BassApprentice Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 So I need would like a new bass. Once some gear goes I'll have roughly £800 and I've kind-of-maybe narrowed it down to 3 options. Cheapest - Sire V5 or V7. They just get so much good press that it's hard to ignore Middle - The lovely P body with barts that @Aero71 is selling with a Status Neck Top - A Reverend Mercalli 4 Three very different options, and I know these threads never actually help but it's just easier to have somewhere to drop your thoughts when your partner doesn't care what you do 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Sires are excellent basses, can't go wrong. But I'd go for the P with Status neck. I've not seen it, don't know the cost, but it's just different and I bet a carbon fibre neck sounds and feels great. You'll always be able to get hold of a Sire. Or a Rev. Get the weird thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Just been looking at @Aero71's P body - adding a Status neck would give somebody a lot of bass for not a big outlay. As you say, Sires are attracting a lot of attention at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Get a Lakland 55-01 and upgrade the pre amp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Possible investment - prices seem to be going in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Get a status neck and IMHO get the jazz one unless you like chunky-it’s without doubt made from unicorn horns and is probably the best thing I have played. Follow the instructions to install and drill etc and everything will be fine and you can have something like this - but better in your case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 What have you got already? Personally I'd prefer to have the one that's most different in tone/feel to what I already have. Well, as long as it's not headless 😂 I've played around on a Sire V7 Vintage and it's a lot of bass for the money - great preamp and lots of tones available. If you're looking at a Jazz I'd also chuck in the G&L JB Tribute. They've gone up a bit in price recently but over the past 8 months I've seen them for £320-350, so if you're not in any hurry it could be worth hanging on to see if any sales pop up before xmas or in Jan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, Jonesy said: What have you got already? Personally I'd prefer to have the one that's most different in tone/feel to what I already have. Well, as long as it's not headless 😂 Well, after things have moved on, I'll have my Bronco and a Fretless Squier Jazz. So looking for something versatile (a Lakland would suit) but I am always looking for the different things, hence the Rev and I've just seen a MTD Kingston Super 5 on Reverb with a Nordstrand in it which is also tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I live Aero’s Precision body but it’s a leap of faith to assume that adding a Status neck will give you more than you could get for the same money in an intact bass. Graphite necks really work on some basses and not on others. it would look bloody good for sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Ohh yeah, just checked out that P body for sale and it would look deliciously mean with a status neck! How about a Musicman USA Sub? Or..... You could get an Epiphone Jack Casady AND some sort of pro thunderbird and still have change from £800. There are some nice Japanese Precisions kicking around in the classifieds too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) The V5 with the Roasted maple neck looks great, with the extra £400 you could upgrade hardware/pickups and make it into a beast Edited October 22, 2020 by danbowskill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Jonesy said: Ohh yeah, just checked out that P body for sale and it would look deliciously mean with a status neck! How about a Musicman USA Sub? Or..... You could get an Epiphone Jack Casady AND some sort of pro thunderbird and still have change from £800. There are some nice Japanese Precisions kicking around in the classifieds too. I second this. The USA SUB is unrivalled for quality and value for money. I love mine to bits! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 17 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Three very different options, Quite - what kinda sound are you actually looking for? there’s two valid reasons I think for buying a bass- 1) Gas - you just want it, you don’t know why but you just do. Whether a colour combination, or a specific model you want have one to try out and cross something off the Bucket list. 2) a specific sound, useage or tone you want. I’ve no idea which way you are going with your short list - but my advice is get your bucket list out and follow the GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 3 hours ago, LukeFRC said: Quite - what kinda sound are you actually looking for? there’s two valid reasons I think for buying a bass- 1) Gas - you just want it, you don’t know why but you just do. Whether a colour combination, or a specific model you want have one to try out and cross something off the Bucket list. 2) Gas. - you just want it, you don’t know why but you just do. Whether a colour combination, or a specific model you want have one to try out and cross something off the Bucket list. I’ve no idea which way you are going with your short list - but my advice is get your bucket list out and follow the GAS! Fixed it for you Luke 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Also, I've never owned a brand new bass, always gone used. I know that you instantly lose money on new things but the idea of the bass being mine first does appeal to me a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Addressing some points raised - the USA Sub, the finish is just a no for me. I appreciate it can be taken off and refinished but I'm not feeling the want to do that. Yes, the Status neck not working is a risk and then you are left with a neck and the body, but it is loaded with Barts and is ready for a preamp so it has all the factors to work. What I want - Just now I'm moving on a P type bass as whilst it plays great, I am a two pickup bass type of guy and I being a bedroom bassist I can't justify having a bass that doesn't do quite what I want. Just need more variety, especially a humbucker at the bridge - which is why the Reverend and the Super 5 are in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 OK, so we're looking for a new bass rather than used and preferably 2 pups? In which case, I would look at....... Musicman Sterling Sub, or whatever they're called. I've never played one so can't say anything about it, but it does seem to fit what you're after. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/sterling-by-music-man-sub-ray4-4-string-bass-in-olive Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro. I have a Classic Pro and it's a marvellous bass, I haven't played this new line, but I have heard them and they sound great. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/epiphone-thunderbird-vintage-pro-bass-in-alpine-white G&L Tribute L2000. The Tribute's seem to have gone up a bit in price recently and I could have sworn these were around the £450 mark back in March - so either hold out for a sale or pick one up before they go up even further. You have tonal variety for days with one of these. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/g-l-tribute-l-2000-bass-in-3-tone-sunburst-clear-satin-neck-brazilian-cherry-fingerboard-pti-l20-120r20r00-1 Gibson Les Paul DC JNR. This would be my choice - mostly because I really want one myself! It does only have the one pup, but with the coil tap you get a good range of tones to play with. Again, i've seen these in and out of sales over the past year, so if you're patient one might pop up at a decent price - £629 I think is the cheapest I've seen. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/gibson-usa-les-paul-junior-tribute-dc-bass-blue-stain-chrome-hardware Spending other people's money is fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Variax. Then you get the sound of lots of different basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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