tauzero Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Another vote for the Peavey Grind. Also there was the Peavey Zephyr - if you can get on with a slightly fatter neck than the Grind, it's a great bass which oozes quality. I couldn't so I haven't got mine any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I know it`s a bit of hot topic the now but my HB PB 50 is really good. I have used it in the studio and when practicing through the Zoom B1 with headphones and it does the biz. I`m sitting here looking at my Nate Mendel P and thinking that for my uses at the moment, the HB would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I'm in good company here A few of my beloved Peaveys getting a mention, Bass Collection & Retrovibe also getting a shout too. @jezzaboy Had my PB-50 couple of year now and still think it's a great bass,plenty basses been neglected since it came along I'll chip in with the Cort Curbow. Heard daft things before I got mine, " Luthite smells funny"?? , " it's uncomfortable playing seated". Never found either to be the case. Crackin wee bass,very easy to play. Mind you I don't go about " Sniffin the Base " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeycrikey Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I have found my Farida FJB-20 to be top draw in terms of quality, sound and playability. Is a little on the heavy side but sits nicely with a good wide leather strap. I also have the Farida Precision FPB-18 which is a match for anything in its price range and has one of the slimmest necks I have come across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linear Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 On the 'no one has a bad word to say about Yamaha basses' topic, my BB414 has high frets in the 13-16 area meaning I can't get the action much below 3mm at the 12th, a distinct dead spot at the 5th fret on the g-string, I've had to replace the crappy input jack, and the tone pot needs done too. The J-pickup tone leaves a lot to be desired, and the P/J setup is such that you can either have a usable J or a usable P+J tone, but not both. I paid 250 new for it, and given the amount of praise I'd read for them on here and the other place, if anything, it was surprisingly un-good. Thankfully it does have some redeeming features, and at second-hand prices I would say they are a great buy. The most surprisingly good bass I played was the Westfield P bass I bought before. It feels a bit agricultural in the hand, but the tone is great. Worth about 50 quid tops, and realistically speaking it's more than adequate for my modest needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 My biggest surprise has been the Farida P bass I acquired recently. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:211856] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy-stu Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) The old Hohner B2 Steinberger copy was great, as was its bigger full body brother the Jack.. Edited March 17, 2016 by chevy-stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 G&L L2000 Tribute... I had one... It was great; versatile, punchy, active / passive switchable, nice P neck. No idea why I sold it really in fact I've just bought another one which will hopefully be with me at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) As if by magic.. Edited March 18, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ibanez ATK200. The neck is a bit chunky, but the sound is superb for £250. Only the Sterling SUB is close, but lacks the very versatile switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Two lovely basses. Horses for courses, but the blue P is an utter joy to play. The sunburst is more of a blues thang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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