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Best 24 fret 4 string basses!


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Hello folks!

 

I’ve been using a Bongo 4H for 2 years. 
 

Now seeking another 24 fret bass…

 

BUT, something with a max of 9v power supply. The Bongo’s 18v is too hot for my needs. 

 

Help!!

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While you can, I would recommend trying a Vigier Excess. Massive rock beast that sits somewhere between a Rickenbacker, active Jazz bass and Precision. As of the end of the year there will also be no new Vigier basses. 

Also, you can't go wrong with a Spector or a Warwick Streamer. I would still like a Warwick Thumb. 

 

I don't think Fender actually do any 24 fret four strings at the moment. 

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4 minutes ago, thebassist said:

Got a budget in mind?

Indeed, because you can spend a fortune on a Wal, Alembic, Ritter or Fodera.

 

Vigier or Leduc are excellent different choices for a 24 frets bass.

 

And there's still the other luthiers option.

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Marleaux Consat Custom

Fender Urge 2

Sandberg Basic

Sandberg Custom

Sandberg Classic

 

I am a huge fan of Sandberg, but if money was no object, I'd be getting a Marleaux again. I only sold mine when I couldn't cope with the (entirely normal) weight anymore following injury.

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10 minutes ago, Rich said:

We have 49,525 members.

Expect 49,525 different replies. :lol: 

 

Seriously though, have you considered a preamp swap? Something like a John East Uni-Pre** would do the trick.

 

** Other preamps are available.

 

If you like the instrument but just want to tame the output a little, this is good advice. Find a pre that doesn't require alteration to the instrument and that you can remove and replace with the original should you sell and you're good to go.

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1 hour ago, BassBeast said:

What I’d really like (that doesn’t exist) is a Stingray with 24 frets that does NOT have an 18v (2x9v) power supply to the amp. Too hot you see! 
 

So, a Bongo neck on a Stingray Body…

Sandberg Classic Booster sounds very similar to a Ray. 

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17 hours ago, BassBeast said:

BUT, something with a max of 9v power supply. The Bongo’s 18v is too hot for my needs.

2 x 9 V may be chosen for simpler electronics. Two sided power is very easy to execute. If you use only a single battery, you need to divide the 9 V to 2 x 4.5 V.

 

The level of the output signal is dependent on the choices electronics designer has made. It can be lower than those hi-Z counterparts, i.e. those without batteries.

 

By the way, Status has produced a preamp with 4 x 9 V batteries = 36 volt circuitry. I think it was made for Jonas Hellborg.

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18 hours ago, BassBeast said:

Hello folks!

 

I’ve been using a Bongo 4H for 2 years. 
 

Now seeking another 24 fret bass…

 

BUT, something with a max of 9v power supply. The Bongo’s 18v is too hot for my needs. 

 

Help!!

Change the preamp on the Bongo maybe?!

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10 minutes ago, BassBeast said:

I’ve already sold the bongo. 

Well, who's a silly boy then!

Lots of good suggestions on the thread but have you considered a custom build to get exactly what you want? I had my local luthier make me a 24 fret jazz recently, to say I couldn't be happier is an understatement and cost wise was way cheaper than a bongo. 

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