ODavy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 im pretty poor right now but i need a new bass for my first sort of gigging bass i play a mixture of techniques and i play sort of mostly indie and funk my first option is this : A Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/options.php?id=71000"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/options.php?id=71000[/url] or there is this its a musicman OLP: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/BassGuitars/pid9758/cid560/OLPMusicManMM24StringBassFlameMapleNaturalM/N.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/BassGuitars/pid...eNaturalM/N.asp[/url] i only just found out about the MM so i havent tried it yet but i have tried the squier and the string were maybe a bit too close to the fretboard for my liking however its good for my picking etc and i know is trustwrothy from reviews Suggestions and reviews? Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 if you play funk id say the music man if you want something thats more solid and will play a variety id got for the squier the squiers are good for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I've owned both & they are both good basses. My view is try both and pick what feels right for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I would actually recommend the Squier Precision Bass Special. Its got Split P pickups, and a single Jazz style pick up. Also has a Jazz neck, so amazing easy to play. Great sound as well.....and amazingly cheap! Shes my workhorse, been used nearly everyday for 2 years, and still is as good as the first time! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODavy Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 ok thanks guys well . . . i dont think they make OLP's anymore anyway so it looks like it may end up being the squier anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 If you're looking at Squiers, have a look at the Classic Vibe series basses. They're excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 [quote name='JHBASS' post='635470' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:15 PM']I would actually recommend the Squier Precision Bass Special. Its got Split P pickups, and a single Jazz style pick up. Also has a Jazz neck, so amazing easy to play. Great sound as well.....and amazingly cheap! Shes my workhorse, been used nearly everyday for 2 years, and still is as good as the first time! Cheers.[/quote] what's it like for weight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 [quote name='ODavy' post='635449' date='Oct 24 2009, 05:50 PM']the string were maybe a bit too close to the fretboard for my liking however its good for my picking etc and i know is trustwrothy from reviews[/quote] You can easily raise the strings, via the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Shes pretty light, Im only a small chap (hence the attractiveness of the jazz neck), i mean stage jumps are no problem! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 [quote name='JHBASS' post='635470' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:15 PM']I would actually recommend the Squier Precision Bass Special. Its got Split P pickups, and a single Jazz style pick up. Also has a Jazz neck, so amazing easy to play. Great sound as well.....and amazingly cheap! Shes my workhorse, been used nearly everyday for 2 years, and still is as good as the first time! Cheers.[/quote] +1. I have one that's loaded with SD 1/4 pounders, and it kicks butt! Not too heavy either, and I like the Jazz neck. Must have had it about ten years now, and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. It's very well built, and superb value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefboltonfc Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Just to throw another one into the mix for you. Washburn T14 - I've had mine for about nine months now, gigged plenty of times, and there's never been a single problem/fault. Lovely and light with a nice action, I find it much easier to play than my Squier VM Jazz (which retails for a fair chunk more than the Washburn does...) Best thing is, places are pretty much giving them away, [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/t14-b/70932"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/t14-b/70932[/url] £119? I'd snap their arm off for that price... you're getting a very, very good bass for pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) My choice would be a Squire, but if you're stuck for cash and you have the time, wait for a good used one to come up. Keep an eye on the BC For Sale forum. Edited October 25, 2009 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You could also look at a s/h Peavey Cirrus BXP. Excellent. I can get *near* MM & P tones from mine. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='635930' date='Oct 25 2009, 10:11 AM']You could also look at a s/h Peavey Cirrus BXP. Excellent. I can get *near* MM & P tones from mine. G.[/quote] +1 I've got a cirrus bxp and it can't be faulted on it's 'bang for buck'. I saw one in a second hand shop in Leeds on Wednesday for £150. They're meant to retail for about £400, and here's the specs: *35" scale (889 mm). *Neck-through-body construction. *Two Peavey VFL active pickups. *Active three-band EQ with +/- 10 dB boost/cut. *Black hardware. *String-through, finger-style bridge. *Pau ferro fretboard. *Hand-rubbed oil finish neck/ Gloss Lacquer on Bubinger Model. *Dual, expanding truss rod If you can bag up a cirrus bxp cheap you'll be laughing. The weight & balance of the instrument are good as well. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Have you seen this? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63842"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63842[/url] Not a Cirrus BXP, but these are great, I have the 5er & it's a stunner for the money. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 [quote name='robdeadstereo' post='635454' date='Oct 24 2009, 04:54 PM']if you play funk id say the music man if you want something thats more solid and will play a variety id got for the squier the squiers are good for the money[/quote] It doesn't matter what style you play either bass will do the trick. I'd go for the Squier though. The Vintage Modified and Classis Vibe series are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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