Bass Guitars

[Brienneoftarth]

Did a search but didnt get the answers i wanted. I'm a vocalist lyricist but am having trouble getting a band together and always wanted to try the bass, I figure If i can bring one instrumental element into the mix, I'll have better luck getting something going. It always seems there is a drought of bass players. anyways, I want to know whats the best bass (and convince me between acoustic and electric, im leaning towards acoustic just for practicing in my apartment etc) for under 2000 bucks US. thats retail and i'll def be looking for used items to get it cheaper but thats about what im willing to spend.

your help would be appreciated!

[sybaritical]

I don't know about current prices but I used to play bass in a band back when I was at college ... I learnt on an Aria pro 2 and upgraded as I got better. Went with a vintage Guild bass for a long time but ended up with a Fender Jazz.

[home]

im also thinking of taking up bass.

i've always had a thing for the all-black fender aerodyne jazz.

anyone else?

[keagan]

for 2000????????

my god

get a rickenbacker 4003

glossy fretboard

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[pavlova cakesworth]

for 2000????????

my god

get a rickenbacker 4003

glossy fretboard

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

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[addynicky]

2 G's is decent amount. For electric, a fender jazzbass would be a good choice for a more mellow sound. A p-bass would be a better choice for a rock band though. Fender's reissues are nice, imo.

I know its not a bass but I played a fender aerodyne guitar and it didn't feel like good quality. I may have gotten a bad one but the frets were rough along the edges.

[pavlova cakesworth]

more to the point, is "downwithianbrown" trying to tell us that he is down with ian brown, or does he define himself by his strict anti-stone roses stance?

[broneck]

for 2000????????

my god

get a rickenbacker 4003

glossy fretboard

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

QTF!!!!! or FT even!

[Sinoito]

Look up Warwick. They have some under $2000. Really mean bass guitars beautifully made

[jeepster]

no. still get a 4003.

because 4003s are only like 1200

then get a big cab.

and a nyc big muff- older the better, generally.

instant sex-

especially if you're looking for that jesse keeler sound.........kkkkkkkkk

i love you right now.

a man after my own heart.

[jonle714]

lulz stingray

[keagan]

no. still get a 4003.

because 4003s are only like 1200

then get a big cab.

and a nyc big muff- older the better, generally.

instant sex-

especially if you're looking for that jesse keeler sound.........kkkkkkkkk

[keagan]

actually new 4003's are like 2200. I thought they where 1200.

I got a new black 4003 with a 2 broken machine heads for 1k a couple of years ago.

ebayebayebayebay

[jeepster]

ibanez and greco made 4003 copies in the 70's that you can find if you're patient enough on ebay. they go for $600-$1000 cause they're pretty hi-quality

[Shunie]

With $2000 you have a pretty wide range to choose from!

[octo]

go for the Rick, don't get an acoustic

[lilDave]

These guys know what they are talking about. Get a Rickenbacker bass they are by far some of the best basses around. The only thing they arn't too good at are funky typew things but even then they are reasonable. Besides in a band having an acoustic bass is going to be an issue, the other instruments will drown out your sound. You need that big heavy boom when your playing with a band to give the backing and connect the instruments. You can always turn it down when your in your house.

[Brienneoftarth]

i appreciate all the help guys. But I posted this thread a few months back. Have given up on the bass. However, I hope this helps somebody around here.

[pavlova cakesworth]

BLAH BLAH SOMETHING KEAGAN SAID

motherfucker so on the ball he quoting keagan two minutes before keagan says anything

supertelepaths?

seriously though do exactly what keagan said that shit is on point

edit: shit he gave up already

[home]

sexih. anyone know how they play?

[tmadd]

The Aerodyne bass plays pretty well for the price point. Its Japanese made so the quality control is there, the design is sleek and lightweight making it a good bass for live performance. The electronics are a good value and sound nice. If you have any more specific questions about these, or any other basses for that matter, hit me up via pm. Also, hit me up if you are interested in picking one up, as I have a pretty decent hook-up and can save you a little bit of cash.

[jonle714]

might be the wrong forum to ask, but has anyone ever handled a carvin b4?