Recommend LEC A Bass

Low_End_Communications · 12-19-2004, 05:31 PM

This is the Official "Recommend LEC A New Bass" thread. I'm taking suggestions for just about any bass except for Fender and subisidiaries and Epiphone. I play mostly jazz, metal, experimental, and solo stuff. My style is comparable to Claypool, Butler, Flea, and Myung. I've only owned Ibanez basses, and absolutley loved them. I guess I just need a change from my SR506. So I guess my limits are 4 string and up, and less than $600. Can't be off eBay.

I'd really like to see an Explorer bass from a company other than Epi/ Gibson too... anyone know of any?

Foxfire · 12-19-2004, 05:34 PM

JP Basses.

bassweasel · 12-19-2004, 05:34 PM

dude, get a warwick off of ebay. (exactly what you dont wanna hear)

but carvin maybe??????

bassist-bmxer · 12-19-2004, 05:37 PM

hamer make explorer basses but i think they are quite expensive.

Low_End_Communications · 12-19-2004, 05:39 PM

Hmmm... Carvin's seem like a tasty offer.

I'd love to have a Warwick, but to get a good one just costs too much.

The JP Bass is an intriguing offer, and I bet he'd do a custom body... hmm.

Thanks guys.

Foxfire · 12-19-2004, 05:39 PM

No, don't bet he will.

He WILL.

Depending on how hard it is, there may be an upcharge. I asked him about a custom 9 but he said it'd be upwards of 2000 USD for a bolt-on and 2500 for a neck-through. You could get a 7 with his custom EQ on it, with a walnut body, and a burl maple top. Single cut. *drools* (This is what I want to get from him.

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bassweasel · 12-19-2004, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low_End_Communications

Hmmm... Carvin's seem like a tasty offer.

I'd love to have a Warwick, but to get a good one just costs too much.

The JP Bass is an intriguing offer, and I bet he'd do a custom body... hmm.

Thanks guys.

dude, my warwick vette proline... 500$

that same day i saw a green 5 string FNA jazz man for 700$ buy it now

PaulSimonon · 12-19-2004, 05:45 PM

Peavey T-40 if you can find one! It's got a jazzish body.... but also has two humbuckers and an interesting and versatile wiring layout. Hmmm...

Hmm....

A Traben?

A Cort Curbow?

A Cort Artisian?

Low_End_Communications · 12-19-2004, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxfire

No, don't bet he will.

He WILL.

Depending on how hard it is, there may be an upcharge. I asked him about a custom 9 but he said it'd be upwards of 2000 USD for a bolt-on and 2500 for a neck-through. You could get a 7 with his custom EQ on it, with a walnut body, and a burl maple top. Single cut. *drools* (This is what I want to get from him.

)

4,000th POST!!!

Man, that sounds like a secksy bass. Now make the neck 35" scale and tune it F#BEADGC and it's a deal. How much did he quote on that?

Foxfire · 12-19-2004, 05:47 PM

He said he'd get back to me. I'm sure he'd make it 35" scale, since the F# would basically NEED the longer scale.

CrookedFingers · 12-19-2004, 05:49 PM

You could always look into Schecter and Spectors.

Good stuff.

Left Shoe · 12-19-2004, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassweasel

dude, my warwick vette proline... 500$

that same day i saw a green 5 string FNA jazz man for 700$ buy it now

i got my pro line vette 700 , because its missing a knob cap

cost me 3 dollars to get it online so life is good haha

Low_End_Communications · 12-19-2004, 05:55 PM

I've been eyeing up Spectors and the Scheter Custom 5er.... agh, this has brought on too many choices... keep em coming guys!

bassweasel · 12-19-2004, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Left Shoe

i got my pro line vette 700 , because its missing a knob cap

cost me 3 dollars to get it online so life is good haha

mine had an extra set of EMGs and a pedulla hardcase

what color did ya manage to land? and do you have AIM or MSN?

LEC, the spector didnt cross my mind but is a GREAT idea, them or carvin

CrookedFingers · 12-19-2004, 06:24 PM

Yes, Shceter and Spector are your best bets.

Schecter = Lighter
Spector = EMGs

Both sound amazing in their own ways.

Low_End_Communications · 12-19-2004, 06:28 PM

I've been getting really into the no-midrange tone of Claypool with CCBoBB and Ryan Martine, and EMG's would probably aid that... hmm...

CrookedFingers · 12-19-2004, 06:35 PM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/517420/

Or you could go for the pro version of it.

Alma · 12-19-2004, 06:38 PM

Corts are very good. I own a C4, and all i use to for is metal. It has some growl, easy to play feels good and has a great tone. Would be even better with barts and an OBP-3.

