HarryPotter Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Hi guys, I have come to the decision from trying several basses, that skinny jazz style necks are the ones for me. As the choices are quite bewildering to a newbie can you please start suggesting a shortlist with a max budget of £300 (£350 if it's really really good). It doesn't have to look like a jazz, or sound like a jazz, it just needs that skinny jazz style neck and have a scale length no longer than 34" (can't manage a 35" - guess what I currently have - but what do you want for free and £25 worth of parts and strings). TIA. Quote
simon1964 Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 The skinniest necks I've played are the Ibanez SR series. The SR 500 is a fantastic bass, with Bartolini pickups as standard, and its just about within your budget. Unfortunately the neck is way too thin for my taste! Quote
stingrayfan Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 (edited) Yamaha BB614. For any of you who's been on the moon for the last few months, I've become a really big fan of mine. Great feel, slim neck and active EQ makes a great playing and sounding bass. Edited September 1, 2007 by stingrayfan Quote
d-basser Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 any peavey, lurly thin necks for my stubby hands Quote
The Burpster Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 If you can deal with the 'retro thang' Get yourself a Hohner B2a or B2b ...... Dead light, pretty good sound and a lovely neck! Just waaaay too skinny for me! Quote
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