Members unclebill98 Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hi all, I am heading to the States and I am looking at picking up a new/2nd bass. Now I know the Fenders and MM and Warwicks are all fairly known over this side of the pond. But Last time I was there I am sure I missed out on some savage gear due to lack of knowledge. I am looking at getting another MusicMan Stingray, Sterling or Bongo but I'd like to maybe get something else while I have the chance.... Thoughts please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 once you get here check out all the local music shops is my advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 You won't find any bass more "savage" than a USA-made Wishbass, but that's definitely not a good thing. Seriously, check a Rickenbacker out, that's the only thing that leaps into my head at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Rickenbacker, maybe G&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Schecter! Also, as much as I'm loath to suggest it, Fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Rickenbacker, maybe G&L well RIC's are only made in the USA, and G&L's are made in Asia and the USA but I can go out and buy either of these tomorrow here in Dublin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think what he's looking for is a brand thats not found anywhere else, basically a really small brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 LaklandSadowskyMike Lull All make basses that you might want to check out if you already fancy the Stingray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billvarez Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 +1 on the Lakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Spector would be a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think what he's looking for is a brand thats not found anywhere else, basically a really small brand.Rickenbackers are really hard to come by in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 I liked the Dingwall I tried. And a +1 to the Lakland idea ala Catphish. Modulus basses are supposed to be nice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Knuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 23, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm just echoing what others have said, but I like the Laklands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 Get a nice used Fender, Ric or T-bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Kindness I am diging the lackland with the 2 dark stars:love:how about a sound clip:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2007 Kindness I am diging the lackland with the 2 dark stars:love:how about a sound clip:thu: Good idea. I don't have any yet, but will be setting up my recording gear and will be able to upload some once I get internet at my house later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Good idea. I don't have any yet, but will be setting up my recording gear and will be able to upload some once I get internet at my house later this week. Cool I will be looking forward to hear itI Imagine it sounds Nice and PHAT:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WillPlay4food Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 PedullaNordstrandBeeMTDBenaventeElrickStambaugh All I can think of at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcantafi Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 KING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowboy Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Does it have to be NORTH America? CoughMIMcough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scampi Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 spector mtd ken smith lakland sadowsky g&l out of the above, I'd say spector and g&l are the most 'savage' soundwise, well suited to forward rock tones the others deliver more classic, fundamental bass tones to my ears with a midrange bias and character that varies with each mfgr, pup config, etc they're ALL great sounds and instruments, just comes down to preference ps - can you bring a wal for me when you visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmerz Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm just echoing what others have said, but I like the Laklands: Kindness, can you tell me what makes that bass a better P than an original? I'm sure they're different, but I've never had the opportunity to pick up a Lakland...I have a '78 P, and am very familiar with its idiosyncrasies and its quirks, how would that Lakland be better? {edit} Don't take my question wrong, it was asked with no attitude at all, I'm just very curious, and don't have any Laklands available anywhere nearby...or the time right now to go looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Does it have to be NORTH America? CoughMIMcough There is more than one country in North America. There is one above, and one below the US. There are different opinions about what other countries and territories are North America, but you get my drift! A MIM is still a north american product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2007 Kindness, can you tell me what makes that bass a better P than an original? I'm sure they're different, but I've never had the opportunity to pick up a Lakland...I have a '78 P, and am very familiar with its idiosyncrasies and its quirks, how would that Lakland be better? {edit} Don't take my question wrong, it was asked with no attitude at all, I'm just very curious, and don't have any Laklands available anywhere nearby...or the time right now to go looking... I didn't take your question wrong, it's a completely fair question. The advantages of the Lakland from my perspective are (1) the oil finished neck feels so much nicer to me than any gloss neck (2) the fretwork is immaculate (3) it isn't 40+ years old and (4) I can walk into the shop or get Dan, Brian, Karl, etc. on the phone anytime I need anything from Lakland. However, there are more similarities than dissimilarities between Lakland and Fender, so I have love for both brands of basses. See: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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