Lewbass Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I am looking for a cheap back up to my main gigging bass. Something around 100-120 quid. Ideally a p-bass. Ideas please? Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [i][attachment=131560:DSCN4071.JPG]Vintage v4[/i] good bass for the price get a s/h one,ideal for modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Squier. Look on evilbay, or crack-converters. Very good instruments for not a lot of money new, so used, great bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Squier would be your answer, I imagine. Though, sometimes, it can be false economy to get a lesser version of something you know and love - well worth having a think over. I think I spent a lot more time and money trying to find the ideal back-up, than I might have if I'd just plumbed for saving for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.staffs Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 You could pick up an 80's CIJ Westone Concord bass for cheap. Nothing but good things are said about Matsumoku made guitars and they're nearly vintage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Vintage V4 gets my vote too. Quality instrument at a good price. Well worth it, esp 2nd hand. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thirded on Vintage (though I s'pose I would say that ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki1984 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Another vote for a Vintage V4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I'll put in another vote for Westone basses, but from the Thunder range - they are sufficiently P-Bass like to feel familiar. The Concord (early ones, anyway) is a short scale, so maybe not everyones cup of tea. Thunder 1, 1A and Thunder jet basses go for not a lot and are superb value for money. I have a pimped Thunder Jet and it is a monster - necks are amazing. Unless you are particularly lucky with a Squier, Westones will be better basses £ for £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 [quote name='Lewbass' timestamp='1364904861' post='2032357'] I am looking for a cheap back up to my main gigging bass. Something around 100-120 quid. Ideally a p-bass. Ideas please? Lewis. [/quote] I always swear by a Korean made OLP, back-up or not. If you're going to go down that route, make sure to get a Korean one, and NOT a Chinese one. (The difference really is massive, trust me!) Really good examples of Korean OLP's have gone for around £140 recently, but expect to see them advertised around the £200 mark. Not a P bass, and likely out of your budget, but i do always like to point people towards them because of the sheer bang for the buck you get from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoNeedsYou Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 [quote name='joe.staffs' timestamp='1364927467' post='2032846'] You could pick up an 80's CIJ Westone Concord bass for cheap. Nothing but good things are said about Matsumoku made guitars and they're nearly vintage! [/quote] I second this, though I sold mine when I was poor, I really do miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewbass Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks for the help guys! I shall probably go for the Concord or the VIntage v4, I shall have a look around after payday and see if I can find any to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.staffs Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I remember picking up a Westone Thunder Jet for £15 at a car boot. The jack needed soldering but otherwise it was an absolute steal! These are the basses to look out for whilst they're cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Squier Vintage V4 Yamaha BB414 (this would be my choice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 If you are using a Thunder as a back up for a P when gigging then beware how they hang on the body. If your P dies and you need to grab a backup, the Thunders hang about two frets forward of where the P hangs. This will inevitably lead to you playing in the wrong key at a moment when you are already stressed because your P has failed. Thunders are great by their geometry is VERY different and could lead to issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Westones are a good shout. Just be careful it doesn't take over your life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 +1 for Yamaha Bb's or Westfield do a decent p bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewbass Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well I shall compile a list of all of these and see what I can get-a-hold of to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1365020566' post='2034320'] Westones are a good shout. Just be careful it doesn't take over your life! [/quote] +1! First you'll get a nice cheap Thunder IA, then you'll notice there's the II & III models and just casually check prices on eBay and before you know it... WESTONAGEDDON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynottfan Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I would add to the Vintage V4 but a Tony Butler one, the lVTB4, I tried one of these and for the money they are superb, shop around and I think new with discounts they are about £180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Good call, there`s a review on Basschat of one of these, and it sounds like these are really good basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 A Westone Thunder Jet has just finished on eBay at £68.51 including a decent hard case! These are lightweight models, around 8lbs, with an extra fret and all black hardware. Someone got themselves a bargain. Upgrade the pup and you've got a really good bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I got me a Squier Classic Vibe 50s Precision (single coil) last year, as a backup bass. Also because I wanted a 4-stringer again, other than my electric upright. The neck was warped (I foolishly did not bother to check it when I bought it) and I put flatwound strings on it. Sound is really good, and a few yanks on the old truss rod have straightened the neck out nicely. I'd love to put TI Jazz flats on it but they cost too much compared to the price of the bass Bit of spam: I play said bass on the video of "La Grange" which is on the opening page of [url=http://www.dustydollar.be/]my band's website[/url]. I believe I played it through an Ashdown amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) I would of said a good old westfield before i bought an aria stb jazz a very well built and simply a very nice bass overall indeed and needs no excuses on cost....mine is a jazz but they all have p necks so quite versatile combo..cost 116 delivered but this may have been a blow out deal? Edited April 4, 2013 by iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ps...i see ya in norwich, im near banham not too far if ya fancy a go the aria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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