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Welladjusted
02-22-2006, 01:10 PM
i'm thinking of picking up a bass for fun.

i'm leaning towards either a squier p-bass or a godin freeway 4-string. is there a worthy bass i've forgotten?
Accept2
02-22-2006, 01:33 PM
Old Peavey models like the Foundation are decent, and very cheap...........
james on bass
02-23-2006, 04:22 PM
i'm thinking of picking up a bass for fun.

i'm leaning towards either a squier p-bass or a godin freeway 4-string. is there a worthy bass i've forgotten?

Godin, Peavey and many of the Ibanez models are nice. I've always been a fan of Ibby's. I wouldn't get a Squier. Perhaps a used MIM Fender, but I understand the Squires to be extremely hit or miss - moreso than MIM Fenders.
Cort makes some fabulous stuff these days. Actually, pretty much any guitar coming out of Korea is made by Cort.
Washburn is another.

There is a tonne of decent lower priced instruments out there. I guess the best would be to play as many as you can to see what feels right for you.
devil6
02-23-2006, 06:36 PM
How Much are you looking to Spend?....Ibanez make quality mid range instruments and if you look around you can probably find a used one fairly cheap
Welladjusted
03-06-2006, 10:00 PM
$500 tops, i'm thinking.

are the OLP music man copies any good? i love the music man basses
james on bass
03-06-2006, 11:25 PM
$500 tops, i'm thinking.

are the OLP music man copies any good? i love the music man basses

I heard they're decent but not stellar.

How 'bout an SX from Rondo? Cheap and great quality for the price after a $20 pot/wiring kit?
http://www.rondomusic.net/bassguitars4.html
Xanadu
03-07-2006, 07:10 PM
I got my yamaha BB for $350 and it's one of the best basses I've ever played.
epy33
03-07-2006, 08:15 PM
Umm, Cheaper Ibanez's are decent, I would suggest one of those.
Burnstwo
03-14-2006, 12:48 PM
Squiers are major hit and miss, but you can be lucky. I was. Extremely lucky.
I've played a couple OLP's and to me, there's just something horribly wrong with them. I find it to be too much of a one-trick pony. For the same price, I'm a fan of Peavey's and Ibanez'. Heck, I'm sure you can find gems at used places for that kind of money.
Mahogany Martin
03-17-2006, 12:32 PM
Happy birthday Burnstwo! The big 3 - 0 huh? Have a good one :food-smiley-004:
ogyen
03-19-2006, 11:28 AM
I got my yamaha BB for $350 and it's one of the best basses I've ever played.

+1, those bb414's and 614 are sweet, way better then the low price would suggest.
Burnstwo
03-22-2006, 11:20 AM
Happy birthday Burnstwo! The big 3 - 0 huh? Have a good one :food-smiley-004:

Hey thanks! It was loads of fun - we even got a 3-bass jam going! Weeeeeeeeee!
bassman blue
03-22-2006, 03:10 PM
i agree that the squier basses do not warrant consideration. my favourite are the Tribute series basses made by G&L. incredible quality and sound for the price. the peavey basses and yamaha basses can also be a great value, especially if you find a good used one.
james on bass
03-22-2006, 06:05 PM
i agree that the squier basses do not warrant consideration. my favourite are the Tribute series basses made by G&L. incredible quality and sound for the price. the peavey basses and yamaha basses can also be a great value, especially if you find a good used one.

The G&L Tribute basses are GREAT basses! About $800 new. I saw a used 5 string online for $450 or so - it was sold in a couple of days.

I'm trying to sell my MF right now, and if it sells I'd like to get a Tribute and a cheaper project fretless bass.