javasound Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I'm primarily an upright player but hjave been trying to improve my electric playing. I have a 5 string Overwater fretless, but I would like a fretted bass as well. I really dont know much about the different makes and models so am looking for recommendations for something under 1000 UK, but will be a decent instrument to play on, and good enough to gig with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 hour ago, javasound said: ... but I would like a fretted bass... There are about half a dozen that fit the bill currently on the first page of the BC Marketplace, 'Basses For Sale' ... If none there appeal, there's an MTD Kingston Artist 4-string on the Bass Direct site worth a glance. You're spoiled for choice, really; Good Hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 As Dad3353 says, you're spoilt for choice with that budget, especially if you are happy to buy second hand. If you do buy used, you won't lose much money if you decide it doesn't suit you and move it on. Have a browse through the classifieds and see what takes your fancy. Personally I'm happy to gig my Sire, which cost around £600 new a couple of years ago - but then I wanted a 5-string precision, which are not that common second hand and within budget. Before that a spent a few years playing a Squier P-bass that cost me only £150 second hand from these forums. The quality of "cheap" basses is so much better than it used to be years ago. Perhaps do a little YouTube research and see which basses sound good to you for the type of music you'll be playing (precision, jazz, Musicman, Gibson EB, etc). Being a DB player you'll probably want a full scale bass (34" or above) rather than a short scale (30" or less) Now prepare yourself for 101 suggestions as to which brand and model to get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Well, had a thought and at that price range I think I’ve narrowed it down to my top 2000 basses. As you might have guessed you’re spoilt for choice. Some things to consider… do you like a narrow ‘jazz’ style neck, or a fatter ‘precision’? Coming from an upright might have an influence on that. Going to a well stocked shop might help sort that out and you might find that some BGs just feel right. As for generalisations, you’ll not go far wrong with Yamaha and obviously Ibanez has a lot to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 This is where someone with a 'proper' instrument finds out how inexpensive bass guitars really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Reverend basses are pretty much universally liked and should be in your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 All suggestions we make become useless after you visit a shop. Try all which please your eye and compare. Brand is of no importance here, but the feel. Try also those out of your preset price range although the fretless Overwater may raise your standards and pricing substantially... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I'd look for a Lakland if I were you. Their 'budget' lines are very high standard and quality control is consistently good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Are there any top line fretless Sire basses?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) My ideal fretted bass would be a 5 string Overwater Jazz. I know that's ignoring your budget. Overwaters are heavy, or I'd already own several, but if weight isn't a problem, IMO it would be a no-brainer. Edited August 27 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Cort GB4 Custom (not the current GB4) or the nearly identical Cort GB94. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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