Twin Humbucker Bass - Recommendations?

[discreet]

[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

[White Cloud]

G&L L2000 tribute.

Ticks every box. Monster bass.

[cocco]

Peavey T-40 without a doubt. Indredible bass, I have two

[JapanAxe]

Plenty in the Yamaha stable that meets these criteria.

[Romeo2]

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1397898175' post='2428294']
G&L L2000 tribute.

Ticks every box. Monster bass.
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Ditto - unbeatable price/quality instrument.

[lee4]

Warwick Rockbass $$?

[discreet]

[quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397932898' post='2428818']
Warwick Rockbass $$?
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One of the conditions in the OP was 'not a Warwick', but thanks anyway.
Perhaps you can help me, though - how do you actually pronounce '$$' ? Cash? Dollars? ...What?

[discreet]

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1397902231' post='2428375']
Indredible bass...
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So it's good for dub?

Edited April 19, 2014 by discreet

[lee4]

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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

[Graham]

[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

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397933599' post='2428831']
Why not a Warwick?
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Because they are fugly?

[discreet]

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1397933675' post='2428833']
Double buck
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[quote name='lee4' timestamp='1397933599' post='2428831']
It's pronounced "double buck".
Why not a Warwick?
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Ahh, thank you men, I did not know that.
Why not a Warwick?

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1397934048' post='2428839']
Because they are fugly?
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Very shallow of me I know, but I just don't like the shape of 'em.

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[paul_5]

Wal…

wouldn't we all though?

[discreet]

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Wal… wouldn't we all though?
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I assume we would! I certainly would, anyway.
...Were it not for the usual reason.

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[drTStingray]

Stingray HH (or Bongo HH/reflex HH if you want 18 volt electronics).

Totally unbeatable. Totally versatile. Superbly built - you should try one.

[discreet]

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1397935487' post='2428858']
Stingray HH...
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Wow, very interesting. Especially in this colour combo:
But I have a horrible feeling an HH would be a touch over my budget...

[paul_5]

Or just buy a decent jazz and upgrade it yourself with some GFS MMbuckers.

[discreet]

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Or just buy a decent jazz and upgrade it yourself with some GFS MMbuckers.
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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

[paul_5]

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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

[drTStingray]

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Wow, very interesting. Especially in this colour combo:
But I have a horrible feeling an HH would be a touch over my budget...

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A used one might be ok?

[discreet]

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1397937194' post='2428885']
A used one might be ok?
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That's a plan, too. I think I need to get out and about and play a few basses.

[Horizontalste]

MM Reflex maybe?

[Mudpup]

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

[cocco]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397933486' post='2428829']


So it's good for dub?
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It's good for most things

[Musicman20]

[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.