Gibson ES-Les Paul Bass FDB for peanuts

[macb3th]

bass noob so to speak, what bass would get me in a similar ballpark as this:

[url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_es_les_paul_bass_fdb.htm"]https://www.thomann....ul_bass_fdb.htm[/url]

a violin bass?

I think my ukulele bass probably ain't gonna cut it due to intonation issues

(don't laugh too hard.. I'm an amatuer)

Edited September 4, 2016 by macb3th

[Grangur]

If you're after a hollow body, how about a Warwick Star bass?

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/273649-warwick-rockbass-star-bass-4-string-black/page__hl__star

[darkandrew]

[quote name='macb3th' timestamp='1472994937' post='3125832']
bass noob so to speak, what bass would get me in a similar ballpark as this:

[url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_es_les_paul_bass_fdb.htm"]https://www.thomann....ul_bass_fdb.htm[/url]

a violin bass?

I think my ukulele bass probably ain't gonna cut it due to intonation issues

(don't laugh too hard.. I'm an amatuer)
[/quote]

I know it's not going to help but that is one very pretty bass.

[macb3th]

quick decision.. I'm going for a violin bass .. now who wants to buy a ukulele bass?

[Sercet]

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quick decision.. I'm going for a violin bass .. now who wants to buy a ukulele bass?
[/quote]

What's the intonation like?

[3below]

Ibanez Artcore AGB is a similar looking bass. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-bass-artcore-/252512669459?hash=item3acaed8f13:g:CXkAAOSw-itXs1fN"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-bass-artcore-/252512669459?hash=item3acaed8f13:g:CXkAAOSw-itXs1fN[/url] Disclaimer: this listing has nothing to do with me at all.

[Skybone]

That Artcore should be very similar to the LP. What about the Epi Jack Cassady or Rivoli?

The Warwick Star Bass would be a very good choice too, but a bit more pricey.

Edited September 4, 2016 by Skybone

[macb3th]

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What's the intonation like?
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PM'd you

Intonation is mostly good, need re-tuned pretty often but I'm advised this may settle. It's brand new, still has the tag. The E string is the most inconsistent but I just could not stop picking this thing up, she's addictive! It seems ok on the octave but as I said, maybe it just needs a little settling time or tweak. I'm pretty useless at anything like this and I don't really have patience just now, but her tone is soooooo sweeeeeet! I love it

If anybody is interested I'll have it sent anywhere in the UK for £149 delivered Packaging and couriers I am good at!

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Edited September 4, 2016 by macb3th

[macb3th]

thanks for the suggestions guys, so many basses