Name me a narrow necked bass

QUADRADOMUS · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 8:01 pm Post subject: Name me a narrow necked bass

Ok, I won't make everyone tell me what they think is a good starter bass... I have been shopping for my first bass, and I have found that what really stands out to me is playing on something that has a narrow neck at the low end.

I am playing the neighbor kids DanElectro, I am not that impressed really. I played something called a "OLP,, or maybe LOP" this seemed to have an awkward sort of wide neck. Then of course I sat down with a
$1200.00 kick butt somethin or nuther bass. Point is that the neck was really narrow at the low end. Of course this felt really easy to reach for notes.

So can you all just tell me recommed a bass with a narrow neck for under $400.00 Also, please tell me what sort of stand out things I should stay away from in terms of maybe pick-ups, tuning pegs, etc.
This bass I am playing seems to buzz against the fretboard when I pluck the low E string. ( I am thinking maybe this means a warped neck??)
How do I look for such things?

Again, this isn't a call to recommend all your favorites, just tell me what things to look for. And what is a narrow necked bass model??

Thanks,
Chris Very Happy

audiowkstation · Sea Monkey Joined: 21 Aug 2003 Posts: 13

Get a Fender P bass Special Squire. Got hold it. Some are better than others..I got a damned good one..look for neck made in Indonesia.

3 pickups...225 bucks.

Same neck design as the Jazz.

Preference 1999

I was offered 1200 for mine and turned it down. It sings and fitment is killer.
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gibson_thunder · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 9:42 am Post subject:

1960`s Gibson EB-0... Twisted Evil

bassmaniac50 · Rattlesnake Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 430 Location: Ohio

Fender Jazz basses have very narrow necks, and they're way to skinny for my hands, so maybe they'd be perfect for you. Cool

supermau · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 4:44 am Post subject:

Go with a Jazz, you should be able to find a Standard Jazz (made in Mexico) for under $400.

PorkChops · Kitten Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 137

Thinnest necks I've ever found are on the Ibanez SoundGear and Dean Edge.

jim · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:14 pm Post subject: NARROW NECK

OLD AMERICAN MADE PEAVEY FOUNDATION HAS VERY THIN AND NARROW NECK AND YOU CAN PICK ONE UP USED FOR ABOUT $250
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Christov · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 6:20 am Post subject:

I would recommend a Fender Jazz or a Carvin LB-70, The older Guild Pilot basses are very thin too. Best of luck. Play them all, and let your hands be the judge.
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Rapture · Sea Monkey Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 14

see if you can find one - high end japanese bass made for a few years in the 90s. the neck is insane- low action, and fast as hell.
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aaron · Tadpole Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Posts: 18 Location: somewhere

Ibanez Soundgear has a great low end sound and realy thin necks.
If you play realy hard, make sure you have alllin wrenches. The screws on the bridge and volume knobs loosen easily. But the SR400s' are priced, I belive under or around $400.

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

You got offered $1200 for a Squire???????
I will go with Gibby on this one. The necks on EBOs are a dream.
If you don't like the Gibsons than you might like a Jazz bass.
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sambass · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:08 pm Post subject:

my schecter omen 4 has a pretty narrow neck.

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Fender Jazz bass
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0scar · Little Guppy Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 39

If you dont mind spending a little money try a steinberger designed bolin.

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nexesbassist · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 7:59 pm Post subject:

The Fender P-bass lyte deluxe is a great bass. They dont make them anymore but you can find them on ebay for around $400. They have a smaller p-style body with the jazz neck. They also have p-bass pick up in the neck and a soapbar in the bridge. And an active eq. I have one and i think its great.
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