jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Hi All I have only been playing since Jan this year on a basic starter kit, I have upgraded my amp ( hartke 60w ) and am now looking to upgrade my bass. Just to put some perspective on this question I am never expecting to be evan a very good player; hoping at best to be average. i will be playing rock / metal kind of stuff eventually.. I have been looking and liked the feel of a Cort C4 ( i think that was the model ) and a Yamaha 270, could you give me some advice on these basses and some possible advice on other options. Just to add i will have a budget of around £300. Thanks Jynxter Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 `` I believe you will have most of your question answered in this thread from about 2 weeks ago....... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62833"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62833[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Also check out the Squire Classic Vibe basses. They regularly come up in the BC For Sale section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-SRX-500-Active-4-string-Bass_W0QQitemZ290363522855QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item439b03bf27"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-SRX-500-Activ...=item439b03bf27[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 £300 will get you a nice 2nd hand MIM Fender Jazz or Precision. Or maybe a Squire Modified Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63468"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63468[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thnks guys can I just ask as I am still leaning - is a fender jazz not then just for playing jazz ? Jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Heck no...you can play [i]any[/i] music on [i]any[/i] model of bass period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Ok so why are they called Jazz , is it just quality Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 The Jazz bass came out around 1960 as the "deluxe" model over the Precision. It's just a name, although a lot of jazz musicians use them. They're great for all styles, from jazz to rock to funk, etc, etc. It's the do anything bass, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I use my Jazz for Punk/Ska, it's f***ing awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 I feel educated already and only on the forum a day or so Thanks Gents..... Although I do feel a fender would be a good buy I am not 100% keen on the look of them... Has anyone got any comments about the Cort or yam. jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 The rule is..... it doesn't matter who made it or where it was made, if it feels, sounds and looks cool for you, it's your bass. Nothing wrong with Cort or Yamaha, nice basses. For rock and metal I would argue that Ibanez basses are really good, but you can't go wrong with a nice Jazz or Precision. If I was in your position, I'd be looking seriously at the Fernandes in a link above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks Rayman for your help I have had a look at Fernades thanks for the link. Jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) hi There just a quick question are Fender squire jazz basses and squire jazz basses the one and the same ? Jynxter Edited November 8, 2009 by jynxterstu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote name='jynxterstu' post='648848' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:30 PM']hi There just a quick question are Fender squire jazz basses and squire jazz basses the one and the same ? Jynxter[/quote] Squier are Fender's 'cheap' brand but some of them are amazing, the Vintage Modified Jazz bass is one of the best Jazzes I've ever played and you can get those second hand for £160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Ok The one i have seen just says squier jazz bass ? jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote name='jynxterstu' post='648854' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:39 PM']Ok The one i have seen just says squier jazz bass ? jynxter[/quote] Have you got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 i have just heard from the guy and it does say Squier by fender on the headstock. Jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Take your time....don't rush into buying anything.....and go to shop and try everything around your price range. An experienced bass player can take the chance on buying online etc because he/she knows what they're looking for, but for someone who's unsure what they want, buying before trying is more dangerous, you might end up with a bass you don't like. If there's a shop near you that you can get to to try stuff, do that before you do anything else. There's a lot of players here who can give you good advice on models and makes to look out for, but at the end of the day it's your choice, so take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote name='jynxterstu' post='648961' date='Nov 8 2009, 06:15 PM']i have just heard from the guy and it does say Squier by fender on the headstock. Jynxter[/quote] It could be a Standard, Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified, Affinity or many other ranges, can you find out what type of Squier it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='648963' date='Nov 8 2009, 06:16 PM']It could be a Standard, Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified, Affinity or many other ranges, can you find out what type of Squier it is?[/quote] ...and that makes a big difference to whether you're getting a reasonable or a great bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynxterstu Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 thanks again rayman, wise words indeed, i am cuurentl doing the shop rounds getting a feel for what is out there. i do get a bit worried as i am not really playing that well but what the hell,i can still get the feel for them......... some how though they all seem out of tune ;-) thanks will take my time. that Squire went for £86 though nearly pressed the bid button... jynxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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