Members resojo Posted September 9, 2008 Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 I want an inexpensive bass to use for my home recordings. I don't have much experience playing bass, but I've messed around with them from time to time through the years. I basically want to be able to do all the parts myself. I am a singer, drummer, guitar, dobro, and mandolin player. I want the bass for both electric and acoustic styles of music. I want to get an inexpensive bass and was thinking about one for under 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wnm Posted September 9, 2008 Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 Guitar and mandolin? Cool!! Guitar and banjo as far as I'm concerned. I like playing my (very) cheap bass : $95 (68 euros) http://www.thomann.de/fr/harley_benton_hbp90bk_shortscale_ebass.htm Short sample? http://guitarlover.free.fr/bassmix.mp3 Pas si mal non? (not too bad...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billystrat Posted September 9, 2008 Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 Are there stores around you? Your best bet is to go play as many basses as you can. Don't worry about brand name, just play any and ever bass in your price range. Pay close attention to if the bass makes any unwanted noise. (ground buzz, weird hum etc.) Play it up and down the neck and hear for yourself if it sounds even. I've had great sounding recordings with $100 Squier basses and I've had bad sounding recordings with higher end stuff. To my ear a P-bass is the easiest to get sounding good in a recording situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members resojo Posted September 9, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've bought from Thomann before, but I don't want a short scale bass. the shipping expenses are cheaper at thomann, so when I decide on what I want, I'll consider them. I do have a few stores around I can try basses at & I live right outside of Paris, but after checking the internet sites for stores in the area nothing comes close to the prices i can get at that one website I mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matthewbass Posted September 9, 2008 Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 The Ibanez GSR 200 would be a really good option for you. I think it's $200 or so and comes with active pickups and a P and J pickup arrangement. Active pickups are very important when dealing with cheaper basses because you are going to have the higher end drop off in volume unless they're active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members resojo Posted September 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the comments.... I have been doing more research and have decided to spend a little more money and I'm leaning towards getting a Squier Vintage Modified or even more likely the classic vibe 60's model. These models seem to get a lot of praise on here and other bass forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted September 11, 2008 Members Share Posted September 11, 2008 I think that the Squier is a great option. There are several compressors that don't color the tone. I don't think of it as an effect at all. I leave my compressor on all the time (though, I don't use a ton). The Vintage Modified is really good, and with a bit of TLC and work, they can be incredible. Here is a clip of a used Peavey P-bass I bought for $50. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=851175 Good sounds can be had on the cheap. The reply that you quoted in the original seems like someone is just trying to push their favorite bass on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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