Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 ok, as most of you know, my wife is getting me a bass for my birthday next month. But she still wants there to be some sort of surprise, so I'm supposed to give here a wish list. I told her ANYTHING that SHE got me, I'd love an appreciate. But she says I'm too particular about what I like and dislike. Used is out of the question since she knows nothing about basses or what to look for, so that would mean I'd have to do my own shopping and thereby kill the surprise. So, what do you guys recommend in the 300 and under price range, 300 being the absolute top limit. I'm not into fenders or squires, nice instruments, they just don't do it for me. Would prefer something not just useful but also visually appealing since whatever I get will hang on the living room wall. Throw me some suggestions guys :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 T-40 [/thread] Seriously though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yamaha makes some really nice low-end instruments. You could possibly pickup a Schecter at that price. You can also find a pre-modified/setup SX, or buy cheap and build your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 I like the sr300 ibanez, its already on the list, not to mention my guy at sweetwater quoted me 276 shipped :] GC wants 300 :]I like the rbx374 from yam a LOT, but they are 350pre modded sx wouldnt work because she doesnt want to go with used. a schecter for that price would have to be used too :[so, as it stands right now, the list is ibanez sr300, LOL I'm doing some research on the low end esps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Ahhh I didn't even read the "can't be used" part. In that case I would saaayyy..... You're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 This one has interested me greatly: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-JTKB200-Bass-Guitar?sku=517442 It is $349, though, and I haven't seen any used yet. You could likely score a used ATK-300 for that. I've wanted one of those for quite a while, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 This one has interested me greatly: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-JTKB200-Bass-Guitar?sku=517442 It is $349, though, and I haven't seen any used yet. You could likely score a used ATK-300 for that. I've wanted one of those for quite a while, too. I've been eying the jet king since before they came to the states, and I like the atks too, but it can't be used :[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Ahhh I didn't even read the "can't be used" part. In that case I would saaayyy..... You're screwed. lol there are lots of 300 dollar basses i like, but I've got them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 maybe one of these even though the second one would probably not look at home playing any of the music I play, but who cares it would look damn good purple I'm waiting for death hands to say something about the second one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matthewbass Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hey poomwah, I'd have to completely agree with JacieFB. I've played that Jetking bass a number of times and for that kind of a price tag it's definitely worth it. I think it even rivals an American Jazz believe it or not. The ATK-300 is a sweet sounding instrument as well, but if you're looking for a cheap passive bass definitely go with JTKB200~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hey poomwah, I'd have to completely agree with JacieFB. I've played that Jetking bass a number of times and for that kind of a price tag it's definitely worth it. I think it even rivals an American Jazz believe it or not. The ATK-300 is a sweet sounding instrument as well, but if you're looking for a cheap passive bass definitely go with JTKB200~ thanks for the advice, but the jtkb is too expensive.. I can't say "hey, thanks for wanting to get me a bass for my birthday, oh by the way, I want you to spend more " lol so 300 is the absolute limit on this one... Hell, its not like I NEED another bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matthewbass Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah, good point Well, if I can think of another good bass under $300 I'll let you know....but in the mean time try looking for a used one~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah, good point Well, if I can think of another good bass under $300 I'll let you know....but in the mean time try looking for a used one~! I'm all about used basses lately... but if I get a used one, I'm going to have to go find it and check it out. So then it kills the surprise, because I'd know what I was getting. She doesn't want to take the chance on me giving her a used list and her getting me one with something wrong with it. If I was going for used in that price range, oh my god , the list would be as huge as i wish my cock was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 Ibanez GSR200 4-String Bass with Quilt Maple Top (Translucent Dark Amber*) $219.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 After thumbing through the Musicians Friend bass section sorted down to the $200~300 range, the only one I thought I'd really like to try (other than some of the newer, highly recommended Squiers which you ruled out) is the ESP LTD Viper. I've always liked that body shape better than the SG body shape. I own an old '67 SG 6-string that is loaded with classic mojo and the body still doesn't do anything for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Renfield Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 It's a joke. I know Poomwah's history and he owns a T-40 that he can't play due to back issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 After thumbing through the Musicians Friend bass section sorted down to the $200~300 range, the only one I thought I'd really like to try (other than some of the newer, highly recommended Squiers which you ruled out) is the ESP LTD Viper. I've always liked that body shape better than the SG body shape. I own an old '67 SG 6-string that is loaded with classic mojo and the body still doesn't do anything for me. those do look pretty cool, but I actually like the actual sg body style, especially mine :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 It's a joke. I know Poomwah's history and he owns a T-40 that he can't play due to back issues. oh I can play it... james jamerson style when he was too drunk to play and would lie down flat on his back . that I can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 It's a joke. I know Poomwah's history and he owns a T-40 that he can't play due to back issues. Actually, I got that joke, since I asked him about it yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 That's kinda why I suggested it...I thought you might like a variation on a theme. Whole lotta Daisy Rock going on at that price point, too. There were some neat looking Hamer Slammers, if you're into that sort of thing. I have no data on the Slammers, but I know Hamer has been known to make a fine instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Special-Bass-with-Flame-Maple-Top?sku=516092 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-EX104-Bass-Guitar?sku=515737 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traben-Array-4String-Bass?sku=512053 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted July 25, 2008 Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 oh I can play it... james jamerson style when he was too drunk to play and would lie down flat on his back . that I can do Then the SG bass is really perfect for you, huh? Not a coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Special-Bass-with-Flame-Maple-Top?sku=516092http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-EX104-Bass-Guitar?sku=515737http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traben-Array-4String-Bass?sku=512053 thank you number one. I looked at the first two already, but until now hadn't checked out the traben... VERY interesting :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted July 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2008 hey renfield, imagine this with the REVERSE of your paint scheme, blackburst with silver edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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