JonnyScaramanga Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) There's a Charvel Model 2B on Gumtree for £160. That seems a good price (although Richtone recently [url="http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/charvel_model_2b_bass_mij_80s_bass_guitar_2nd_hand-yother32094.asp"]sold one for £129[/url]), but I don't know much about these basses. My budget is about £250, and I had been on the lookout for an old Japanese Squier Precision (a Silver Series maybe) or a Classic Vibe. It's nowhere near me, so I'd have to have it shipped down. Obviously buying sight unseen is always a risk, but I found an old Basschat thread where someone had bought a Model 2B for £180 and people were saying it was a good deal, so I expect I wouldn't lose much money if I don't like it. How does the quality of these Charvels tend to compare with a decent Squire? [b]EDIT:[/b] Sorry, meant to post this in Basses but put it in the wrong section. Can't see how to move it. Edited February 29, 2016 by JonnyScaramanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi Jonny, It should be an excellent bass, the only reason they are so cheap at the moment is because the pointy headstock look is rather out of fashion, I am sure you will find it an easy match for a Silver Series Squire or a Classic Vibe bass (although the classic vibe is from a different era completely) If you can live with the pointy headstock I am sure you will end up with a cracking bass and, if they ever come back into fashion you will have an original Jap bass which surely at that point will go up in value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I had a Charvel model 1B donkeys years ago and it was a great bass. Really loud and punchy and played great. I also had a silver series squier P a year later and personally i'd say the charvel was better build and sound, tho the squier was cool and looked a bit more trad obviously! Both good basses tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) I have a 2B as my spare. It lacks bottom end but it's a very smooth bass with low action and built solidly. Bought new around 1987. Edited February 29, 2016 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) TimR sums it up. I have had mine from new and use it as a spare too. The build quality is good. I have replaced the original passive pups with some active EMG's which helps with the overall sound. Don't worry about the pointy headstock. It will be a good buy so go for it. Edited February 29, 2016 by mep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 i had a 2B for a few years, great bass - brilliant neck and a bargain price usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) I take it it`s the one on Glasgow Gumtree? The guy has been trying to shift it for weeks. Nearly bought it myself. There is a black one for sale in a Glasgow pawn shop but he is looking for £399 for it! But I think there is a US version, possibly with a thru neck, so it may be that or he is just a chancer. Edited February 29, 2016 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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