davideleira Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Hi It's another topic asking help for a new bass. I have a Squier P-bass and an Ashdown amplification. I like P-basses, but I loved the Yamaha TRB1005 when I play it. I have 500/600 euros, and I'm from Portugal, so it's impossible get a used bass from UK (better prices, better choices, better basses, in UK). I would like a passive/active bass with different options and sounds, so I think that G&L, but I have never tried. It's 500eur new... But an active or passive bass, only, it's ok! I tried Yamaha TRB1005 in a store and it was very very good, the best bass that I have played in my life. With 600eur I can get one used. I though Squier VM Precision Bass Amber because I love P-basses, but I think that an Yamaha or G&L it is a better choice... The same to Fender, but who knows... I don't know what to buy... It's a difficult choice... Who wants to help? Quote
BASainty Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 I would go for the Yamaha either a TRB1005 or a TRB 5II (the older models) all Yamaha basses are built like tanks and the TRB series are some of the best basses made. If i had to choose it would be the Yamaha every time. Quote
Wylie Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='davideleira' post='1280221' date='Jun 23 2011, 04:47 PM']Hi I would like a passive/active bass with different options and sounds, so I think that G&L, but I have never tried. It's 500eur new... But an active or passive bass, only, it's ok! I tried Yamaha TRB1005 in a store and it was very very good, the best bass that I have played in my life. With 600eur I can get one used. I though Squier VM Precision Bass Amber because I love P-basses, but I think that an Yamaha or G&L it is a better choice... The same to Fender, but who knows... I don't know what to buy... It's a difficult choice... Who wants to help?[/quote] The Squier VM series gets great reviews from everyone. You didn't say, but if you like a jazz bass at all, you already know they're very versatile; I'm crazy about mine (Squier jazz). tg Quote
TRBboy Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 +1 on the TRB. They are great build quality, excellent sound and playability. I like the G&L but the neck just feels too chunky and awkward for me. Quote
davideleira Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 I don't like very much Jazz Basses, compared to the Precisions or Yamaha. They are pretty, but I don't like to much play on them... For now, I'm thinking in the Yamaha TRB seriously. I tried a G&L L2000 Made in USA, but it was very bad, fretless was not good (in my opinion), preamp tricky with problems... it wasn't a good experience.. that G&L was costing 300 eur, so the price explains everything. I'm going to try one G&L, but is difficult... I'm curious about the sound, features and the passive/active way. Isn't there other options, or are this the best options at this price? What's the difference of Yamaha TRB1005 or TRB 5II? Well, another thing: I use 4 strings, and I dont need 5 strings for now, but in the future, who knows... When I tryed the Yamaha TRB1005, the 5 string was perfect, but I don't use it very much, but it doesn't bother me very much... Maybe it would be better the 5 string version? Sorry about my english. Quote
BASainty Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='davideleira' post='1280292' date='Jun 23 2011, 10:40 PM']What's the difference of Yamaha TRB1005 or TRB 5II? Well, another thing: I use 4 strings, and I dont need 5 strings for now, but in the future, who knows... When I tryed the Yamaha TRB1005, the 5 string was perfect, but I don't use it very much, but it doesn't bother me very much... Maybe it would be better the 5 string version?[/quote] Basically the TRB 5II was the model made before the TRB1005, the TRB 5II are considered slightly better due to their pickups having a slight more depth to them. Also the TRB 5II (along with the 4II and 6II) were made in Japan where the TRB1005 (and 1004, 1006) are made in China I believe. To be honestly apart from a slight cosmetic change they are both excellent basses, both active both build like tanks and you should be able to get them both second hand for around the same price. A TRB 5II in very good condition should cost around 400 to 450 Euros where a TRB1005 might cost you up to around 500 Euros. I would go for the 5 string versions because they are much easier to find than the 4 string versions and plus you will get used to having that B string there and you will start to use it, didnt take me long to get used to it anyway lol [b]EDIT:[/b] My bad the TRB1004/5/6 are made in China not Korea Edited June 23, 2011 by 4StringFortress Quote
BASainty Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='TRBboy' post='1280245' date='Jun 23 2011, 10:03 PM']+1 on the TRB.[/quote] +1 for the +1 on the TRB Quote