Panda Licker · 12-19-2004, 06:40 PM

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Untitled · 12-19-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Low_End_Communications

This is the Official "Recommend LEC A New Bass" thread. I'm taking suggestions for just about any bass except for Fender and subisidiaries and Epiphone. I play mostly jazz, metal, experimental, and solo stuff. My style is comparable to Claypool, Butler, Flea, and Myung. I've only owned Ibanez basses, and absolutley loved them. I guess I just need a change from my SR506. So I guess my limits are 4 string and up, and less than $600. Can't be off eBay.

I'd really like to see an Explorer bass from a company other than Epi/ Gibson too... anyone know of any?

Well, you know, i do have such a great style, that people want to mimic me.

Isnt is great having the same name as a famous bassist?

12-19-2004, 05:31 PM	#1
Low_End_Communications Bassist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The U.P. of Michigan Posts: 7,759	Recommend LEC A Bass This is the Official "Recommend LEC A New Bass" thread. I'm taking suggestions for just about any bass except for Fender and subisidiaries and Epiphone. I play mostly jazz, metal, experimental, and solo stuff. My style is comparable to Claypool, Butler, Flea, and Myung. I've only owned Ibanez basses, and absolutley loved them. I guess I just need a change from my SR506. So I guess my limits are 4 string and up, and less than $600. Can't be off eBay. I'd really like to see an Explorer bass from a company other than Epi/ Gibson too... anyone know of any?

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12-19-2004, 05:34 PM	#2
Foxfire Ugly 7-string Bassist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10,798	JP Basses.

12-19-2004, 05:34 PM	#3
bassweasel Born Again MX'er. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Louisville Posts: 5,301	dude, get a warwick off of ebay. (exactly what you dont wanna hear) but carvin maybe??????

12-19-2004, 05:37 PM	#4
bassist-bmxer does not bmx anymore... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orpington, Kent (yes the place in the honda advert Posts: 2,786	hamer make explorer basses but i think they are quite expensive.

12-19-2004, 05:39 PM	#5
Low_End_Communications Bassist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The U.P. of Michigan Posts: 7,759	Hmmm... Carvin's seem like a tasty offer. I'd love to have a Warwick, but to get a good one just costs too much. The JP Bass is an intriguing offer, and I bet he'd do a custom body... hmm. Thanks guys.

12-19-2004, 05:39 PM	#6
Foxfire Ugly 7-string Bassist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10,798	No, don't bet he will. He WILL. Depending on how hard it is, there may be an upcharge. I asked him about a custom 9 but he said it'd be upwards of 2000 USD for a bolt-on and 2500 for a neck-through. You could get a 7 with his custom EQ on it, with a walnut body, and a burl maple top. Single cut. drools (This is what I want to get from him. )

12-19-2004, 05:45 PM	#8
PaulSimonon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA Posts: 17,085	Peavey T-40 if you can find one! It's got a jazzish body.... but also has two humbuckers and an interesting and versatile wiring layout. Hmmm... Hmm.... A Traben? A Cort Curbow? A Cort Artisian?

12-19-2004, 05:47 PM	#10
Foxfire Ugly 7-string Bassist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10,798	He said he'd get back to me. I'm sure he'd make it 35" scale, since the F# would basically NEED the longer scale.

12-19-2004, 05:49 PM	#11
CrookedFingers MX Squier Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 712	You could always look into Schecter and Spectors. Good stuff.

12-19-2004, 05:55 PM	#13
Low_End_Communications Bassist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The U.P. of Michigan Posts: 7,759	I've been eyeing up Spectors and the Scheter Custom 5er.... agh, this has brought on too many choices... keep em coming guys!

12-19-2004, 06:24 PM	#15
CrookedFingers MX Squier Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 712	Yes, Shceter and Spector are your best bets. Schecter = Lighter Spector = EMGs Both sound amazing in their own ways.

12-19-2004, 06:28 PM	#16
Low_End_Communications Bassist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The U.P. of Michigan Posts: 7,759	I've been getting really into the no-midrange tone of Claypool with CCBoBB and Ryan Martine, and EMG's would probably aid that... hmm...

12-19-2004, 06:35 PM	#17
CrookedFingers MX Squier Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 712	http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/517420/ Or you could go for the pro version of it.

12-19-2004, 06:38 PM	#18
Alma MX + Tryxx suck. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 5,124	Corts are very good. I own a C4, and all i use to for is metal. It has some growl, easy to play feels good and has a great tone. Would be even better with barts and an OBP-3.

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