Members resojo Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I'm a guitarist that wants to learn bass mostly for recording purposes and don't even plan on getting an amp right now. With that in mind, I'd like some advice on which one to get. I've been researching for a few months & have decided to get a jazz bass through a website in the UK........ People here in France price their used guitars based on the price of new guitars found locally in music stores, so in many cases used instruments are priced the same or even above what I can find a new one for online through a site located in England or Germany. I hear that the Squiers aren't very consistent, but I know that the vintage modified and vibe series are a cut above the others..... I'd have to wait until next month to get the Classic Vibe, but I could order any of the others tomorrow. Is it worth waiting another month for the Vibe or would one of the others be adequate? I'm looking at the following basses:http://www.dv247.fr/invt/12176/ http://www.dv247.fr/invt/40767/http://www.dv247.fr/invt/12181/http://www.dv247.fr/invt/54852/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 Save up for the Classic Vibe, or get a Vintage Modified Jazz like this one. I bought one for my nephew this past summer for his 13th birthday.I went to visit over Christmas and did a basic set-up for him. They're nice basses for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 Save up for the Classic Vibe, or get a Vintage Modified Jazz like this one. I bought one for my nephew this past summer for his 13th birthday.I went to visit over Christmas and did a basic set-up for him. They're nice basses for the money. I've talked a few friends now out of more expensive basses in favour of the VM series stuff. Every single one thanked me after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 26, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've been impressed with the Vintage Modified Series, but for each I've worked on, the truss rod and neck were not strong enough to handle high tension (usually flatwound) strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've been impressed with the Vintage Modified Series, but for each I've worked on, the truss rod and neck were not strong enough to handle high tension (usually flatwound) strings. But you are pre-disposed against them too, to be fair. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 26, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2009 But you are pre-disposed against them too, to be fair. :poke: Right. It wouldn't be a problem for me, just putting it out there for anyone that would use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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