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Can't afford the Ibanez now after taking a proper look at finances etc. if I need a new amp, so on bassmerchant I've found a Warwick Rockbass Streamer STD 5 with double bucks for £245, in almond sunburst too, which I haven't been able to find on a rockbass streamer til now. I know you're recommending to look for 2nd hand, but when it's the bass itself for me its personal however sad that sounds! Would the bass I've chosen do a job in metal and indie? Also, I've had a look in the sales section but finding it abit hard to make sense of it all, so if anyone could link me to some good combo amps for no more than £165 or around that, then I'd be truely grateful. Thanks alot guys!

[quote name='joe_bass' post='398034' date='Feb 2 2009, 04:24 PM']That Ibanez seems to always get great reviews. I had a Rockbass 5'er which was great but as Josh has said when you try an actual Warwick it will blow it out of the water. [b]Although with things how they are at present you might be able to pick one up 2nd hand for your budget? LH might be a problem of course though.[/b] As for that amp mate personally I've never really been impressed with Behringer. Perhaps again have a look for something second hand for more bang for your buck?[/quote] Might sound abit snobbish but I don't really fancy having a second hand bass, wouldn't be that bothered about an amp though. What makes do you recommend? It seems like all the good makes seem to try and rip you off

[quote name='josh3184' post='398001' date='Feb 2 2009, 04:00 PM']Not easy being lefty eh?[/quote] Not atall , breaks my heart when I see a good bass RH for such a small price! So mate do you reckon going on spec and value, the rockbass would be a better bet than the ibby? Also, it's abit off topic but could you recommend a good amp? I've seen this one, it seems good? [url="http://www.quicksound.co.uk/dpproduct/Behringer-ULTRABASS-BXL1800A_6690.html"]http://www.quicksound.co.uk/dpproduct/Behr...1800A_6690.html[/url]

[quote name='josh3184' post='397977' date='Feb 2 2009, 03:41 PM']had a rockbass streamer in the early days of my playing, pretty nice bass to be honest, but its playability was knocked outta the park when i moved up to an actual warwick. On the other hand the ibby is a great bass in its own right, although I personally found the neck to be a bit too narrow for my liking at the nut. That's personal preference of course though. Like everyone else has said though, no substitute for trying them out first hand![/quote] Thanks for the insight. I noticed you live pretty near me (I'm in Liverpool), do you come up here when you buy your basses? If so do you know where I could go in and try them out, because Dawsons never have any left handed basses in...

Thanks for your advice guys, could you give me your opinions on the basses I've identified so far? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_rockbass_streamer_std_4_vw_lh.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_rockbass_...std_4_vw_lh.htm[/url] - Within my budget, but would it be a suitable bass for indie? [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/36996"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/36996[/url] - That seems like an absolutely brilliant bass, my (realistic-ish) dream bass. If I could somehow get the money together would it be worth it?

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='397929' date='Feb 2 2009, 02:55 PM']A jazz, p bass, in fact, most basses.[/quote] Could you recommend a specific make or model mate?

Hello all, it's my first posts on the site. Well, I've been playing bass for around 7 months now and I'm progressing well, and feel it's time I got a new bass. I play mostly metal but I have an opportunity to join a gigging indie band so I will need a new bass that would be good for indie music as well. To make it even more specific, I'm also a lefty! Ideally, my price range would be anything upto around £275, if anyone could recommend a bass that would suit my needs I'd be very grateful! Thanks alot guys and gals