Members TheKinks Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hey all I play electric guitar and am thinking about picking up a decent bass and amp to play around with. I would most likely be playing Les Claypool(Primus/Oysterhead) type stuff. I have about an $700-800 limit. Anyone have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 everyone here will have a sugesstion mine would be Schecter C4 bass and Ashdown amp but your the one who will be playing it so just go and play as many combonations as you can and pick what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheKinks Posted December 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hmmm. Good point. Only thing is my GC doesnt have a big bass amp selection. I really like the Schecter 4 string Stiletto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 Schecter Makes very nice bass's I have a C4 and love the thing even over my gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zeke27 Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 Depending on how big your hands are, you may want to consider a short neck bass. You can get a hamer slammer for under $200 and spend the rest on a decent amp. If you're not playing out, consider a direct in box, pod or sans amp for sound modulation.I took up bass after years on guitar and I use a hamer slammer into a j station or a submarine pedal into a peavey keyboard amp and have a great time. The smaller neck is very similar to my guitar necks. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Here is my suggestionRogue LX 400 ProAshdown Mag 300 Bass Headand a Mag 410 Cab which will run you about $829.00 if you bought from MF or another online merchantbut that would be an excellent rig:thu:my second choice on an amp and cab to stay within a budget would br GK Brat Pack half stack.on second thought I would just say {censored} it and spend the extra bucks to get the Ashdown rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Here is my suggestionRogue LX 400 ProAshdown Mag 300 Bass Headand a Mag 410 Cab which will run you about $829.00 if you bought from MF or another online merchantbut that would be an excellent rig:thu:my second choice on an amp and cab to stay within a budget would br GK Brat Pack half stack.on second thought I would just say {censored} it and spend the extra bucks to get the Ashdown rig I'd stay very far away from Rogue. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Going new cuts the quality of decent stuff you can get. Go used, for sure. Hit up Craigslist, the ads here or talkbass. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'd stay very far away from Rogue.Yo. And what the {censored} is wrong with Rogue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 tey r gey. I recall the last two rogues that members here have brought, seem to have had problems with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 tey r gey. I recall the last two rogues that members here have brought, seem to have had problems with them. r not gay! I Have 4 of them and no problems with any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheKinks Posted December 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 I will most likely go over my budget wich is alright. Assuming it feels good I will get the schecter stiletto. All I need to know is whats a good amp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Aah the list is endless. I use Ampeg and build my own cabs with peavey speakers but Ashdown,GK,Peavey,Masa,Mark Bass,Traynor are all good Amps It just depends on what your looking for and how much you are willing to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheKinks Posted December 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Well the sound im going for is what Les Claypool plays in the band Primus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'm not a primus fan but i'm guessing probably SS maybe something like a masa or ampeg but there are others here that can probably tell you what kind of strings he uses. I'm sure someone will show up and help you out more than I can. theres a lot of primus fans here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Well the sound im going for is what Les Claypool plays in the band Primus. .....and have monies left over!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonMartin Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 well he plays a carl thompson 4 string and 6 string fretless, and they are about 3000-6000 dollars each. put if you want a primus sound you should get something with humbuckers. i think youd like a schecter, ive played stilettos (wait, do they have JB-pickups?) several times, and the sound is incredibly satisfying. and they are rather cheap aswell. but dont choose the bass over how it looks, play a few then choose something built as the one you liked the most. i played a p-bass until i started slapping, and i hated the slap sound you got from the p-bass pickups. but remember, "a poor craftsman blames his tools" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 I believe the stelleto is HB but yes you will want something with buckers. And by the way you can listen to lugs advice just DON"T listen to his MP3s you've been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members picker13 Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'd recommend a solid quality starter bass and an amp big enough to jam with others, yet small enough to haul around and play for practicing alone. I'm a huge fan of the entry level Yamaha basses -- good quality at an excellent price. Amps are a bit more difficult, but I'd recommend a combo amp with more than 100 watts of power. Decent amps in your price range are listed below: Bass: Yamaha RBX170 4 string for $180. Get a case or gig bag to protect it.Amps: Choice of Ampeg BA115 HP for $550, Ashdown MAG C210-T for $550, Peavey TNT 115 for $560, or Yorkville YM 200TC for $519. All in your budget, yet giving you USEABLE equipment that will have some resale value (or even keep as back-up or practice gear if you ever upgrade), and avoiding junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheKinks Posted December 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Well I dont play out so I am not to worried about portability. So a Schecter with EMGz wont get me the sound I want. So I should go for this one? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Stiletto-Deluxe4-Bass?sku=513047 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 Well the sound im going for is what Les Claypool plays in the band Primus. lol, then you will have lots of time over the next 5 or so years of perfecting your "slap style" bass playing to get whatever equipment you need. i would suggest you go to a guitar store and play all most/all/alot of basses there until you find one that fits. get an ashdown electric blue combo amp. lots of bang for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted December 3, 2007 Members Share Posted December 3, 2007 And what the {censored} is wrong with Rogue? Between the crappy fretwork, weak construction, terrible tuners, horrible electronics and poor wood for the body and neck, Rogue is the worst bass I've ever played. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Roguetitan Posted December 4, 2007 Members Share Posted December 4, 2007 Between the crappy fretwork, weak construction, terrible tuners, horrible electronics and poor wood for the body and neck, Rogue is the worst bass I've ever played. Yo. HA were you playing one of the 99 dollar models? because it is obvious you have never played one of the LX Pro models because their quality is right up there with the Peavey Millineum, IBanez SRX2 EX1 or a Schecter Stiletto and surpasses Dean and any Squier ever made. the Rogue VB1 is also a very nice playing bass IMO sounds as good as a Hofner Icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted December 4, 2007 Members Share Posted December 4, 2007 HA were you playing one of the 99 dollar models? because it is obvious you have never played one of the LX Pro models because their quality is right up there with the Peavey Millineum, IBanez SRX2 EX1 or a Schecter Stiletto and surpasses Dean and any Squier ever made. the Rogue VB1 is also a very nice playing bass IMO sounds as good as a Hofner Icon. Sounds like you are pitting it up against tough competition. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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