Evil Undead Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Ok, so I've been thinking about going custom, but also wanting to keep my options open with regards to a new bass. I'll be selling/trading my beloved Warwick Corvette to hopefully get "the one bass" (I know, I sound like Gollum) that I'll be hopefully happy with for a few years. So I would like some recommendations for basses that are already available on the market. I've so far been looking at Spector, Ibanez, Warwick, ESP/LTD, Schecter, Dean, amongst others. Budget - ideally £600, but I could go up to £800 for the right bass - and I don't mind buying new or used. My main criteria are - neck through construction, 5 strings, and has to be under 8.5lbs due to back trouble. I play classic rock & punk with one band and metal with another. Any suggestions? Feel free to post pics, I'm never opposed to poring over basses. GO! Edited August 23, 2011 by Evil Undead Quote
Randy_Marsh Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 I'd go for a Musicman Stingray. Particularly the one that Rumble is selling at the minute, looks a real beaut. They're not neck through basses though. That or a Spector Quote
4000 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='1349331' date='Aug 23 2011, 07:21 PM']I'd go for a Musicman Stingray. Particularly the one that Rumble is selling at the minute, looks a real beaut. They're not neck through basses though. That or a Spector[/quote] Both, as fives, are usually comfortably (or should that be uncomfortably) over 8.5lbs... Quote
Evil Undead Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='1349331' date='Aug 23 2011, 07:21 PM']I'd go for a Musicman Stingray. Particularly the one that Rumble is selling at the minute, looks a real beaut. They're not neck through basses though. That or a Spector[/quote] Neck through is a must, plus stingrays are too heavy Thanks for the suggestion though Quote
JTUK Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Neck thru seems a more expensive way to make a bass...so it isn't really a cheaper model option, IMO. Why must it be neck thru..? Quote
chris_b Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1349293' date='Aug 23 2011, 06:41 PM']...I'll be selling/trading my beloved Warwick Corvette to hopefully get "the one bass" (I know, I sound like Gollum) that I'll be hopefully happy with for a few years....[/quote] If you think your current bass is that good I wouldn't sell it. I'd spend the money upgrading your amp and cab. Quote
fiatcoupe432 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 i know you all ready got one , but i would def go for dc2009 wick custom shop incredible instrument and not far from the money you want to spend. i would sell yours make 600 pound add another 400 get dc2009 corvette and with the rest of the money i would buy an amp Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 I have a Spector Euro up for sale... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=149896&hl=spector"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=spector[/url] It's a 4 string but works great strung BEAD, the previous owner had it strung like that. PM me if interested, I need it gone thanks to a considerable bill (ahem*Rickenbacker*) so could do you a great price... Quote
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