mm85 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 33 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: The OP hasn’t been back since the topic was opened, so we’re all talking amongst ourselves for the time being 😂. I've been watching from afar! Thanks for all the advice. It's a little difficult at the moment with Covid restrictions and not getting the chance to try ones out...but all advice taken onboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, mm85 said: I've been watching from afar! Thanks for all the advice. It's a little difficult at the moment with Covid restrictions and not getting the chance to try ones out...but all advice taken onboard. Ah, welcome back. You said 'what to buy next'. What bass(es) do you have already and what do you like/dislike about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 If you can find an Fbass they are absolutely magical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 41 minutes ago, Philip said: If you can find an Fbass they are absolutely magical. For £1200? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Sorted. Very reliable peep too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 this kinda thing @mm85? (on Facebook) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm85 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 7 hours ago, LukeFRC said: this kinda thing @mm85? (on Facebook) Lovely - although never the colour I'd have initially thought about. Unfortunately they don't deliver, which rules it out. But a second hand Euro does fit the bill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisswanbon Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Spector's are great, but the ergonomics don't suit everyone. I am besotted with my rebop visually, but I can NOT get it to sit comfortably on a strap due to the smaller top horn and off centre bottom strap peg. Sandberg's are built phenomenally, but I ended up ripping all the pick ups and electronics out of mine as they just didn't cut it, their PJ pick up placement in particular creates a huge inherent mid scoop. Personally for your budget, I'd suggest a Yamaha 734A. It'll leave you with a good chunk of change, and the build quality and tonal coverage is tremendous! I pick mine up over my Sandberg and Spector every time. The build quality is comfortably up there with basses twice its cost, and it has great features like a battery indicator. Side note, I've just gotten an ibanez EHB1005ms... While the aesthetics may not be for everyone, quality, tonally and playability wise I'm blown away, and it's within your budget with change. It'd cover all the ground you need as well. Edited April 1, 2021 by thisisswanbon Spelling correction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 30/03/2021 at 16:24, Philip said: If you can find an Fbass they are absolutely magical. I agree, but there's no way you're going to get one for anywhere near the OP's budget. If you're drawn to Spector, then you're probably best holding out for one. I know someone who picked up a Euro LX 5 for £1000, so they are about. Alternatively, you can find some killer deals on Warwick Streamers. I found my Streamer LX 5 ('98 German model) for well under half your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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