neptunehealer Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hey everyone, this is only my second post so i thought i would tell you all what i am currently using. I currently play a Vintage bass which is the only one i have ever owned for roughly 9 years which cost me £120. It has served me well but now i am playing regular in a cover band and am seeking a better bass. I do intend on nipping to Birmingham to try a few as i know thats the important thing to do. Just interested what basses you think i should try out first, we cover all genres from pop, rock and soul and a little funk and i am after a nicer tone, lighter bass as mine is pretty heavy and better pickups. I am aware of the Aerodyne but the jack input location has put me off. Just any advice would be cool and i wonder if there are any basses out there which will tick all boxes that i have, oh and my budget will be up to £800 tops. Oh and hello to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 try a 2band eq musicman stingray then get a used one. i wish i hadnt sold mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) [quote name='neptunehealer' post='128986' date='Jan 27 2008, 11:08 PM']Hey everyone, this is only my second post so i thought i would tell you all what i am currently using. I currently play a Vintage bass which is the only one i have ever owned for roughly 9 years which cost me £120. It has served me well but now i am playing regular in a cover band and am seeking a better bass. I do intend on nipping to Birmingham to try a few as i know thats the important thing to do. Just interested what basses you think i should try out first, we cover all genres from pop, rock and soul and a little funk and i am after a nicer tone, lighter bass as mine is pretty heavy and better pickups. I am aware of the Aerodyne but the jack input location has put me off. Just any advice would be cool and i wonder if there are any basses out there which will tick all boxes that i have, oh and my budget will be up to £800 tops. Oh and hello to you all.[/quote] Have you checked out the 'sale' section on this forum? There are some bargains to be had used from other users! Edited January 28, 2008 by warwickhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='129014' date='Jan 28 2008, 12:07 AM']Have you checked out the 'sale' section on this forum? There are some bargains to be had used from other users![/quote] good call this is the daddy [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12233"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12233[/url] i really want it. used to have a black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Sounds like you need a Fender Highway 1 P bass... You'll have massive cred with your band. Oh and welcome to the fold..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi Neptunehealer...welcome to the forum, As much as I like P basses, IMHO you might want something a bit more versatile. The Aerodyne is a good choice, The non-export models have a more traditionally placed jack socket. You can get these from importers like [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/[/url] A Jazz is an obvious suggestion, just for the vesatility. Get yourself to PMT and just try everything they have! With a £800 budget you should be able to get something nice. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunehealer Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well thanks all for your responses and i never thought to check the for sale part of this website so thanks for that. Oh i forgot to mention i am seeking a passive workhorse, so i take it the Fender Highway is lightweight then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmouseman Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Welcome to Basschat! I'd look at Warwick's the swap ash ones are reasonably light weight and have a nice tone to them IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I would go for a Lakland Skyline or like me, buy a 24 fret jazz, beautifull bass with really versatile electronics. I can get so many sounds out of it....Oh and you can switch from passive to active too!!!! Buba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunehealer Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yes well i must admit admit i have never considered Lakland before, and i have heard mixed reviews about the Warwick. But the reviews i have read about the Fender Jazz have been pretty positive and consistent. Another thing as our set is verstile for e.g. beatles, chili's, james brown and killers, so would a Warwick be suitable for this type of music as i get the impression a fender Jazz would cater more for the required tone i would need for all these genre's. Also some of my fav bassists i.e. Damon Minchella, Flea and Chris Wolstenholme use Fender Jazzes so if it's good enough for them it will be for me. (makes me think of the Dodgy tune now lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Can't go wrong with a Lakland Skyline. Careful with the '5's tho, finding my move to 5's from a lifetime of 4's a struggle because of the 35" and broadneck - but opinions will obviously differ. A nice JO4 or DJ4 would suit you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well, If I were you I'd go for a USA fender jazz bass, simple tone controls, a simple versatile no frills passive bass with a good classic fender tone, cant go wrong, just find one that feels and plays good because in addition to the nice playing ones there are a few lemons knocking around so try before you buy with fender. Could always go down the P-Bass route, nice big fat tone, not a great slap sound but a nice big punchy tone that cuts through bands quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunehealer Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Well i am currently torn between 2 basses i found on guitaremporium.co.uk Its between the Aerodyne and the Fender Japan 1962 Re-issue Jazz Bass with US Vintage Pickups and Alder Body and Badass Bridge which is £700. Just wondering can anyone add weight to either of these basses and help my decision, and also is that bass worth £700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I just got hold of A CIJ 62 reissue (fretless though) very good bass, comfortable, vintage spec and a nice round growl to it. Not played an Aerodyne, plenty have here though, good bass by all accounts. You say you got £800......why not try the new Fender Jazz out? They got rid of the S1 switch, modified vintage bridge, hipshots. Either way you wont go far wrong with Fender MIA or CIJ. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunehealer Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Ahh i may try out the new Fender Jazz so do you think getting rid of the S-1 switch is a good thing personally i never tried a bass with it on? Also the cij 62 re-issue i am looking at for £700 has a badass II bridge which the new fender jazz won't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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