tomb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='1157021' date='Mar 10 2011, 06:27 PM']GSRs aren't the best basses but for the Money the RBX 374 and 375 are fantastic! Great quick 24 fret neck, comfertable to play look awesome! (To me!) and importantly sound good![/quote] what about the SR 300? currently looking at [url="http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Yamaha-RBX-374-Black-/art-BAS0001672-001"]http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Yamaha...-BAS0001672-001[/url] [url="http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Ibanez-SR-300-ROM-Roadster-Orange-Metallic/art-BAS0004525-000"]http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Ibanez...-BAS0004525-000[/url] but also looking at jazz basses cause i just loved the Fender i played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellothere Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Take a look at the sticky at the top of this forum and if you look Ibanezs take a look at the ICB 300EX, you can find them pretty cheap (I got one for under 300, about 280 with a hard case I think.) I just has quick google search and they seem to be going for £400+ which is a bit steep as you could get somethging better for that much. Edited March 10, 2011 by hellothere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setekh Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='tomb' post='1157079' date='Mar 10 2011, 07:27 PM']what about the SR 300? currently looking at [url="http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Yamaha-RBX-374-Black-/art-BAS0001672-001"]http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Yamaha...-BAS0001672-001[/url] [url="http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Ibanez-SR-300-ROM-Roadster-Orange-Metallic/art-BAS0004525-000"]http://www.musicstore.com/en_EN/PTE/Ibanez...-BAS0004525-000[/url] but also looking at jazz basses cause i just loved the Fender i played[/quote] Look on forumusica.com, baixistas.com or miau.pt. You'll definitely find better (used) choices for less money than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 been there, done that, nothing of interest, specially die to the price, some used items only cost like 5% less than buying new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setekh Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='tomb' post='1157246' date='Mar 10 2011, 09:16 PM']been there, done that, nothing of interest, specially die to the price, some used items only cost like 5% less than buying new[/quote] There's a nice Ibanez SR405 for under €200 if you're feeling brave. Not only that, but a Washburn XB400 for €160. Both on Miau. I reckon the market is slow on both forums, but if you keep your eyes peeled some nice things pop up. Edited March 10, 2011 by setekh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walplayer Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) If you spent the extra 150 or whatever on this you'd have a bass a lot better than those you're thinking of spending the 400 on i would of thought? Secondhand proper style bridge ,better or matched pickups /a set-up etc. Are you bothered about owning it because it's a copy? As many will tell you here a lot of copies are often near to as good as or sometimes better than the real thing. You've bought a bass that you've already been offered more than what you paid for it here. Keep it and pimp it ! In years to come you'll be glad you did imo. Edited March 10, 2011 by walplayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 bass has now returned to its previous owner and im happy with it. will i regret it in the long run? well, maybe, but for now i am at peace with myself finally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well you made the right decision for you dude. If you were never gonna be happy with it it doesn't matter how good it is I guess! Most people would kill for a Musicman Stingray 5, but if I bought one for whatever price I'd get rid fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Yamahas are nice, the RBX374 is a nice beast. I saw you were considering an Ibanez SR300... I've actually advertised an older SR400 (P/J rather than soapbar pickups, 3-band EQ, all black), in case you are interested: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=125037&st=0&gopid=1157393&#entry1157393"]SR400[/url] It's a very nice bass... but with your budget, if you look second hand you will have a lot of options. I see lots of suggestions here, but in teh end only you can tell what feels right for you, so my advise would be not to rush and look until you find "the one" (you'll know it when it tells you so ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) [quote name='tomb' post='1157358' date='Mar 10 2011, 10:34 PM']bass has now returned to its previous owner and im happy with it. will i regret it in the long run? well, maybe, but for now i am at peace with myself finally[/quote] Do you know the outcome of your family friend taking the bass back to the shop and also how was he when you returned it? We need closure!!! Edited March 11, 2011 by munkonthehill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 he was pretty pissed and told me he had no idea, went on to say what was bought at the time, Vox head and cab, Pearl drums etc. the owner of the store asked him for either take the bass there with the proof (spellcheck) of purchase or send email with alot of photos and the scan of the proof. he told me he was going to search his basement for it but that he doubts he still has it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 so out of it came nothing and the bass is now for sale at a local store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='tomb' post='1162497' date='Mar 14 2011, 10:09 PM']so out of it came nothing and the bass is now for sale at a local store[/quote] is it for sale as a rickenbacker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) no, its for sale as a copy, no brand told cant see it going anywhere since ppl here arent fans of copies Edited March 14, 2011 by tomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setekh Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='tomb' post='1162499' date='Mar 14 2011, 10:12 PM']no, its for sale as a copy, no brand told cant see it going anywhere since ppl here arent fans of copies[/quote] Out of curiosity, do you have any idea how much it is going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='setekh' post='1162542' date='Mar 14 2011, 10:48 PM']Out of curiosity, do you have any idea how much it is going for?[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=127261&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=127261&hl=[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 [quote name='tomb' post='1154351' date='Mar 8 2011, 08:37 PM']So my Rickenbacker arrived and i started playing with it right away to get a feel from its neck and all that. feels great, its heavy but lighter than i was expecting. as expected there are 2 pieces missing but that are nothing more than cosmetic i believe, then i started noticing stuff on it... ok its in mint condition but i never saw (not that ive seen many) a bridge like that on the Rickenbacker and then i started looking for its serial number and i cant find it anywhere... is my Rick a fake? [/quote] NOT A RICKENBACKER SORRY, ITS ALL WRONG, THE BRIDGE AREA GIVES IT AWAY, ITS A BIT THICK LOOKING FOR A RICK, THE ACTION ON THAT A BASS IS MILES TOO HIGH THE NECK WILL BE BOWED FOR SURE , ALSO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NECK PICKUP AND THE SHOULDER ON THE BASS IS WRONG. HOPE YOU GET SORTED. CHEERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Lol. Did you read the whole thread before shouting at us? Edited June 7, 2011 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Maybe he is veeeeery slow typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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