Members andyhumb Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm a guitar player - but want to lay down my own bass tracks at home for rough demos. I don't know anything at all about bass guitars, and I don't want to throw away money on a crap bass. I know I want a simple 4 string electric bass - maybe Carvin? Ibanez? etc. I would buy it used off ebay or something like that. Budget maximum is about $400 or $500. Input appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 For your purposes, a good passive p-bass will work perfectly. $400 is enough to get a MIM Fender or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 here's a nice one, presently only $270 new with free shipping: also here's another decent one for the same price new: There are several other decent choices for the same or less money, even. And for $400-500 you can get something nice new; even nicer used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 I strongly suggest the Squier Vintage P Bass. Nothing more "point and shoot" when it comes to recording than a P Bass. The new Squiers are really good; the few they have at my Guitar Center are better than the MIM Fenders, imo, and close to the US models. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PBassSVMWht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 Get a precision with an Alder body. Squier sometimes uses basswood or agathis - alder is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted April 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 what exact precision bass? more specific please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 Fender Standard (Made in Mexico) P-basses can routinely be had for less than $400 on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 A standard Precision will do you right to start, but a G&L Tribute SB-2 or L-2000 would be another good choice at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 THIS is the exact bass you need. I have the five string version, and it is unbeatable for your purposes. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-BB414-4String-Bass?sku=519164&src=3WWRWXGB&ZYXSEM=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NineMinuteNap Posted April 26, 2009 Members Share Posted April 26, 2009 ...a G&L Tribute SB-2 or L-2000 would be another good choice at that price. +1 I have both of those and if I would have bought them first, they might be my only basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 A standard Precision will do you right to start, but a G&L Tribute SB-2 or L-2000 would be another good choice at that price. I love the L-2000. But I think a precision is a better recommendation for a guitar player interested in laying down tracks. The P has nothing to fiddle with, get confused about, or mess up. Plug in, turn everything to full, and go for the perfect recording sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sub5ound Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hey, if you have that much to spend, I would recommend a 50's MIM Precision bass (used if you can find one, should be easy on the 'bay). Honestly, especialy for tracking, best bang for your buck and great resale value. But it's such a great axe (IMO) you will probably keep it. Well made, great pups and neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender jazzman Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 You should look for fender jazz, it becomes a standard and you can sometimes find some less than 500$. http://www.bass-guitar-museum.com/bass-13421-fender-jazz-1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernie P. Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 +1 for the mighty P! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted May 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 one of my guitar player friends, said that he walked into GC and tried several bass guitars (he just needed it for laying down some tracks at home) - and his favorite sound was from an active pickup bass and easy to play thin neck of an Ibanez SRX series bass - something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/2000s-SRX-Bass-Ibanez_W0QQitemZ120408026636QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c08e0ae0c&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 Any opinions on the active pickup sound versus passive, and these SRX Ibanez guitars? Non of you guys mentioned Ibanez for some reason? I know that for regular guitars, the Ibanez necks are unbeatable for playability if you have small hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaesh Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 If you are going to just record with it at home, I don't think the neck is a huge concern. Fenders (especially P) were suggested because you can just plug in, record and voila - it works and it sounds good. Active basses will often require more effort. The SRX is a fine bass, but a Fender is what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 one of my guitar player friends, said that he walked into GC and tried several bass guitars (he just needed it for laying down some tracks at home) - and his favorite sound was from an active pickup bass and easy to play thin neck of an Ibanez SRX series bass - something like thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/2000s-SRX-Bass-Ibanez_W0QQitemZ120408026636QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c08e0ae0c&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116Any opinions on the active pickup sound versus passive, and these SRX Ibanez guitars? Non of you guys mentioned Ibanez for some reason?I know that for regular guitars, the Ibanez necks are unbeatable for playability if you have small hands The problem with this "favorite sound" is it sounds great when you're playing it solo. It sounds very alive. Which, if all you're doing is playing bass, sounds great. However, when you are trying to put together an entire song, what you want is a basic P. For recording, the general rule is passive, either a precision or jazz pickup(s). And the precision is held in better regard than the jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 I love my Ibanez ATK750. Great rock sound, ballsy and big. Yamaha's in this price range are very good also. Some Schecters too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ostfisk Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hello members of this great forum!I have the same question. I'm a guitarist and I need a bass to record with. Exept my budget is a little tighter max 300$. I'm mostly planning on using it for pop/rock/metal so I guess I need something p-bassish? I've found these basses. Anyone you guys can recommend? http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_affinity_pbass_rw_bk.htmhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_p_bass_special_rw_spm.htmhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/cort_action_bass_2.htmhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_embassy_standard_bass_meb.htmhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_gsr200bk.htmhttp://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_b50blk.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 The EPI and the ESP look pretty decent there. A Yamaha RBX374 is a rippin bass for around 340.00 US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted May 4, 2009 Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 The EPI and the ESP look pretty decent there. A Yamaha RBX374 is a rippin bass for around 340.00 US. The RBX374 is down to $300 now, and can be had thru tomorrow for only $240 with MF's current 'Gift Certificate' special. A very decent bass at that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted May 4, 2009 Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 If I needed a 4 string I'd get a Yamaha BB614. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted May 4, 2009 Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 Squier VM Precision Squier VM Jazz G&L Tribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted May 4, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 Anyone ever hear of a "Fender Precision Lyte" made in Japan. There's one on ebay that looks kind of cool - active pickups, etc. It doesn't say what year it was made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted May 4, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 the bb614 from yamaha seems to also have active pups - that would be cool - i think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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