bassickman Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just trying to get a general feel of players on the forum. It's all subjective. What's your favourite bass? I want to know what brand, what model and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I often tell my Fender to pi** off. But it is a love/hate relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 my jv squier - because its the best bass I've ever played- and i get to own it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I swear by all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Fender Precision is my go to bass. I`ve never played a Stingray I didn`t like either. Love the thought of a Jazz, but just can`t get on with them for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ive been through a fair few basses. Alfonso Ituura custom 5, Fender Deluxe series, Fender 75Ri,Charvel, Warwick $$, Fender USA Jazz, Stingray, Shuker Custom4, Shuker Super Jazz. The two basses i have kept are a Japanese made Squier from 82, and a Sandberg Californian RW VM4. Both excellent basses. Best bass ive ever played however is a Sei custom5. Fantastic bass, nothing ive ever played has come near it.But thats from another price range!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulpirie8 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) My German-made Warwick Corvette Standard is by far the best bass I've ever played! Looks good, feels good, is ridiculously light but can take a beating! I think I'll keep it... Edited May 30, 2012 by paulpirie8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I am a massive Sandberg fan, but just bought one of these and it is still amazing me. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177014-nbd-a-corberg-or-is-it-a-sanort/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My last 4 basses have been a Mike Lull PJ5, Lakland 55-94, Wal mk3 and Stingray 5. These cover the last 20 years and they're all 5 string basses. The list of fantastic basses is as long as your arm. Which one depends on you and your budget but I'd recommend you make the jump to 5 string basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I swear-bought my previous bass. 'F*uck me backwards, how much??' I shouted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Those Gus basses, I often think I'd look a right C**t playing one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I love my Stingray, but buy heck I'd love a USA G&L L2500 too.......and my P...........I'd also like a Sadowski............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The Roscoe, its a total workhorse, provides really fantastic tone(s) that fit in the mix and is a delight to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you like the feel of Fenders you will love Sandberg as they are similar but with much better 'tronics. The ones I've played haven't quite lived up to the hype though... in fact one I played felt like it could have been a Squier or something equally as anaemic. Stingray's are fantastic, as are G&Ls (including Tributes) I have both (my G&L is vintage) but all I play now are homebuilt basses. My current main squeeze is my own take on a G&L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I swear by Fenders me, as far as I'm concerned they're the only basses worth considering, all others are failed derivatives of the original blueprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 BAZINGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thoughts on Sanberg...? You can find decent ones for sure. They seem reasonable value for money but they haven't got Fender on the neck. Does this matter...err...?? would your market know one way or another...? Do you want a good bass or a bass that people will think is cool..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 P bass. It may be a the most common bass in the world, but there's a reason why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Seriously though: Favourite brand: Gibson Favourite model: dunno, my three (currently) are very different and I love playing each of them. Why? Because contrary to what some might say, they really are tremendous basses. I love the sound, I love the looks, I love the chunky necks and if I'm perfectly honest then despite my potty-mouthed advocacy of Gibson basses I paradoxically love the fact that relatively few people play them. Me vs. the world and all that. But I'd still play them in a parallel universe where they were the most popular basses in the world because ultimately, to me, they're fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1338372594' post='1673357'] I swear by Fenders me, as far as I'm concerned they're the only basses worth considering, all others are failed derivatives of the original blueprint. [/quote] And you drive one of these:- And live in one of these:- How did you ever even get on this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 For me it's either a Stingray or a Sterling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I saw the first half of the thread title in the 'latest posts' bit and Sandberg was my first thought. Versatile, well built, great to play and look at, wouldn't be without mine. Would never part with my Stingray either but I don't find it as versatile as the Sandberg is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Dingwall, a major improvement on the basic design, my go-to bass... oh, and my Fenderbird and FrankenP, because they're pretty much unique, and I built them. And my early Warwick Fortress has the best neck I've ever played. That's it for now, but I reserve the right to change my mind, although in the case of the Dingwall, I seriously doubt it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Stingray. Never thought I'd say it, but it absolutely is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ibanez has been my choice of bass for the past 20 odd years. Solid reliable workhorses with a great sound. Bass to swear by for me would be a Ritter. Canny fekkin afford one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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