Final Loan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hiya, I'm after a new bass and I'd really like a semi acoustic. I've had a look at the Italia ones (and they seem alright) but I'd really rather get one that's got a 335-esque body. And I'd much prefer a 34" scale neck too. Does anybody know of anything that fits that description that won't financially cripple me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 One man's "financially crippling" is another man's loose change. Can you give us an idea of budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Loan Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 £350 at the most, really. Cheaper preferably (obviously). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmm, my first thought for an 335esque was an Epiphone Jack Casady, but the cheapest I can see it is 400. You might be able to pick one up on evilBay for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 An Eastwood Classic will set you back about £350. It's a bit more Gretsch inspired though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I tried one of these out for a couple of hours and it's pretty nice - thought of getting one myself [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG01708"]http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG01708[/url] They DO do them a bit more like the 335: [url="http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBAASB140"]http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBAASB140[/url] but I can't find anywhere those ones are for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Loan Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Good suggestions. More please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would recommend that, if possible, you try out a semi-acoustic bass before you buy. I am a precision player but recently bought a Gretsch G6072 which has a 34" scale. Although the same as the precision it felt as though I needed an extra inch or two on my left arm. This was all down to playing position. You have to tilt the semi neck up more to achieve the same feeling of length of neck. Once you have made the adjustment everything is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Harley Benton used to do basses that were identical to those Artcores, only cheaper. More than likely from the same factory. Aria did something similar, but I can't for the life of me think of the model. And of course there's the Epi Rivoli, now discontinued but come up on ebay for the kind of money you're looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 [quote name='Musky' post='184496' date='Apr 24 2008, 01:30 PM']An Eastwood Classic will set you back about £350. It's a bit more Gretsch inspired though... [/quote] I've heard some terrible reviews of these. And I'm pretty sure the videos on youtube are going through a lot of Radial gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 The Eastwoods are all short scale (30-30 1/2") except the EEB-1 and EUB-1. You could have a look at DiPinto but at around £400 + import costs from the US that's outside your budget. IMO your best bet would be a second hand Epiphone Jack Casady. There's a black one on eBay at the moment still under £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Where abouts in the country are you? If you can get to Glasgow easily (not counting on it) there's a very nice DeArmond bass in the dreaded 'Guitar Store', a place for thieving gypos to flog on their stolen goods quickly with no questions asked. Er, allegedly. It was £250, a Starfire I think but I may be (read: probably am) wrong. I'll try and find out what it was. Edit: Checked the website, it's definitely a Starfire. Didn't get a shot on it but it sure was pretty, and that's the most important thing about semis, right? Edited April 24, 2008 by jono b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Loan Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='184734' date='Apr 24 2008, 06:48 PM']IMO your best bet would be a second hand Epiphone Jack Casady. There's a black one on eBay at the moment still under £300.[/quote] Yeah, I've seen. But he originally put a buy it now of £400 and this time he said he wanted £500 to end the auction early. You can buy 'em brand new for £400! [quote name='jono b' post='184736' date='Apr 24 2008, 06:58 PM']Edit: Checked the website, it's definitely a Starfire. Didn't get a shot on it but it sure was pretty, and that's the most important thing about semis, right?[/quote] Oooh! Not a full scale neck but you've got my attention. Do you recall what colour it was? (yes, I am that shallow...) I'm in Sheffield, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='Final Loan' post='185148' date='Apr 25 2008, 10:34 AM']Yeah, I've seen. But he originally put a buy it now of £400 and this time he said he wanted £500 to end the auction early. You can buy 'em brand new for £400![/quote] Then the guy is a fool. Keep an eye on it and bid what you fancy. Maybe you won't trigger the reserve, but if you don't he might still sell you it on the Second Chance Offer. [quote]Oooh! Not a full scale neck but you've got my attention. Do you recall what colour it was? (yes, I am that shallow...) I'm in Sheffield, by the way.[/quote] If you're not worried about scale then an Epi Rivoli has appeared on the evilBay... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130217532730"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=130217532730[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='Final Loan' post='185148' date='Apr 25 2008, 10:34 AM']Yeah, I've seen. But he originally put a buy it now of £400 and this time he said he wanted £500 to end the auction early. You can buy 'em brand new for £400![/quote] can you ??? where ??? i've got a starfire, but i'd be interested in a cassidy for that price...spesh if it were in black !!! who knows...i might even sell my starfire then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I know that I've got a semi looking at that Eastwood Classic. Ah-thankyeeew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 You can get a black one (which is the more desirable colour IMO) for around [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_jack_casady_eb.htm"]£450 new from Thomann[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Loan Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='185175' date='Apr 25 2008, 11:16 AM']can you ??? where ??? i've got a starfire, but i'd be interested in a cassidy for that price...spesh if it were in black !!! who knows...i might even sell my starfire then...[/quote] I just did a 'google shopping' search and it said £399. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='185175' date='Apr 25 2008, 11:16 AM']can you ??? where ??? i've got a starfire, but i'd be interested in a cassidy for that price...spesh if it were in black !!! who knows...i might even sell my starfire then...[/quote] [url="http://www.dvguitars.com/invt/37234/"]http://www.dvguitars.com/invt/37234/[/url] ? Gold, can't find a black one at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='185181' date='Apr 25 2008, 11:21 AM']You can get a black one (which is the more desirable colour IMO) for around [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_jack_casady_eb.htm"]£450 new from Thomann[/url].[/quote] OH. MY. GOD. and my girlfren said she wanted to buy me something musical for my birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='Final Loan' post='185148' date='Apr 25 2008, 10:34 AM']Yeah, I've seen. But he originally put a buy it now of £400 and this time he said he wanted £500 to end the auction early. You can buy 'em brand new for £400! Oooh! Not a full scale neck but you've got my attention. Do you recall what colour it was? (yes, I am that shallow...) I'm in Sheffield, by the way.[/quote] I do recall, it was a rather pretty sunburst. I'm not very good with my different types of sunburst, but I'd say it was more 'vintage' as opposed to a Fender style. If I remember correctly it was more brown towards the edge than black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I had one of the Ibanez AGB200's. Beautiful thing to look at, but it's 30" scale, and I just couldn't get on with it. Couldn't stop the frets buzzing on the E string no matter what I did. It lasted about 3 weeks-all I wanted to do was play my Precision, so back to the shop it went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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