toolapcblack Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 hi im looking for new/used bass but modern times mean that its hard to try certain models out the shortlist is Carvin bass kit bk40 Ibanez SRXXXX any of the range from 500-1200 or ATK800 Overwater tanglewood Jazz (ive tried the aspiration which is great just prefer a 34") i dont slap just fingers no pick mostly metal hard rock 70/80s Rock/Pop all advice gratefully received which would be the best bang for buck? thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1592 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Can't speak for the Carvin and although I haven't played any of the SR500+ I have played the SR300. It is very comfortable to play, I'm not a fan of the curved top for slapping but if you're not going to be doing any of that then I doubt you'll have any problems with it. The 3 band eq allows for a wide variety of tones, although I found the pickups on the SR300 were a little weak (can't speak for any of the higher models). I currently own an Overwater Tanglewood Jazz and prefer it over any of the other basses I've owned. It just feels right to me; very comfortable, clarity from the pickups and easy tone shaping on the fly with the 2 band eq and [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5khz[/font][/color] boost push/pull pot. This may be a biased opinion but I just find that it is such an easily playable instrument and offers a huge tonal pallet. Edited March 27, 2016 by jack1592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolapcblack Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) cheers jack1592 ive got the chance of a Ibanez SR700 or a SR1600 for just £160 more, is the 1600 worth the extra £160(it has nordstrand pups, doesnt seem to have any other major differences) ive a an original Peavey Cirrus that i should sell but would never get what its worth and its an amazing bass i just struggle on the 1st/2nd frets with my small hands, im hoping that the 34" Ibanez will be much more suitable cheers j Edited March 28, 2016 by toolapcblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Never owned one but people go crazy for the Overwater/Tanglewood Jazz basses on here. They do look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolapcblack Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 its a shame i cannot try all these out...really torn between the Overwater/tanglewood, and the SRs(700 or 1600) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Where about are you? Hanks in Denmark Street have the Overwaters/Tanglewoods in stock. Top floor right at the back. Lovely basses. Is a London trip accessible? Edited March 29, 2016 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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