White Cloud Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ibanez sr basses are unbeatable value for money, superbly put together, play beautifully, sound great and are very light. That should tick all of your boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 [i]Hohner Jack. Job done. [/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yamaha RBX4-A2....ive never played a lighter bass....fantastic sustain, simply a cracking bass...jazz style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1363777340' post='2017318'] Warwick Rockbasses. Nuff said [/quote] Agree, small, light, perfectly formed and cheap s/h - how does £100 sound if you wait until a bargain appears. Quality is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1363810667' post='2018112'] [i]Hohner Jack. Job done. [/i] [/quote] Yep;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 [quote name='jessicaRabbit' timestamp='1363766285' post='2017096'] Part of the reason why I stopped playing bass years ago was that the bass I played was far too heavy for my stature. I'm a slender, 5'6 (okay, 5'5 1/2) woman and I'm looking to make an investment in a solid, lightweight model. I really don't know where to start looking although my mind jumped to a Squire Vintage Jaguar? I faintly remember this model being mentioned by a friend of mine for its lightweight-ness. My budget is up to 400 pounds, preferably around 200 but I'm willing to stretch it to get a decent model that will last me a good while. Any ideas? Also sorry if this is a redundant topic, I blame my noob status on here preemptively. [/quote] if lightweight is important, see if you find a Cort GB74. The pickups are a bit polite, but the bass overall is pretty good, it's not expensive, and it's extremely light yet well balanced. It has a thin Jazz-like neck. I got one used a while ago... pretty cool bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicaRabbit Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Should have updated this earlier, I've committed to buying an SGC Nanyo Bass Collection from this site actually. The red sold me. Hopefully it suits me well. Thanks all for your suggestions. I'll keep them in mind while I build my collection I used to live in Edinburgh. I miss it. Especially all those weird Polish meat shops on Leith Walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Some of the Samick actives are very light and the range of tones from them are fabulous. I have a few good 'quality' basses I gig but almost always use the Samick for recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Ibanez SR The 300 is blisteringly good for it's money, the new models can be bought for less than £250, which is a steal. If however you want a slightly different paint finish, the SR400 in Lavender Blue (quilt maple top), looks stunning. They're not listed on the UK Ibanez website but they are available in this country. They're Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejayen Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 [quote name='jessicaRabbit' timestamp='1363816385' post='2018235'] Should have updated this earlier, I've committed to buying an SGC Nanyo Bass Collection from this site actually. The red sold me. Hopefully it suits me well. Thanks all for your suggestions. I'll keep them in mind while I build my collection I used to live in Edinburgh. I miss it. Especially all those weird Polish meat shops on Leith Walk. [/quote] Congratulations! It looks very nice. Keep us posted on how you get on. I'm also waiting on my first bass arriving - maybe today...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 [quote name='jessicaRabbit' timestamp='1363816385' post='2018235'] Should have updated this earlier, I've committed to buying an SGC Nanyo Bass Collection from this site actually. The red sold me. Hopefully it suits me well. Thanks all for your suggestions. I'll keep them in mind while I build my collection I used to live in Edinburgh. I miss it. Especially all those weird Polish meat shops on Leith Walk. [/quote] Congrats Teach me to skim read threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushers Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 ibanez sr are light and small but .. bought my daughter a sterling sub last year and it weighs nothing well worth checking out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I was going to suggest an Ibanez SR300... but the Bass Collection you've gone for will tick all the same boxes. Pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.mayzes Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 +1 for Ibanez, even the GSR200 which is a steal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I've got to agree with Jack et al about the Bass Collection - in fact I just bought a sunburst 310 from a fella in Inverness - lovely to play, great sound from the passive p/ups and it's so light you need to leave something heavy on top to stop it floating away.. There is a really nice natural finish (dark wood) 4 string advertised here at a very reasonable price - but I can't recall who else had 2 for sale here - a fretless and a red one... I'll come back if/when I remember.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Cort Curbow, or maybe one of the newer copies. Can't vouch for the latter but the originals were brilliant. I only regret selling 2 basses, and that's one of them. EDIT - But you've bought an SGC, good choice too! Edited March 24, 2013 by Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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