New Bass

[jynxterstu]

Hi All
I have only been playing since Jan this year on a basic starter kit, I have upgraded my amp ( hartke 60w ) and am now looking to upgrade my bass. Just to put some perspective on this question I am never expecting to be evan a very good player; hoping at best to be average. i will be playing rock / metal kind of stuff eventually..
I have been looking and liked the feel of a Cort C4 ( i think that was the model ) and a Yamaha 270, could you give me some advice on these basses and some possible advice on other options. Just to add i will have a budget of around £300.

Thanks Jynxter

Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu

[The Burpster]

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I believe you will have most of your question answered in this thread from about 2 weeks ago.......

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62833"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62833[/url]

[chris_b]

Also check out the Squire Classic Vibe basses. They regularly come up in the BC For Sale section.

[Rayman]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-SRX-500-Active-4-string-Bass_W0QQitemZ290363522855QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item439b03bf27"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-SRX-500-Activ...=item439b03bf27[/url]

[Jobiebass]

£300 will get you a nice 2nd hand MIM Fender Jazz or Precision.
Or maybe a Squire Modified Jazz

[Rayman]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63468"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63468[/url]

[jynxterstu]

Thnks guys
can I just ask as I am still leaning - is a fender jazz not then just for playing jazz ?
Jynxter

[Rayman]

Heck no...you can play [i]any[/i] music on [i]any[/i] model of bass period.

[jynxterstu]

Ok so why are they called Jazz , is it just quality

Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu

[OutToPlayJazz]

The Jazz bass came out around 1960 as the "deluxe" model over the Precision. It's just a name, although a lot of jazz musicians use them. They're great for all styles, from jazz to rock to funk, etc, etc. It's the do anything bass, really.

[waynepunkdude]

I use my Jazz for Punk/Ska, it's f***ing awesome.

[jynxterstu]

I feel educated already and only on the forum a day or so Thanks Gents.....
Although I do feel a fender would be a good buy I am not 100% keen on the look of them...
Has anyone got any comments about the Cort or yam.
jynxter

[Rayman]

The rule is..... it doesn't matter who made it or where it was made, if it feels, sounds and looks cool for you, it's your bass.

Nothing wrong with Cort or Yamaha, nice basses. For rock and metal I would argue that Ibanez basses are really good, but you can't go wrong with a nice Jazz or Precision.

If I was in your position, I'd be looking seriously at the Fernandes in a link above.

[jynxterstu]

Thanks Rayman for your help
I have had a look at Fernades thanks for the link.
Jynxter

[jynxterstu]

hi There just a quick question are Fender squire jazz basses and squire jazz basses the one and the same ?

Jynxter

Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='jynxterstu' post='648848' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:30 PM']hi There just a quick question are Fender squire jazz basses and squire jazz basses the one and the same ?

Jynxter[/quote]


Squier are Fender's 'cheap' brand but some of them are amazing, the Vintage Modified Jazz bass is one of the best Jazzes I've ever played and you can get those second hand for £160.

[jynxterstu]

Ok The one i have seen just says squier jazz bass ?
jynxter

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='jynxterstu' post='648854' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:39 PM']Ok The one i have seen just says squier jazz bass ?
jynxter[/quote]


Have you got a link?

[jynxterstu]

i have just heard from the guy and it does say Squier by fender on the headstock.
Jynxter

[Rayman]

Take your time....don't rush into buying anything.....and go to shop and try everything around your price range. An experienced bass player can take the chance on buying online etc because he/she knows what they're looking for, but for someone who's unsure what they want, buying before trying is more dangerous, you might end up with a bass you don't like.

If there's a shop near you that you can get to to try stuff, do that before you do anything else. There's a lot of players here who can give you good advice on models and makes to look out for, but at the end of the day it's your choice, so take your time.

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='jynxterstu' post='648961' date='Nov 8 2009, 06:15 PM']i have just heard from the guy and it does say Squier by fender on the headstock.
Jynxter[/quote]



It could be a Standard, Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified, Affinity or many other ranges, can you find out what type of Squier it is?

[Rayman]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='648963' date='Nov 8 2009, 06:16 PM']It could be a Standard, Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified, Affinity or many other ranges, can you find out what type of Squier it is?[/quote]

...and that makes a big difference to whether you're getting a reasonable or a great bass.

[jynxterstu]

thanks again rayman, wise words indeed, i am cuurentl doing the shop rounds getting a feel for what is out there. i do get a bit worried as i am not really playing that well but what the hell,i can still get the feel for them......... some how though they all seem out of tune ;-)
thanks will take my time. that Squire went for £86 though nearly pressed the bid button...

jynxter