davideleira Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='4StringFortress' post='1280316' date='Jun 23 2011, 10:58 PM']Basically the TRB 5II was the model made before the TRB1005, the TRB 5II are considered slightly better due to their pickups having a slight more depth to them. Also the TRB 5II (along with the 4II and 6II) were made in Japan where the TRB1005 (and 1004, 1006) are made in China I believe. To be honestly apart from a slight cosmetic change they are both excellent basses, both active both build like tanks and you should be able to get them both second hand for around the same price. A TRB 5II in very good condition should cost around 400 to 450 Euros where a TRB1005 might cost you up to around 500 Euros. I would go for the 5 string versions because they are much easier to find than the 4 string versions and plus you will get used to having that B string there and you will start to use it, didnt take me long to get used to it anyway lol [b]EDIT:[/b] My bad the TRB1004/5/6 are made in China not Korea [/quote] Thank you In Portugal they are a little more expensive. I wish a TRB 5II should cost around 400/450 euros. I saw two TRB 5II, one at ebay.de and the other at ebay.it and they are 599 euros and 550 euros respectively. And it is a TRB 4 here in Portugal costing 650 euros with case... But maybe the 5string version is a better choice. I just need to gain some money and wait for a good bargain. I will give preference to the TRB 5II. Edited June 23, 2011 by davideleira Quote
BASainty Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Great choice! and also they come in some great colours too Here is a link to pictures of my TRB 5II I hope you like it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=140726"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=140726[/url] Quote
davideleira Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='4StringFortress' post='1280341' date='Jun 23 2011, 11:27 PM']Great choice! and also they come in some great colours too Here is a link to pictures of my TRB 5II I hope you like it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=140726"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=140726[/url][/quote] But I will try the G&L only to see what's made of! But certainly I will go to the Yamaha! Yes, they come in some great colours, and you have the best one! Very nice! And it was a great bargain. I wish I could get one Quote
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 If that was a USA G&L L2000 for 300 Euros, that's an incredible price. Are you sure it wasn't a "tribute" series made in the east? That's still a good price though, assuming that it all works ok. If I were you, I'd look at MIJ P basses (if you're going for a 4 string), Musicman Subs, Warwick Corvette STDs can be got for roughly your budget as well as G&L Tribute L2000s/2500s. Quote
davideleira Posted June 24, 2011 Author Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1280396' date='Jun 24 2011, 12:21 AM']If that was a USA G&L L2000 for 300 Euros, that's an incredible price. Are you sure it wasn't a "tribute" series made in the east? That's still a good price though, assuming that it all works ok. If I were you, I'd look at MIJ P basses (if you're going for a 4 string), Musicman Subs, Warwick Corvette STDs can be got for roughly your budget as well as G&L Tribute L2000s/2500s.[/quote] It says that was a Made in USA (it was in the headstock) and the seller told me, but it was in a bad condition, the preamp was very tricky and the person who did the fretless have did it very bad. It is what I say: that bass was in bad condition! 300 euros for that bass, and I will lose very money extra for recovery of that bass, and without knowing the result. But i'm going to try one G&L in good condition one day... Here in Portugal there aren't MIJ second hand, I have researched and nothing. (*) Musicmans I have tryed and I prefer a lot Yamaha TRBs, unless a Stingray... but there's no money, and for the money of the stingray I would go to another option. Warwick... I'm not fan... I don't like it. (*) I have saw one that was selled. 650 euros Edited June 24, 2011 by davideleira Quote
davideleira Posted June 24, 2011 Author Posted June 24, 2011 I have been watching MTD's and i saw this basses with a great price (I think): [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MTD_Heir4_BLK.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._Heir4_BLK.html[/url] [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MTD_KZ_4_Nat.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...D_KZ_4_Nat.html[/url] What do you say about this basses? Compared to the Yamaha TRB and the G&L...? I have never played a MTD... Quote
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