Members cheesemaster Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 I've been listening to some Larry Graham lately and now I need a bass. I'm in the price range of ~$300 new or used. I just need something that sounds decent and plays well, preferably with J Bass pickups. I don't know a lot about basses, but I just need something that's a good middle-of-the-road bass; nothing too extravagant. I might take a trip to some music stores this weekend, so tell me what to look out for when I try out basses too. I know a thing or two about guitars, so I'm not total nubsauce when it comes to stringed instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 what stores might you go to?Does the $300 include an amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SelenaBassGirl Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 you can get a started kit from musician's friend-I got mine for $320 total. Came with bass, amp, headphones, tuner, cord, strap, gig bag, DVD..it is a nice bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basste Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Squier Jazz bass vintage modified. And you can slap like a freaky bootsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheesemaster Posted January 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 what stores might you go to?Does the $300 include an amp? I'm just going to local stores. There aren't any Guitar Centers for miles around here. Squier Jazz bass vintage modified. And you can slap like a freaky bootsy If Squier's basses are like their guitars, then I don't think that's what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 I would say G&L Tribute L2000, used. They go for around $350 used, and they are a probably the best bang-for-the-buck bass you can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm just going to local stores. There aren't any Guitar Centers for miles around here.If Squier's basses are like their guitars, then I don't think that's what I want. The quality of the VM Series is much better than a standard Squier. A number of forumites here play them and rave about the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 The quality of the VM Series is much better than a standard Squier. A number of forumites here play them and rave about the bass. I agree, much better than your average Squier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Squier Jazz VM... theyre nothing like your regular Squier.... theyre really awesome... especially the Jazz model... or else: www.rondomusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Get a Yammaha RBX 170 and a Peavey Max 158, 110 or112 depending on which one your budget allows you to buy. you would be better off with the 112 but all three are good little practice amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Canton Music Center: check out Peavey, Ibanez and DeanGulia Music Studio: check out Yamaha, Fender, Austin (fender clones) and Rockbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheesemaster Posted January 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Canton Music Center: check out Peavey, Ibanez and DeanGulia Music Studio: check out Yamaha, Fender, Austin (fender clones) and Rockbass Well, you're obviously not from around here, but Gulia doesn't sell used instuments, they're mostly a piano shop and their Fenders are overpriced. Canton Music Center is terrible. They are really strict about letting you try out their instruments and they're also very, very overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, you're obviously not from around here, but Gulia doesn't sell used instuments, they're mostly a piano shop and their Fenders are overpriced. Canton Music Center is terrible. They are really strict about letting you try out their instruments and they're also very, very overpriced. I wasn't telling you to buy it there, just check them out. Buy the bass wherever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 I wasn't telling you to buy it there, just check them out. Buy the bass wherever you want. Exactly. Use them to try out instruments. Then buy them used online. Talkbass.com has a forum dedicated to bassist selling their gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueEcho811 Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 I've been listening to some Larry Graham lately and now I need a bass. I'm in the price range of ~$300 new or used. I just need something that sounds decent and plays well, preferably with J Bass pickups. I don't know a lot about basses, but I just need something that's a good middle-of-the-road bass; nothing too extravagant. I might take a trip to some music stores this weekend, so tell me what to look out for when I try out basses too. I know a thing or two about guitars, so I'm not total nubsauce when it comes to stringed instruments. www.rondomusic.com That's all you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Exactly. Use them to try out instruments. Then buy them used online. Talkbass.com has a forum dedicated to bassist selling their gear. Uhhh we do too! http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=10&f=83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted January 17, 2008 Members Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, you're obviously not from around here, but Gulia doesn't sell used instuments, they're mostly a piano shop and their Fenders are overpriced. Canton Music Center is terrible. They are really strict about letting you try out their instruments and they're also very, very overpriced. I will not buy from a shop that will not me check out the gear. Besides you don't buy a Bass guitar from a paino shop. If there are no other music shops in where you are located you will be better off buying online for the simple fact that you are going to over pay for an instrument for the simple fact that that piano shop don't have to compete for your business. another alternative is to check out your local craigslist but like I said in my first post... This +this will make cheesemaster do this ---> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catsandstrats Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 how much are the Highway Ones...I played one the other day and it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 how much are the Highway Ones...I played one the other day and it was awesome. New $750.00 to $800.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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