discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [b]Twin Humbucker Bass - Recommendations?[/b] Been looking at the Fender Modern Player Jazz because I'm quite interested in the concept of twin humbuckers, but apparently - owing to budget constraints - this bass is a little bit pants in the pickup department. What would the Basschat Massive recommend? I'd prefer something fairly traditional shape-wise and it has to have four strings and preferably be white with a maple neck (and not be a Warwick), but apart from that I'm not too fussed... budget around £500/£600-ish, I suppose. I thank you! Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 G&L L2000 tribute. Ticks every box. Monster bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Peavey T-40 without a doubt. Indredible bass, I have two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Plenty in the Yamaha stable that meets these criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo2 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1397898175' post='2428294'] G&L L2000 tribute. Ticks every box. Monster bass. [/quote] Ditto - unbeatable price/quality instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Warwick Rockbass $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397932898' post='2428818'] Warwick Rockbass $$? [/quote] One of the conditions in the OP was 'not a Warwick', but thanks anyway. Perhaps you can help me, though - how do you actually pronounce '$$' ? Cash? Dollars? ...What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1397902231' post='2428375'] Indredible bass... [/quote] So it's good for dub? Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397933425' post='2428827'] One of the conditions in the OP was 'not a Warwick', but thanks anyway. Perhaps you can help me, though - how do you actually pronounce '$$' ? Cash? Dollars? ...What? [/quote] Ooops!Perhaps I should of read more than the title! It's pronounced "double buck". Why not a Warwick? Edited April 19, 2014 by lee4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397933425' post='2428827'] One of the conditions in the OP was 'not a Warwick', but thanks anyway. Perhaps you can help me, though - how do you actually pronounce '$$' ? Cash? Dollars? ...What? [/quote] Double buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397933599' post='2428831'] Why not a Warwick? [/quote] Because they are fugly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1397933675' post='2428833'] Double buck [size=4][/quote][/size] [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397933599' post='2428831'] It's pronounced "double buck". Why not a Warwick? [/quote] Ahh, thank you men, I did not know that. Why not a Warwick? [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1397934048' post='2428839'] Because they are fugly? [/quote] Very shallow of me I know, but I just don't like the shape of 'em. Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Wal… wouldn't we all though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1397934893' post='2428851'] Wal… wouldn't we all though? [/quote] I assume we would! I certainly would, anyway. ...Were it not for the usual reason. Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Stingray HH (or Bongo HH/reflex HH if you want 18 volt electronics). Totally unbeatable. Totally versatile. Superbly built - you should try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1397935487' post='2428858'] Stingray HH... [/quote] Wow, very interesting. Especially in this colour combo: But I have a horrible feeling an HH would be a touch over my budget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Or just buy a decent jazz and upgrade it yourself with some GFS MMbuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1397936299' post='2428870'] Or just buy a decent jazz and upgrade it yourself with some GFS MMbuckers. [/quote] Could be the most affordable solution. Or... get The Bass Doc to do it for me. Trouble is, I'm not a fan of Jazz necks. Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397936563' post='2428875'] Could be the most affordable solution. Or... get The Bass Doc to do it for me. Trouble is, I'm not a fan of Jazz necks. [/quote] alright, do it to a 'P' the routing pattern will fit either… Edited April 19, 2014 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397935881' post='2428868'] Wow, very interesting. Especially in this colour combo: But I have a horrible feeling an HH would be a touch over my budget... [/quote] A used one might be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1397937194' post='2428885'] A used one might be ok? [/quote] That's a plan, too. I think I need to get out and about and play a few basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 MM Reflex maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Here you go Mark https://m.app.box.com/view_shared/0giiip2y1612vfjh9dix Fender Blacktop jazz. - i have one if hou want a play - a left of centre little gem Or you could get a Blacktop Precision if you want a P neck rather than a J. Funnily enough, i was convinced i wanted a modern player until i tried a Blacktop Edited April 19, 2014 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397933486' post='2428829'] So it's good for dub? [/quote] It's good for most things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397935881' post='2428868'] Wow, very interesting. Especially in this colour combo: But I have a horrible feeling an HH would be a touch over my budget... [/quote] That's the ticket. Unfortunately they are quite pricey and I think they have a price rise due very very soon. They are worth it though. You might be able to pickup a 4 HH Stingray secondhand or £850-£1000 depending on condition and colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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