Looking for my next bass

Cole13 · Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2002 2:39 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

I've been looking around for my next bass guitar. I am looking for a five-string, 24-fret, active buckers, with the small string spacing(my hands are small for a bass player, and I don't do much slapping). Not sure what to consider. Suggestions needed!

DrSOUNDS · Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2002 9:22 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

Hey big guy, right off the bat I have to say Soundgear or MusicMan.They both have slim necks (which I love) and the 5 string models are just a bit wider than the four string. Check them out! Enjoy.................Dr.

Cole13 · Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2002 10:04 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

I played a five-string Stingray before. It was okay, I wasn't that impressed though, I was getting some fret buzz, and the action wasn't even that low....I played a 4-string ESP bass with active humbuckers, and I loved the way it sounded compared to the Stingray.

DrSOUNDS · Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2002 11:29 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

Most likely the stingray needed a setup. Any guitar you play off the wall, probably needs a setup.The buzz was from that or the fact that it had new strings.The ESP's are ok. A friend of mine has the top of the line, and I found it to be ok.The neck is thicker than the MusicMan five string.Its weird because I felt the Stingray sounded much better.Well to each his own.You know how that is .Good Luck! Dr.

pereek · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2002 11:27 am Post subject: Looking for my next bass

ibanez gsr 205

this is my latest bass i bought. Quite close together, 24 frets (is it luck) only probs is i dunno what an "active" pickup is. its got 2 soap bars. Someone explain please.

Well yea go with the Musicman if you've got the money. My ibanez was £225 (dunno about $)

DrSOUNDS · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2002 5:49 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

An active pick up is preamped. It has a battery ,and the pick up is hum canciling. It is also noisless, .With active electronics you get the full spectrum of sound and the capacity to make what ever sound you want They are great for molding and very effect friendly.In other words, they inhance the sound quality

FeeneyMania · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:30 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

I must agree with Dr. Sounds. Ibanez Soungear basses are realy nice.
Active pickups, 24 frets, slim neck and very comfortable for a small hand like mine.
What first impressed me about that bass was those pickups, they sound *Holy Censor, Batman* GOOD.
I wish I never sold it.

Cole13 · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2002 2:48 am Post subject: Looking for my next bass

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll be looking around in the future and I'll keep your words in mind. Whenever I get my next bass(won't be for a long time, though) I'll post. I'm actually saving up for an amp now, but I've basically broken my choices down already. I was thinking a Hartke, a Gallien-Kruegger or a Carvin. I wouldn't mind your opinions of those either.

FeeneyMania · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2002 7:09 am Post subject: Looking for my next bass

DrSounds can answer that one. If you ask me, I'd go with Galien Krueger if you have the money.
There heads are very ballzy sounding (sounds great with a SoundGear).
I think the speakers are Celestions or Electrovoice. In either case, they are both GREAT.

DrSOUNDS · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2002 3:22 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

Cole.I am in love with the new GK backline amps.The main reason, 2 footswitchable channels.One clean and one distortion.Its a beautiful thing!If that does not float your boat, well, know this.GK's are the best amps since Ampeg.They are great sounding like Ampeg tubes and the are built heavy duty like SVT's.If you want to spend money though, the Ampeg Bsr5 is also a great head.Again 2 channels and you can blend the clean and dirty together.Then you have to buy a cabinet and that can run into bucks.I have a GK guitar amp with 100 watts.You have to hear this thing. Dr.

Spector_man · Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2002 7:44 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

IF your looking for new bass try SPECTOR. The feel the sound and you can hold down the bottom or get out front and solo.

pereek · Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2002 1:23 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

quote:
Originally posted by Spector_man:
IF your looking for new bass try SPECTOR. The feel the sound and you can hold down the bottom or get out front and solo.

is this guy actually talking sense? might be me going mad but i'm sure spectors are like the fender's squire

Spector_man · Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2002 7:01 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

I wish people would think before that open that thing in the front of there face. BUT Spector is one of the best basses made. Spector are in line with Federa, MTD, Moduless, Warwick any of these name ringing a bell? Earnie ball.?????? HELLO!

Spector_man · Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2002 7:07 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

quote:
Originally posted by pereek:
is this guy actually talking sense? might be me going mad but i'm sure spectors are like the fender's squire

You need to check out: www.spectorbass.com
Just a guy I take lessons from that plays Spector basses his name is Dave LaRue, that ring a bell.

DrSOUNDS · Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2002 8:34 pm Post subject: Looking for my next bass

quote:
Originally posted by pereek:
is this guy actually talking sense? might be me going mad but i'm sure spectors are like the fender's squire

Hey kid! Whats up? Spector basses are top of the line as far as guitars go.I do not think they make a crappy bass like the squires.They use top quality woods and emg electronics.They are great!......Dr.