thumbo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I'm looking for a new bass and I need something that ticks these boxes: P + J pickups Completely passive p-ups/electronics 24 Fret neck I'd quite like something vintage but it's not essential. It's fat passive tone with clear highs that I'm after, possibly something that contains a fair bit of maple. Not bothered about weight, ideally don't want to spend more than £1000 but I could go to £1500. Suggestions please The other option I have is sticking some nice passive pickups in my Warwick Streamer but I'm interested to see what basschatters have to suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 [quote name='thumbo' post='390306' date='Jan 24 2009, 12:08 PM']I'm looking for a new bass and I need something that ticks these boxes: P + J pickups Completely passive p-ups/electronics 24 Fret neck I'd quite like something vintage but it's not essential. It's fat passive tone with clear highs that I'm after, possibly something that contains a fair bit of maple. Not bothered about weight, ideally don't want to spend more than £1000 but I could go to £1500. Suggestions please The other option I have is sticking some nice passive pickups in my Warwick Streamer but I'm interested to see what basschatters have to suggest.[/quote] TBH as I read through your thread the bass that came instantly to mind was a Streamer Stage I with something like 'Wizards' slapped in... then I got to the bottom line of your text. Seriously I think there is only one bass that will fit your criteria; you already own it and the 'upgrade' will cost you £100. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 [quote name='thumbo' post='390306' date='Jan 24 2009, 12:08 PM']I'm looking for a new bass and I need something that ticks these boxes: P + J pickups Completely passive p-ups/electronics 24 Fret neck I'd quite like something vintage but it's not essential. It's fat passive tone with clear highs that I'm after, possibly something that contains a fair bit of maple. Not bothered about weight, ideally don't want to spend more than £1000 but I could go to £1500. Suggestions please The other option I have is sticking some nice passive pickups in my Warwick Streamer but I'm interested to see what basschatters have to suggest.[/quote] The world is your oyster with that kind of budget these days.. Only problem is, the range of choices you have available to you which could be a bit mind-boggling.. If I had that budget, I'd be looking at something like Sandberg, ACG or Shuker custom builds or a s/h Lakland or Sadowsky perhaps. Might be worth going to Bass Direct or somewhere like it which will have a wide range of hi-end basses for you to try? Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='390320' date='Jan 24 2009, 12:33 PM']TBH as I read through your thread the bass that came instantly to mind was a Streamer Stage I with something like 'Wizards' slapped in... then I got to the bottom line of your text. Seriously I think there is only one bass that will fit your criteria; you already own it and the 'upgrade' will cost you £100. Go for it. [/quote] It's very tempting! I've got GAS for a new toy though. If I don't find anything that takes my fancy I'll almost definitely go down the Wizard route in my Streamer. [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='390327' date='Jan 24 2009, 12:38 PM']The world is your oyster with that kind of budget these days.. Only problem is, the range of choices you have available to you which could be a bit mind-boggling.. If I had that budget, I'd be looking at something like Sandberg, ACG or Shuker custom builds or a s/h Lakland or Sadowsky perhaps. Might be worth going to Bass Direct or somewhere like it which will have a wide range of hi-end basses for you to try? Good luck with it! [/quote] ooh Shuker! Now that's a nice idea. I always loved my 5 string Shuker Jazz, I just didn't get on with 5 strings. Perhaps an email to Jon is in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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