuck record - you cannot go wrong with a second hand Westone Thunder 1A. 80s jap basses that are incredibly good value for money - great build quality and playability - the 1A active sound is immense. Heavy, though. They are always cropping up on eBay - there is an over-priced one currently but you'll often get them under £150. Or Gumtree. I paid £110 for one in great nick about a year ago.[/quote] Totally +1 on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 One more for the westones! Hard to get a better bass for the money, even though modern squiers are close! Also, don't be afraid to pick up something a little unusual. Familiar designs and makes tend to command higher prices, in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I'll add another vote for the Peavey Milestone III. You can pick these up on ebay for about £50, and they are fab, lightweight, well-balanced jazz-alike (ie similar neck, pickups and controls) basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Here's a good thread for the OP [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100547"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100547[/url] Westfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Ill sell you an active bass collection original 90s mint sgc nanyo for £180 collected absolutely mint 4 string I have 5 of them gig them every week dont use this one cus its mint I use my batterd ones skez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 PS just like the one in my avatar but thats my favourite its passive and actually was the cheapest when it was new skez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Peavey Millennium BXP - sensational bass for the money. £100 -120 secondhand. £150 - £170 new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='Skezza' post='1024915' date='Nov 15 2010, 05:42 PM']Ill sell you an active bass collection original 90s mint sgc nanyo for £180 collected absolutely mint 4 string I have 5 of them gig them every week dont use this one cus its mint I use my batterd ones skez[/quote] OP, you should seriously go for this, a friend of mine still has hers, bought new in the '90s, and she still plays it live with Transglobal Underground. Cracking bass! Amazing for £180! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm sure these are all good suggestions. Add secondhand Yamahas to the list. Especially the BB series, or RBX374s - they go for under £150 and are great basses for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 here,s one for you-vintage,they make a decent bass and go for a decent price s/h, handy if you want to mod one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 THe bass collection is still available over £600 when new its in mint as new condition. where abouts in the uk are you skez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Squire every time for me, I picked up a 'mint' VM one for £155 stuck on a Gotoh Bridge a Pup cover and new Fender knobs for less than £50 and it sounds and looks as good as most basses three times its price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 [quote name='Skezza' post='1026592' date='Nov 17 2010, 07:06 AM']THe bass collection is still available over £600 when new its in mint as new condition. where abouts in the uk are you skez[/quote] Christ! Where did you buy it from mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Another vote for Westone Thunder 1A, if you can find one in good nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='1025215' date='Nov 15 2010, 09:15 PM'] Peavey Millennium BXP - sensational bass for the money. £100 -120 secondhand. £150 - £170 new[/quote] My first ever bass only sold it because the skinny neck ended up giving me cramp I would keep an eye on here and go 2nd hand. If you bump your budget to 150-200 you'll get a bass that'll last you years IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='1024768' date='Nov 15 2010, 03:54 PM']Here's a good thread for the OP [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100547"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100547[/url] Westfield.[/quote] I can't recommend it highly enough. I'm not sure if I got the "1 in a milion" individual bass or what, but it truly is remarkable stock, and punchingb well above its price level withe the adition of the J-retro preamp. The other Westfield bass I tried was very nice too and I bought it as well, although that one needs new pickups/electronics (a VS4A, "Thumb" type of copy)... but the Jazz was good stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFear Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 [quote name='LawrenceH' post='1025370' date='Nov 16 2010, 12:04 AM']I'm sure these are all good suggestions. Add secondhand Yamahas to the list. Especially the BB series, or RBX374s - they go for under £150 and are great basses for the cash.[/quote] second that, cracking basses, ive had a few yamaha and would go out tomorrow and buy another if i had some spare dosh, bb414 can be bought S/H for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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