can you recomend a bass to me?

crahn · 12-23-2004, 09:57 AM

I currently have a musicman stingray copy and a fender squier, both of these have annoying issues

im looking to spend up to £500-600 and will use it mainly for playing funk/rock

thanks

RaVen_Bassist · 12-23-2004, 10:10 AM

save a little more and check out a MusicMan SUB or SUB Sterling.

crahn · 12-23-2004, 10:12 AM

i was thinking of getting a SUB, i have enough cash (their around £660-700 right) i just didnt wanna spend that much

what are they like?

Radiobass81 · 12-23-2004, 10:26 AM

How much is that in american currency?

crahn · 12-23-2004, 10:37 AM

£600 = about $900

£x1.5 = $ i think

Radiobass81 · 12-23-2004, 10:41 AM

You can probably find a used Stingray for that price.

crahn · 12-23-2004, 10:43 AM

i like the sound of that

avenged182 · 12-23-2004, 12:35 PM

the sub is close to 700 american i almost bougth one

TheIdiotBox · 12-23-2004, 12:42 PM

Dude, you can get a SUB from [URL=http://www.soundslive.co.uk]here[/url] and [URL=http://www.gak.co.uk]here[/url] for £549. I dunno about finding a used StingRay for that price, though.

crahn · 12-23-2004, 12:47 PM

im not ordering online, i have to play it before i buy it

12-23-2004, 12:48 PM

Definitely go wtih a SUB for what your wallet has to offer.

-Gav

Bedrovelse · 12-23-2004, 02:32 PM

£600 = $1200 .. currency is nearly double now, if i do believe.. :S:S

TheIdiotBox · 12-23-2004, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crahn

im not ordering online, i have to play it before i buy it

Can't you try it in your local music store then order off either of those?

crahn · 12-24-2004, 05:44 AM

no it might be a bad build, every bass is different

TheIdiotBox · 12-24-2004, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crahn

no it might be a bad build, every bass is different

True, there's always a chance that you might get a duffer, but that chance is very slim, especially when the bass is made by a comany like MusicMan. It's highly unlikely that you will get a badly built bass. Plus, there's a vast number of people on these boards that have bought basses online without any complaints about shipping, quality of goods etc.

apacherosepeacock · 12-24-2004, 05:56 AM

SUB - iv never played one, but on here iv heard they aren't that great for what they are..... if you want a stingray or sterling id go with a used one.... also have a look at:

-Warwick Rockbass
-Second Hand Warwicks
-Mid Range Ibanez (Look at the SR series)
-Cort (Artisan, especially the A series)

just as a starting guide... the 400-600 price range you have a huge choice, varying from some overpriced basses to some which should be priced at so much more

crahn · 12-24-2004, 06:55 AM

ive played a sub before and it was pretty **** nice, i want to really explore the competition a bit though before i buy, im gonna take a look at those ones

Radiobass81 · 12-24-2004, 08:46 AM

The S.U.B and the Stingray are actually quite alike... The tone you can get from either is pretty much the same...

Khanzo · 12-24-2004, 10:18 AM

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278862 MINE! exactly in your price range

Panda Licker · 12-24-2004, 10:31 AM

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12-23-2004, 09:57 AM	#1
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	can you recomend a bass to me? I currently have a musicman stingray copy and a fender squier, both of these have annoying issues im looking to spend up to £500-600 and will use it mainly for playing funk/rock thanks

12-23-2004, 10:12 AM	#3
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	i was thinking of getting a SUB, i have enough cash (their around £660-700 right) i just didnt wanna spend that much what are they like? Last edited by crahn; 12-23-2004 at 10:35 AM.

12-23-2004, 12:47 PM	#10
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	im not ordering online, i have to play it before i buy it Last edited by crahn; 12-23-2004 at 12:53 PM.

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12-23-2004, 10:10 AM	#2
RaVen_Bassist Hostile Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,075	save a little more and check out a MusicMan SUB or SUB Sterling.

12-23-2004, 10:26 AM	#4
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	How much is that in american currency?

12-23-2004, 10:37 AM	#5
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	£600 = about $900 £x1.5 = $ i think

12-23-2004, 10:41 AM	#6
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	You can probably find a used Stingray for that price.

12-23-2004, 10:43 AM	#7
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	i like the sound of that

12-23-2004, 12:35 PM	#8
avenged182 corporate burning Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: florida Posts: 176	the sub is close to 700 american i almost bougth one

12-23-2004, 12:42 PM	#9
TheIdiotBox MX Shelf Stacker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 1,507	Dude, you can get a SUB from [URL=http://www.soundslive.co.uk]here[/url] and [URL=http://www.gak.co.uk]here[/url] for £549. I dunno about finding a used StingRay for that price, though.

12-23-2004, 12:48 PM	#11
bottlerocket Guest Posts: n/a	Definitely go wtih a SUB for what your wallet has to offer. -Gav

12-23-2004, 02:32 PM	#12
Bedrovelse The Official MX Zoidberg Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England Posts: 817	£600 = $1200 .. currency is nearly double now, if i do believe.. :S:S

12-24-2004, 05:44 AM	#14
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	no it might be a bad build, every bass is different

12-24-2004, 05:56 AM	#16
apacherosepeacock WhatBecameOfTheLikelyLads Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 2,072	SUB - iv never played one, but on here iv heard they aren't that great for what they are..... if you want a stingray or sterling id go with a used one.... also have a look at: -Warwick Rockbass -Second Hand Warwicks -Mid Range Ibanez (Look at the SR series) -Cort (Artisan, especially the A series) just as a starting guide... the 400-600 price range you have a huge choice, varying from some overpriced basses to some which should be priced at so much more

12-24-2004, 06:55 AM	#17
crahn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	ive played a sub before and it was pretty **** nice, i want to really explore the competition a bit though before i buy, im gonna take a look at those ones

12-24-2004, 08:46 AM	#18
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	The S.U.B and the Stingray are actually quite alike... The tone you can get from either is pretty much the same...

12-24-2004, 10:18 AM	#19
Khanzo * MX Yamaha Fan Club * & MX 6 String Bass Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,270	http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278862 MINE! exactly in your price range

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