Bass Collection basses - what are they like?

[timmyo]

I have seen one for sale and realise I don't know anything about them - any experience?

Tim

Edited August 3, 2014 by timmyo

[stingrayPete1977]

First things first is it a proper SGC nanyo Bass Collection or a later p or j bass replica job? If its the former they are the bargain of the century with the best build quality you will find equally matching basses in the £1-2000 range. Really light and comfy, good hardware, nice woods, good preamps.

[timmyo]

It's a J copy

[stingrayPete1977]

Well bonfire night will be here in just a few months

[stingrayPete1977]

Serious answer is they are like the other 1000 j copies from Encore to Alleva Coppolo, some are amazing for tuppence and some are amazing for £3500, others are awful for £90 and some arent a lot better for thousands more, all you can do is try them out ime.

[HowieBass]

If it's the Jive Bass then I think it'll be as good as a decent Squier (think Vintage Modified or maybe Classic Vibe) - review here but the embedded video doesn't work http://www.iguitarmag.com/magazine-editions/guitar-interactive-issue-16/reviews/bass-collection-jive-bass/

[timmyo]

Thanks guys - I'll give it a miss (a CV is still prob top of my affordable list)

[Roger2611]

I think the Bass Collection Jive basses had a good reputation, I have a feeling they were budget bass of the year in the Guitar and Bass magazine the other year, I have not played the newer Bass Collections but have owned a good number of the older Japanese ones they were all cracking basses

[Painy]

My old SGC Nanyo fiver is my only 'one that got away' bass.

Oh dear... Think I may have just given myself GAS!

[molan]

I played a Bruce Thomas Precision today. Really nicely made, well finished, good fretwork, super-tight neck pocket, good balance, sounded great