Members mctoy Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 First post...long time lurker and 'ol skool' bassist getting back into music after about 15 year layoff. I can get any one of the three in new/near new condition for about the same price +- $50. What would you pick and why. 1. Ibanez sr1000, mint with HSC and case candy. 2. Peavey cirrus BXP, (NotUSA) new. 3. G&L L2000 Tribute, (Not USA) mint with soft case and warranty card etc. I suppose I could throw in a Fender active jazz in that range as well......... I play a little of everything 70, 80, 90's rock and blues mostly. I have played some of the Ibanez sr line and really like the thin necks, but at 6'5" I dont really NEED a thin neck. Please be gentle...........I will be ...*Gasp*... 50 next week. Mctoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Is the SR1000 the same as an SR1000EFM? I'm not too familiar with high end Ibanez model #'s. I would personally go with the L2K because of it's versatility, but they're all nice basses and you can't go wrong with any of them. If the SR1000 is the same as the SR1000EFM, then it's definitely the best deal of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mctoy Posted January 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks t3ch,Yes, it is an EFM in maple. (Leaning towards this one) I know they retail for 1200-ish, but am looking for the best bang for the buck. That is why I am also quite interested in the G&L. Havent played one, but have heard many clips and demos. They really seem to cover alot of tonal variation. The Peavey's 18V electronics also give good sound along with being REALLY quiet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 the BXP's are good basses, but they really fall very short when compared to those other two. what kinda tone are you aiming for? as for versatility, since you play all that stuff, i'm gonna say, for now, the G&L, but can you be more specific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 L2000. You'll be unlikely to want another bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 I assume these are all in the $600-650 range. Is there anyway you can play a few before hand so you can get a personal feel? I would love to have that Ibanez, now that I'm sure which model it is. Mmm bartolini jazz's in a sexy Ibby body... mmm... *cleans up* What type of sound are you going for? The L2K and Ibby will sound a lot different from each other. I think the Peavey will be a bit inbetween IIRC, but it's been awhile since I've played one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mctoy Posted January 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks for the replies fellas! As for tone....Lets just say Flea doesnt have to worry much 'bout the new guy. More ol skool rock...Zep, to ZZ, to Cheap trick, and blues so must be able to do smooth, almost jazz type sound. Torn between the Ibby and the G&L............ Thanks again for the help! Mctoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 that's very very hard........ but i'd still say the G&L... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeMess Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 go for the G&L! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Having owned both USA versions of Peavey and G&L---L2000. The BXPs are crap---the Tributes are VERY close to the USA versions. Ibanez----meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have both a G&L ASAT (only difference in L-2000 and ASAT is that ASATs are USA and shaped like a Telecaster, electronics are the same) and I also own a Peavey Cirrus USA. Without going into detail: The G&L is my ultimate #1 go to bass for funk, rock, or jazz. It has a bunch of useable tones that are all rich and present. It is quite a chameleon; it can sound like a Jazz, a P, it can get StingRay-ish, does 'fake fretless' well, and 'fake upright' well. The Cirrus' tone(s) tend to be less present/kind-of-bland. The Cirrus is the only bass in my collection that I feel the need to use an aural exciter with. The Cirrus does have a fast neck, with a near zero radius, but the G&L has it beat in every other department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I used to have an sr1000 prestige in walnut. REALLY nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigPigPeaches Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Wishbass. But if you can't get one of those, I'd go with the G&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 The Tribute and the Ibanez are 2 different instruments. I own a USA G&L, but I wouldn't recommend the Tribute over the Ibanez. Why ? They are different instruments. The Ibanez is a neck through, it aas great electronics and a very fast neck. The Tribute is a bolt-on, has a Fenderish-feel... Both are versatile. I used to think that the number of switches on my G&L made it more versatile BUT the more traditionnal electronics on the Ibanez do the job well. What you get with the Iby that you don't with a G&L is : a balance knob (you can use only either one or both pickups on the G&L, not a customized blend) and a mid control (can be very handy). What you don't get with the Iby : active/passive switch (if you're into it, I never use it) and a series/parallel switch (one of the settings on the G&L is actually too noisy to record, I use only one of them). I wouldn't go with the Peavey and choose the one I prefer between the 2 others. Very different feel though... Right now I think I'd choose the Ibanez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tolka Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 go for the G&L! +1. I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have a Tribute and a BXP Cirrus. I'd go with the Tribute. The BXP is a nice bass, but I prefer the setup on the Tribute for gigging. The active/passive switch and passive pickups on the Tribute give it the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I actually found my sr1000 rather limited it was too "pretty" sounding. If I played jazz it would have been ok, I guess. But I was playing mostly blues rock at the time and no matter what I did, I couldnt' get a sound out of it that I wanted. It was a beautiful bass, and played great, but it was just to "sterile" sounding for me. It was one of those basses that I loved to play until I plugged it in. I prefer passive electronics, so that's probably why I didnt like it so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Xuf Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I've never really played a more solid bass than a Cirrus. I got mine for $500 mint off the HC Classifieds =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'd say the G&L. Top-notch build quality, feel, sound and versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 The only thing I'd say about the G&L is that the Tributes are a bit unforgiving to play. Bung notes, slides etc. If your technique isn't decent, you'll know it I rate the high end Ibanez's quite highly, and would probably choose one of them over the Tribute myself. However, based on what you're wanting to play I'd be running with the G&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 My SR 1005 EFM is a tone MONSTER, is comfy-cozy to play, has sustain for months, and the sweepable mid is almost spoiling me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members emmaporkchop Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 The G&L and Ibanez are both really good. The Ibanez will probably hold it's value a little better. Depending on how much you want to spend, try to find a good used Hamer Cruise bass, or I highly recommend the MIM Fender P Deluxe active basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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