Bass Guitar

[Sideonecincy]

I wasn't sure if this should be put in either community or digital audio section, but here it is.

I quit playing bass a few years and am looking to get another one and not really sure what kind to get. I want to get a 4 string and would prolly be buying it off ebay. I was looking towards Ibanez and Fender. Do any of you play bass? Any recommendations on what to get?

 

[SuperSnake2012]

What kind of music do you play? I'd recommend a Fender Precision or Jazz bass... you have to play the two of them to see which one you like better though. I like P bass bodies and jazz pickups.

 

[SpookTheHamster]

Personally, I don't like Ibanez or Fender basses. But if I had to choose between those brands I'd go for a Fender Jazz bass.

Try to find a Warwick bass, or a Rockbass if you can't stretch to the price of a Warwick. They sound beautiful, and are probably the easiest basses in the world to play.

 

[howard]

yeah, warwick are awesome. nice round thick fat tone, plus they look gorgeous. fender precision is nice all around bass.

 

[wrc fan]

I've got an Ibanez SR300 and love it. I've played Fenders and a few other basses, but I just liked the feel of the Ibanez. Unfortunately I never play it anymore. Anyway, I'd recommend going down to the local guitar shop and trying them out, then go buy the model you like on ebay.

 

[mkrishnan]

I had a Fender Precision long, long ago. I sort of miss playing bass.

 

[aquajet]

Perhaps the worst thing you could do is buy an axe off of ebay without examining and playing with it first. Nothing worse than receiving your shiny new/used bass guitar in a UPS box, only to be disappointed by some playability issue, the result of uneven frets, a tweak in the neck, or some electronics issue.

There are a number of new, good low-end basses available. Ibanez, Yamaha and Fender come to mind. With a bit more money, the Warwick "Rockbass" models made in the far east are superb instruments for the money, nearly as good as the four-digit German models. Don't take this as discounting a used instrument, but buying used over the internet, sight unseen, is risky business.

Find yourself a good shop, play with several different axes in your price range, ask the shop for a professional setup if necessary. Spend some time feeling out your options and it'll make your playing experience that much better.

 

[bartelby]

I've played many basses from £60 no name basses to £2000 Wals. I can honestly say the nicest bass I've played, in terms of comfort and ease of use, is a Dean Edge 4 that I got for £200 new.
It's balanced perfectly, unlike a Precision. Active electronics that sound fantastic. A super nice neck.
It's just great.

 

[758]

ive got an Ibanez GSR200FM. I love it, I'd take Ibanez of Fender anyday.