raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Bassists :-) I'm new to the forum, and am searching for my first Bass guitar. I've whittled it down to either an Ibanez SR300, or a Peavey Millenium, but both of these have rather thin necks it seems, and I have a pair of the biggest hands around. Wondering if this could present a problem with these thinner necks? If I have to get a thicker necked Bass does anyone have any recommendations for a model in the same price bracket as the Ibanez and the Peavey (£200 - £300) ? Loving this forum, and hope to be playing soon :-) Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Squier Precision. P necks are thick. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks, Deanovw :-) I'll add it to my shortlist! It does seem to be about the most popular Bass there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'll second that. Squier Vintage Mod or Classic Vibe P Bass should be just the ticket. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks Liam, I just had a look at those and the Vintage Mod looks very nice. The price is just right as well :-) I'll get on Youtube and have a closer look, I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I have a Squier P and an Ibby SR300 and I love both. I would recommend trying one out in a shop or if you live near a basschat member then I'm sure someone would let you have a noodle on theirs....I am in the Chesham/Amersham area if you are any where near here and you are welcome to try mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) To add to your journey, don't overlook the Vintage brand - they are a brand in their own right, not to be confused with the Vintage Modified line from Squier. They do fabulous 'copies' of the classic Precision, Jazz and Musicman models. They are extremely well made with high quality hardware (tuners, bridge, knobs) and great pickups, as well as being very cost effective. They are distributed by JHS Ltd (www.jhs.co.uk). Cheers Geoff Edited October 22, 2013 by RandomBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for the offer, Johnnyboy :-) Alas, I'm many miles away and car-less at the moment. Interesting that you have both the Ibanez and Squier....Do they both feel good to play, then? Have you got medium sized hands? Maybe I shouldn't be so concerned at hand size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Love it, RandomBass :-) I'll check them out, now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Tony Butler V4 they make is particularly nice by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hand size has little to do with it - whatever feels most comfy is what you should go with. try some out in a shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm just watching the videos on the JHS site, RandomBass. They sound good and beefy, and that Black on black finish looks sweet :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks Paul, I'm thinking the same way now. There's a guitar dedicated music shop fairly near me, which I'll check out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Whereabouts are you raindog? I have a V4 (and one of their Jazz models) you are welcome to try out. I'm near Brighton. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1382433519' post='2251971'] Hand size has little to do with it - whatever feels most comfy is what you should go with. try some out in a shop! [/quote] This. I haven't got very big hands but I far prefer big, chunky necks to skinny, narrow ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'd start with a Fender sized neck. I can't stand narrow string spacing. My preference is for Lakland neck profiles, which are at the wider, less chunky, end of the Fender scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Also, the Yamaha BB424 has a chunky neck profile, compared to the Ibby SR etc. It's also a highly versatile instrument which will serve you well. They pop up on here from time to time, and you will get more bang for your buck buying secondhand on BC if you are so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm in Bournemouth, Geoff, thanks for the offer, though! The good thing is that Bournemouth seems to have more than it's fair share of Music shops. Interesting, Rhys! It just goes to show that whatever feels comfortable is the important thing, and logic plays no part in it. My gut feeling is that a thinner neck will suit me, but my brain says that my frying pan hands would suit a big neck. I shall have to suck it and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ta, Geoff. The Yamaha will go on the list of possibles :-) I'll check it out now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ta, Chris! More good information :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 A WISHBASS has a pretty massive neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Xilddx! I just had a look at those Wishbasses......Wow! I was expecting a massive price tag (almost as massive as the neck) but they're pretty reasonable. If I ever get expert enough for Fretless playing they'd be first on the list. Love the sculptural look of some of those Basses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1382438028' post='2252062'] ....A WISHBASS has a pretty massive neck.... [/quote] That's because he doesn't use truss rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 That's pretty radical, Chris. I wonder if his necks eventually look like corkscrews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='raindog' timestamp='1382441876' post='2252112'] ....That's pretty radical, Chris. I wonder if his necks eventually look like corkscrews?.... [/quote] I think the extra wood covers it, but you've got to be good at wood work, finishing, electrics and general instrument making if you buy a Wishbass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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