Twincam Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 16 hours ago, lemmywinks said: If I had £300 max to spend on a bass then this would be my first choice: https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v3_5_ts.htm 4 String for £237 https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v3_ts.htm These seem pretty decent for the price. 4 hours ago, Barking Spiders said: I got my excellent SUB Ray 4 for £289 but nowadays most dealers are selling them for £320 -300 though I see Andertons, Thomann and PMT Online are offering just under £300. All reviews I've read have been positive and I concur. I'd say considering the quality of build and playability Sterling are robbing themselves I wanted so much to like these. But the hot pickup issue really put me off. Apparently the new ones coming out with the headstock decal change have fixed the issue. £300 pounds will get you a pretty decent used bass something that was once £450+ to maybe even £600 if lucky. So a step up in quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, CameronJ said: As has been mentioned already - Yamaha. Didn't Yam do a P bass with the pickup the other way round ? ie E and A string section nearer the bridge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 You could do worse than this. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/squier-vm-precision-bass/1312392997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Well I bought a Hohner VI B bass for under £200 and that amounts to theft. If you know your basses and you predate the market you can get insanely good basses for £300. I've had 30+ basses and only three have been over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Les said: Didn't Yam do a P bass with the pickup the other way round ? ie E and A string section nearer the bridge ? BB300 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Go down the Chinese route - Squier CV or Fender MP - cracking quality and playability, and easily modded in the future if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 6 hours ago, PaulWarning said: yep I've just bought a Vintage V4 (new lefty) for £200 and more then happy, the finish is not as good as my USA P obviously, didn't really have a set up, but that was from new, but it's got a nice P bass bark to it and now it's set up plays just as well as my Fender Precision, a great back up bass for me Yep, Vintage V4, and if you like a chunky neck, the Tony Butler version is excellent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveox Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Thanks all for the replies, much appreciated i just have one question/ observation.......no one seems to have mentioned Ibanez who do a lot of guitars in my price range, is there no love for Ibanez or is there’s just better with other brands. Noted it’s opinion I was just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Ah no, there is a HUGE amount of love for Ibanez but the price range (used) for the models that have the biggest following is likely to be north of £300. Absolutely worth the stretch if you can afford though. I'll link you to a recent Ibanez thread in the basses section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 41 minutes ago, Daveox said: Thanks all for the replies, much appreciated i just have one question/ observation.......no one seems to have mentioned Ibanez who do a lot of guitars in my price range, is there no love for Ibanez or is there’s just better with other brands. Noted it’s opinion I was just curious A used sr500 is a very good buy imo. Ones in good condition can go for less than half price of a new one, I bought one last year for the price of a sr300. Speaking of which the sr300 feels nice and the electrics are ok but nothing special. Good choice if you like a very slim neck. The lower to mid range Ibanez models don't seem to be very fashionable at all, despite them being decent instruments. And they have poor resale value compared to alot of other brands. Shame really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Daveox said: Thanks all for the replies, much appreciated i just have one question/ observation.......no one seems to have mentioned Ibanez who do a lot of guitars in my price range, is there no love for Ibanez or is there’s just better with other brands. Noted it’s opinion I was just curious My daughter got herself an Ibanez bass (not sure of the model) with a hardcase for £100. Total bargain, I've set it up for her and would happily gig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Yep, big Ibanez fan here, but it’s the slightly higher end of their product range that gets my love. They make solid instruments across the board though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Daveox said: Thanks all for the replies, much appreciated i just have one question/ observation.......no one seems to have mentioned Ibanez who do a lot of guitars in my price range, is there no love for Ibanez or is there’s just better with other brands. Noted it’s opinion I was just curious Yes Ibanez is another serious contender. To be honest mate at a 300 quid budget it's going to be very hard for you to get it wrong. Pretty much any of the basses mentioned on this thread will get you through every gig you'll need to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 18 hours ago, Les said: Didn't Yam do a P bass with the pickup the other way round ? ie E and A string section nearer the bridge ? I have a BB800 from '79 which is like this, and I think the BB1000 from the same era did too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 06/09/2018 at 22:38, Skybone said: Any P/J under £300, especially a second hand P/J under £300. My gf has a Squier P/J, bought used for just under £100. It's light, it sounds very good, and I've been borrowing it for my last couple of gigs I'd buy used. A Sire or a Squier Jazz or PJ would be good and versatile. If new... a Squier Vintage Modofied series Jazz would be £300 or just under... they look great and are really cool basses. Maple fingerboard and white or candy apple red body... yum: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-Vintage-Modified-70s-Jazz-Bass-Candy-Apple-Red/UBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Squier Jazz Deluxe IV. What an instrument!! Worth double the money! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Best second hand 5 string ibanez I could get under £300. Probably a 505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Ignore everybody. Check the for sale section and see what is available near where you live. I'm sure a lot of BCers will not object to a reasonable request to try a bass or two to see what floats your boat. Then you can start the search with some knowledge of what works for you and de-risk the process a bit. If you're near me then feel free to drop in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Really helpful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 08/09/2018 at 09:15, Twincam said: A used sr500 is a very good buy imo. Ones in good condition can go for less than half price of a new one, I bought one last year for the price of a sr300. Speaking of which the sr300 feels nice and the electrics are ok but nothing special. Good choice if you like a very slim neck. The lower to mid range Ibanez models don't seem to be very fashionable at all, despite them being decent instruments. And they have poor resale value compared to alot of other brands. Shame really. Aren't low-mid price Ibanez actually made by Cort? For my money Ibanez (SR) basses come into their own around the £800 mark, at current GAK prices. Under that, pound for pound I'd opt for Cort 's own basses over Ibanez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 There's a topic just appeared on BC asking about Revelation bass at £200. It loks pretty impressive. Jazz shape body, P bass neck and twin P pick ups. Seems to be getting some good comments so far. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 hours ago, Barking Spiders said: Aren't low-mid price Ibanez actually made by Cort? For my money Ibanez (SR) basses come into their own around the £800 mark, at current GAK prices. Under that, pound for pound I'd opt for Cort 's own basses over Ibanez That depends on if you'd prefer the SR shape or not. I've not had enough experience with Cort's own models to say there better than similar proced Ibanez models although I have seen two Cort basses with tottally broken truss rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 This whole thread has been a complete waste of time. Apparently the flavour of the month this week is Revelation. Job done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Apparently the flavour of the month this week is Revelation. That might change tomorrow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 As certain as night follows day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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