Broadbandcorpse Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 ESP LTD Vintage 204 is one of the best bass's you can get for around £300. Quote
Twincam Posted April 5, 2014 Author Posted April 5, 2014 Ok thanks for the suggestions. To narrow it down I'm looking for something easy available I don't want to have to wait months or weeks etc for something to come up, else I will just spend my money on fast women, alcohol and gambling which in today's world means it will last me an hour (if I'm lucky) lol. Quote
discreet Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1396668879' post='2416267'] I don't want to have to wait months or weeks etc for something to come up, else I will just spend my money on fast women, alcohol and gambling which in today's world means it will last me an hour (if I'm lucky) lol. [/quote] Buy and drink lots of cheap alcohol first, then you'll be far too pissed for women and gambling. Works every time. Quote
KingBollock Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 I'd be looking at Corts. Always a lot of bass for your money. http://www.cortguitars.com/en/instruments/basses Quote
allighatt0r Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 Look!!! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229735-back-on-sale-peavey-foundation-bass-made-in-the-usa-white-with-rosewood-fretboard/ Quote
tom1946 Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1396594923' post='2415407'] This. I picked up an immaculate '11 Mexican Precision for less than your budget in the FS section here. If I remember rightly there is a lovely LPB P for sale for around the same price right now. [/quote] Not any more........ Quote
theyellowcar Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1396854270' post='2417870'] Not any more........ [/quote] Haha congrats. Had I not bought mine just a month or so ago I would've had that one. Looked lovely! Quote
72deluxe Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 There's plenty of bargains to be picked up in the "For Sale" section on this site. It seems the second hand bass market isn't as alive as it used to be and bass / guitar playing isn't that much in fashion so even new instruments seem to be less than I remember them (unless that's just me?)! Some bargains to be had! Quote
discreet Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1396859769' post='2417916'] ...bass/guitar playing isn't that much in fashion... [/quote] The millions of kids playing guitar and bass on YouTube say you're wrong! Quote
72deluxe Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I suppose you're right, but does the number of guitar/bass players outnumber the number of laptop musicians doing electric drums and synth music? Quote
Ziphoblat Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1396957974' post='2419065'] I suppose you're right, but does the number of guitar/bass players outnumber the number of laptop musicians doing electric drums and synth music? [/quote] More than likely. Quote
discreet Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1396957974' post='2419065'] I suppose you're right, but does the number of guitar/bass players outnumber the number of laptop musicians doing electric drums and synth music? [/quote] I'd say everyone with a laptop is a laptop musician, including all the guitar/bass players! Edited April 10, 2014 by discreet Quote
KingBollock Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397118569' post='2420741'] I'd say everyone with a laptop is a laptop musician, including all the guitar/bass players! [/quote] I am a laptop musician. I don't own a laptop but I like to sit on my wife's knee and play drums on her tits. Quote
Diablo Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 [quote]Quite apart from any useful advice you get here, go to the Basses For sale sub-forum and stick '£300' in the search box. Pulls up a really mixed bag of stuff[/quote] It is a shame the forum does not have the function to search that section by inputting a max price - it would prove mighty useful for people searching on a budget instead of trawling pages of stuff out of range. Cheers, Rich Quote
Horizontalste Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 If I was looking for a new bass in that price range I'd be very tempted on buying one of the B-stock Bb425's off eBay for just a touch over £250. Bargain if the condition is ok. Quote
12AX7 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'd wait a little bit longer until you can afford an Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV Pro ([url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/epiphone-thunderbird-classic-iv-usa-pickups-vintage-sunburst/57335"]Link[/url]) - I think this bass sounds astounding for the price and it even has the original Gibson TBird Pickups in them. That's a deal. Quote
Annoying Twit Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) I'm no expert, but I wonder if a second hand Fender Modern Player is worth a look. They seem to sell for £250-280 on ebay. I'm no connoisseur, but when I A/B'd a trans black MP with USA made Fenders, I thought the MP held up extremely well. I'd personally be interested in other people's opinions on this option. There is someone trying to sell an Overwater Aspiriation Artist around my way. They're asking £160, and appear to be having no luck finding a buyer. [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1397254497' post='2422354'] It is a shame the forum does not have the function to search that section by inputting a max price - it would prove mighty useful for people searching on a budget instead of trawling pages of stuff out of range. [/quote] Seconded. Edited April 12, 2014 by Annoying Twit Quote
MarkWJenkins Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Well I've managed to secure a Fanndec 6 string from the for sale section on here for £265 inc delivery. Currently awaiting its arrival. So excited I could actually dance haha!!! Quote
discreet Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 [quote name='MarkWJenkins' timestamp='1397295956' post='2422510'] Well I've managed to secure a Fanndec 6 string from the for sale section on here for £265 inc delivery. Currently awaiting its arrival. So excited I could actually dance haha!!! [/quote] Pics, or your dance didn't happen. Quote
MarkWJenkins Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Hahaha I won't scar everyones minds with the image of a fat man dancing, but as soon as it arrives and I've given it a good going over, I shall be posting some pics and a quick review. My first purchase from the site, and the seller has been absolutely top notch , Quote
discreet Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 [quote name='MarkWJenkins' timestamp='1397296205' post='2422514'] ...as soon as it arrives and I've given it a good going over, I shall be posting some pics and a quick review. [/quote] Very good. But we'll still need to see the dance pics. A video would be better. Quote
MarkWJenkins Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397296447' post='2422519'] Very good. But we'll still need to see the dance pics. A video would be better. [/quote] Well I'll see what I can do. Instant YouTube comedy gold if anything!! Quote
Reversebird Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Alternatively, have a look at some 80's Ibanez and Aria. Some great instruments there with the kudos and mojo of an oldie. Aria SB600, Ibanez ATK, Westone Thunder 2/3, Status (Groove), Washburn (Jap models), Yamaha BB, Musicman Sterling Rays, There are so many really decent basses out there these days for not a lot of money, just got to decide on your sound, image and what music you think you will be playing. Overall you can't go wrong with a Jazz Bass (Squier, Mex, China) Reversebird Quote
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