Cheapo bass

[Guitarse]

6 string guitarist looking for a cheapo bass to mess with at home. Is the Squier VM Jaguar special [size=4]any good? Seen one used locally for £160[/size]



Thanks


Al

Edited September 7, 2014 by Guitarse

[r16ktx]

Check out the Warwick rockbass series - cheap, 6str guitarist friendly, and good enough for band use.

[Paul S]

You could do a lot worse than look on the classified here... say, for example....shameless plug alert... a mid 80s Aria Pro II Laser Classic for £125, which would see off your Squier Jag any day of the week and leave you change

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242042-aria-pro-ii-leb-laser-electric-classic-l125/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242042-aria-pro-ii-leb-laser-electric-classic-l125/[/url]

[darren]

I think one of these is tempting http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222780-nbd-jack-danny-1975-jazz/

[Guitarse]

Thanks folks. Reckon the J&D has to be the one.

[theyellowcar]

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Thanks folks. Reckon the J&D has to be the one.
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They're cracking basses. £120 brand new is unbelievable value for the quality you get.

[Grangur]

How about this one?

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243892-the-best-l100-youll-ever-spend-on-a-bass-guaranteed-jd-jazz/page__view__findpost__p__2546536__hl__%A3100__fromsearch__1

[PlungerModerno]

+1 to Paul S and the suggestion to peruse the classifieds here.
you might find a not so cheapo bass for a cheapo or near cheapo price. Might even be able to sell it on without a loss (try doing that with 99.9% of new instruments!).

[Lozz196]

The J&Ds look good, as do the Harley Bentons from Thomann. I`d also throw a Korean Squier into the pot as well, they`re very good basses, necks are fantastic - or at least the necks on both of the ones I`ve had were.

[Grangur]

If you want a seriously cheap, but good bass; try looking out on ebay for a Gear4Music bass.

I got mine for £20. The pups were a touch hot for my taste so I changed them, but that's a personal choice.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-And-Amp-By-Gear4Music-/171445817595?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27eaf790fb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gear4music-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Sunburst-Finish-Good-Condition-/281428291793?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item41866ef0d1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gear4Music-Bass-Guitar-Blue-White-/331313164691?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d23cdb193

[Guitarse]

The J&D is excellent value. Got the black JB version from DV 247. Ordered Monday, arrived Wednesday with free delivery. A tweaked truss rod, lowered action and intonation set, white scratchplate for looks and I'm away. Resale value? Not bothered in the slightest. This'll do me for years.


Cheers folks!



Al

[darren]

I think I'm going to get one of these too. I like the look of the green jazz but I fancy the white precision. Just need to convince myself that I need a third precision!

[alyctes]

If I didn't have too many basses already I'd have had Paul_S's Aria three weeks ago... Nab it as soon as you can get to it.

[Paul S]

Still here....