Members The Insomniac Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 They are all fine basses so it would have to come down to your personal preference. I would think the Geddy would be my pick but I would play them all twice if one didn't hit me in the gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Jerome Howard I've played a SRX300, and it seemed a little cheesy, but sounded great.How much better is the SRX700? i can't really compare, as i've never played the 300, but the 700 is neck-through (which some people swear by, and some could care less about), the hardware is pretty top notch, the electronics are pretty good as well. fit and finish were beyond excellent. my only ONLY complaint about my 700 was the fact that it was heavy...nearly T-40 heavy in fact. other than that, it was an awesome bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser Of those listed, Fender Geddy Lee. My reasoning: It already has a better bridge, pickups, and I think finish than the Highway 1 Fender at about the same price. It isn't a P/J. In most P/Js, you end up getting lots of P and the J does nothing, and you won't get as smooth a tone as a standard J. The Ibanez and the other Fender are both very nice, but both are active basses. Although active basses DO sound nice, many are somewhat fussy on settings. I prefer passive for everyday playing, and to new players. If nothing else, you won't have to change a battery every other month or so. The Geddy Lee has a very thin neck. Make sure it isn't uncomfortable first, before buying. If you have a Cort dealer nearby, also check out the GB99. Its a Jazz bass, with many features comparable or superior to the Geddy Lee. The pickups are not the best but otherwise it should be as good as or better than the Geddy in many respects. Its also passive. Most other Corts in that price are active. If money really becomes an issue, you can try www.rondomusic.net for some cheap, well-made gear. +2 ....this is (IMHO) great advice....The Geddy is a good solid bass ready to go at a good price...you will not be regret it...like SBB said...good bridge, good pickups and I agree much better finish that the Highway 1if you want to save some $$ follow the Rondo link and get a P or J from SX....Cort makes some super instruments and the value is tops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 If those are my choices, give me the Aerodyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbass_groovin Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 +1 go wit that Geddy also check out a used MM Stingray 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Geddy Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruven Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 I'd choose an ash bodied, Mexi standard Jazz and put Duncan pickups in it. Costs about the same and, IMO, will sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Aerodyne because it looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 I'd agree with everyone about the Geddy, 'cept the fact that the binding on the neck is painted drives me nutz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Jerome Howard By telling me WHY, I might learn something. I've never trusted Fender's QC for starters. That and I've yet to play a Fender I like. There's a few other forumites that can delve into things more but that's my I'm-tired-and-haven't-had-coffee-yet list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenyearsgone Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 I would personally sit on the cash and save up for something better. You can get some higher end quality basses used for the same price as something not-so-great new. I wouldn't pick any of those, but if I HAD to pick one it would be the Geddy Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Gruven I'd choose an ash bodied, Mexi standard Jazz and put Duncan pickups in it. Costs about the same and, IMO, will sound better. there are ash bodied mexi Jazz basses?? I have only seen Alder even on special issues recently...except for the Agathis models they made a few years back.... I wish fender did offer Ash bodies or maple fretboards on their MIM Ps and Js..... However you could find a good MIJ Fender on ebay or similar...those are sweet and you can find maple fretboards and possible ash bodies....but that Geddy is a nice MIJ Jazz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by tenyearsgone I would personally sit on the cash and save up for something better. You can get some higher end quality basses used for the same price as something not-so-great new.I wouldn't pick any of those, but if I HAD to pick one it would be the Geddy Lee. for a beginner? I think he is aiming at some very nice gear for his stated level...anything more expensive could be a waste if bass turns out to not be his thing.... others to consider would be MTD Kingston, G&L Tribute SB2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenyearsgone Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by PrestiaRules for a beginner? I think he is aiming at some very nice gear for his stated level...anything more expensive could be a waste if bass turns out to not be his thing....others to consider would be MTD Kingston, G&L Tribute SB2 My bad, I wasn't thinking of the beginner part.The Geddy Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerome Howard Posted November 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 OK guys....after trying out a Geddy Lee, an Aerodyne, a Deluxe Active Jazz, and a bunch of other basses, I chose the..... *IBANEZ SRX700* I also had a guy play them, who is pretty good, and he played a bunch of styles for me to listen to. It just plain sounded better to me, and was able to get just about ANY sound I wanted. Bottom end is superb and it can also do a lot of treble. It can sound like a Rock bass, OR a Jazz bass. It can "slap". The body is Swamp Ash and it has a thru neck. I can pluck a string without it being plugged in, and the body resonates for quite some time. Plugged in, the sustain is such that I can go take a leak, and come back, and its still going.....It is a little heavy, but not bad. Made in Korea, the quality control was excellent, and I can't find a flaw on it, or anything not to like. The active EQ gives me a LOT of sound options. The Fender Active did too, but the SRX700 had it for LUNCH! It just plain sounded superior. The neck feels great, and the action was set up perfectly. Bottom line......it flat out beat the others, head to head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Xanadu-PyRo Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 go with the Ibanez SRX700, i like ibanez basses, and i dont like fenders you should get a yamaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruven Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by PrestiaRules I wish fender did offer Ash bodies or maple fretboards on their MIM Ps and Js..... Just looked at one in my local GC last week. Same price as all the others. It has a rosewood board. They wanted (I think) $439 for it. I'm sure you'll be able to find one somewhere. I hate it when people do that. I have no reason to bull{censored} anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Active Jazz, reason, they look good:) ToeJam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerome Howard Posted November 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 OK guys....after trying out a Geddy Lee, an Aerodyne, a Deluxe Active Jazz, and a bunch of other basses, I chose the..... *IBANEZ SRX700* I also had a guy play them, who is pretty good, and he played a bunch of styles for me to listen to. It just plain sounded better to me, and was able to get just about ANY sound I wanted. Bottom end is superb and it can also do a lot of treble. It can sound like a Rock bass, OR a Jazz bass. It can "slap". The body is Swamp Ash and it has a thru neck. I can pluck a string without it being plugged in, and the body resonates for quite some time. Plugged in, the sustain is such that I can go take a leak, and come back, and its still going.....It is a little heavy, but not bad. Made in Korea, the quality control was excellent, and I can't find a flaw on it, or anything not to like. The active EQ gives me a LOT of sound options. The Fender Active did too, but the SRX700 had it for LUNCH! It just plain sounded superior. The neck feels great, and the action was set up perfectly. Bottom line......it flat out beat the others, head to head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adrenochrome Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Good man, you went for the true musical instrument. You avoided paying huge money for a silly F... logo on a plank of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 I gotta admit, that model Ibby is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted November 2, 2005 Members Share Posted November 2, 2005 The Ibanez. Fender hasnt advanced their necks, tuners, bridges, or pups enough since the 70's to interest me. With but few exceptions those things are stuff I'd replace on most of todays fenders same as back then, to bring it up to speed. The Ibanez allready has very good neck, tuners, bridge, & pups. No upgrades needed. Whereas a full hardware and pup upgrade, would be desired with most all fenders of today if I was to get one and want it perform as I'd want a bass too. Prefers 24 fret basses also. Something fender doesnt really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted November 2, 2005 Members Share Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by Gruven Just looked at one in my local GC last week. Same price as all the others. It has a rosewood board. They wanted (I think) $439 for it. I'm sure you'll be able to find one somewhere. I hate it when people do that. I have no reason to bull{censored} anyone. did you miss the part where I asked you? there are ash bodied mexi Jazz basses?? I have only seen Alder even on special issues recently...except for the Agathis models they made a few years back.... why would anyone have reason to bull{censored}....I had never seen an ash bodied MIM bass before, can't find one on www.fender.com and was asking for confirmation....relax man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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