Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I am toying with the idea of seelling my Yamaha RBX170 as I'm fed up with it. Any suggestions for good entry level basses to replace it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Look at Cort stuff, it really is awesome for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colda Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have a Washburn T14 that had a great sound and is very easy to play, only reason I don't use is that the body shape does not suit me (well, that plus I love my Dynabass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='72603' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:52 AM']I am toying with the idea of seelling my Yamaha RBX170 as I'm fed up with it. Any suggestions for good entry level basses to replace it with?[/quote] Depends on your budget, but have a look at the Ibanez stuff. The SR500 is amazingly good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='simon1964' post='72618' date='Oct 11 2007, 09:25 AM']Depends on your budget, but have a look at the Ibanez stuff. The SR500 is amazingly good value.[/quote] I had a GSR200 but it looks identical to the RBX170. I have a Vintage EST96 stingray copy and that is very good for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Just curious - why do you want to replace an entry level bass with another one? Don´t you want to treat yourself to an upgrade? On topic: The Yamaha BB414 is a great bass. I like OLP Stingrays. And judging from your avatar you should definitely try a Squier Vintage Modified Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='Soulfinger' post='72660' date='Oct 11 2007, 10:29 AM']Just curious - why do you want to replace an entry level bass with another one? Don´t you want to treat yourself to an upgrade?[/quote] +1 - seems a pointless exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) [quote name='bass_ferret' post='72728' date='Oct 11 2007, 12:07 PM']+1 - seems a pointless exercise.[/quote] not when your broke it isn't, I am selling one to finance the purchase of another otherwise I'd go out and splash £500. Edited October 11, 2007 by Bass_In_Yer_Face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='72603' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:52 AM']I am toying with the idea of seelling my Yamaha RBX170 as I'm fed up with it. Any suggestions for good entry level basses to replace it with?[/quote] You should get a Vintage Modified Squier Jazz Bass , they are awesome basses for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidd Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 +1 on the Washburn T14, should be able to get one for about £130. However don't expect it to last for years because the wiring is quite dodgy and build quality is not brilliant, but it does the job for the value. I would really recommend a BB414 for the extra bit of money, or a squier VM jazz (never played one, but everyone here loves them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewalruswaspaul Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Get a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Harsh as it sounds, sell the Yamaha *and* the Vintage. This leaves you with a) money to build on and the motivation to add to it (part time job etc) then buy something that's a step up quality wise from your previous. Moving merely sideways on the quality ladder can be quite frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 really depends on your budget! if you can save for a while - do this and buy the best bass you can and really want as it will save you money in the long run otherwise you will be losing money on an entry/mid level bass either selling or trading in to get the next level up! but once you have a budget in mind I'm sure the good users on here will advise you appropriately. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 [quote name='markdavid' post='72762' date='Oct 11 2007, 12:51 PM']You should get a Vintage Modified Squier Jazz Bass , they are awesome basses for the money[/quote] +5 awesome... even my Bass teacher's impressed, and he has custom Fenders... £250 new in the shops, should be able to get it for less online. I think there's one for sale in this forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Why are you fed up with teh RBX.......? Unless youre going to spend a good dollop of dosh more, all you will get is another entry level bass........ Have you thought of spending some money upgrading it? I did with mine and it was pretty darn good!!!! Body and neck is damn good for what they cost...... Upgrade the rest and you'll have a real doosey on yer hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 [quote name='simon1964' post='72618' date='Oct 11 2007, 09:25 AM']Depends on your budget, but have a look at the Ibanez stuff. The SR500 is amazingly good value.[/quote] +5,467,322 I play one of these and it is the BEST bass in the world for its money. Its roughly £300 and as good as any of the warwicks or fenders my dad owns, in my opinion. A lakland (im not sure which one) has the same pups and electronics as the SR500 and costs double the money. Its only so cheap because Ibanez isn't a huge name (if it was exactly the same but with a fender logo on the headstock it would cost at least £500, if not more). I would never sell my SR, its just too good in my opinion. The only down side is the very small neck if you like a chunky neck, but I prefer a slim neck anyway. BUY ONE!!!!!!! [quote name='markdavid' post='72762' date='Oct 11 2007, 12:51 PM']You should get a Vintage Modified Squier Jazz Bass , they are awesome basses for the money[/quote] I haven't played one but I've only heard good stuff about them. Seems worth the buy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) the vintage modified series is good! I have mine up for sale £250 brand new with gig bag and fruther modifications - I have changed the bridge to a badass II and the tuners are Schaller! link here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5124"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5124[/url] Edited October 12, 2007 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 +1 for Ibanez. Great basses and I had to spend a fortune on a GB to get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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