what bass should i get

[slinks]

i have been looking at getting a fender deluxe active jazz bass (mexican) as i think there great value for money

[url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547[/url]


however i was wondering if there was any other basses that anyone has played who thinks they are better??

[Clarky]

welcome to BassChat! there a ton of threads on buying a first bass on here. Check out this page. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=16"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=16[/url]

FYI, active basses are generally more expensive than their passive equivalents and, unless you are making great strides in your music (eg, in a regular gigging, recording band) you will find a passive bass is probably sufficient for your needs. Passive was good enough for most of the greats (Jamerson, Butler, Harris, Pastorius, Burnel, etc etc) so I reckon its good enough for most players!

[TheBlueFalcon]

Why does no one question the amount being spent on a first bass when it's a Fender in question?

(I don't mean you Clarky, I've just noticed it in general - and on other forums as well)

Although the OP didn't actually state that it is his first bass.

Edited October 3, 2009 by TheBlueFalcon

[OutToPlayJazz]

At the end of the day I think it's down to what fits you and what sounds good to you. For the price of an MIM Deluxe Fender I'd be looking seriously at a G&L Tribute L2000 or something like that.

[bubinga5]

[quote name='slinks' post='616035' date='Oct 3 2009, 08:22 PM']i have been looking at getting a fender deluxe active jazz bass (mexican) as i think there great value for money

[url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547[/url]


however i was wondering if there was any other basses that anyone has played who thinks they are better??[/quote]
Bro if you can play before you buy..this is soooo important...you really need to hear a bass before you buy.. this will pay off in the long run..i have made educated guesses on basses but not always been right..

[budget bassist]

There's a guy on here selling a warwick thumb for £500, which is an amazing deal. What sort of sound are you going for?

[lojo]

[quote name='slinks' post='616035' date='Oct 3 2009, 08:22 PM']i have been looking at getting a fender deluxe active jazz bass (mexican) as i think there great value for money

[url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/fender-jazz-bass/547[/url]


however i was wondering if there was any other basses that anyone has played who thinks they are better??[/quote]


As someone states above, the cost of fenders is a topical debate, but I must state I am very happy with a MIM P bass I brought new this year

I knew there where other basses around and under the same mark, that would do the same job, but I did get exactly what I wanted (including the colour and fret board), which I could not find 2nd hand

So I would say, it may be a a little over priced, I am also sure there will be many who answer your question with yes a ______ bass is better, but if it really what you want, I am sure you will still be happy with it in a years time

[TheBlueFalcon]

Sorry if my earlier post came across the wrong way. Like I said, I wasn't referring to anyone on here, it was mainly on another forum that seems to worship Fenders. I don't have anything against Fenders and I really didn't mean to offend anyone.

[skankdelvar]

[quote name='slinks' post='616035' date='Oct 3 2009, 08:22 PM']i have been looking at getting a fender deluxe active jazz bass (mexican) as i think there great value for money, however i was wondering if there was any other basses that anyone has played who thinks they are better??[/quote]
I'm surprised. This sort of Q usually provokes a slew of A's. Myself I'd have to ask, well - better for what (purpose / sound / image)?

My (off-topic) recommendation to Slinks is that before he hands over £527 to the lovely people at GAK, he checks out the for sale section here on BC.