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Thread ID: 94153 2008-10-16 21:32:00 Calling bass guitar aficionados wratterus (105) PC World Chat
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712687 2008-10-16 21:32:00 Looking for a bass, will be mainly used for church (of all things) and playing lighter rock/jazz.

Basically something nice and universal, that won't break the bank.

A 'genuine imitation' seems like a good idea, eg Warwicks are normally made in Germany I think, but they have some models that are made in Japan, like the one in the following link. Still good quality, just not as good as the real deal.

Want something with a nice round sound, and preferable active. Under $700. 2nd hand is fine. Realize that new it's going to be more $$$.

Am looking at something like this Warwick Rockbass (www.trademe.co.nz), any opinions/suggestions?

Would like an Ernie Ball with a nice soapbar pickup, but they are generally a little dear.
wratterus (105)
712688 2008-10-16 21:50:00 Didn't know you played Wrat? :thumbs:

Ibanez make some nice bass gats in that price range - you should be able to get a good second-hand one for that kind of money.
nofam (9009)
712689 2008-10-16 21:57:00 Yeah I muck around a bit. Haven't learnt properly, though. :p

Ibanez SR800 or thereabouts look ok, thanks for the tip.
wratterus (105)
712690 2008-10-16 22:01:00 Probably not to your taste, but these (www.trademe.co.nz) are freaking sweet.

I almost bought one a few years back. It's what McCartney used mostly, although it's probably a remake.

The one I saw was original, and freaking awesome.
Thebananamonkey (7741)
712691 2008-10-16 22:10:00 That's flipin cool, not quite what I'm looking for, but still, would love to play one of those! :thumbs: wratterus (105)
712692 2008-10-16 22:49:00 Probably not to your taste, but these (www.trademe.co.nz) are freaking sweet.

I almost bought one a few years back. It's what McCartney used mostly, although it's probably a remake.

The one I saw was original, and freaking awesome.
Yeah actually Paul McCartney played/plays a Hohner Bass.
:)
Trev (427)
712693 2008-10-18 00:11:00 Yeah actually Paul McCartney played/plays a Hohner Bass.
:)

I looked all over Google and could not find the bass I thought Paul played: VOX.

Now I wonder if I am remembering things somehow wrong?
SurferJoe46 (51)
712694 2008-10-18 01:53:00 Vox make guitar amps. He might use those.
http://www.voxamps.com/
:)
Trev (427)
712695 2008-10-18 03:21:00 The heaviest amps in the business... well... that I've come across anyway.

You go to pick up what you think is a practice amp, and realise that it's a fully blown valve amp... weighing more than I did the first time I tried. Sadly not the case anymore.
Thebananamonkey (7741)
712696 2008-10-19 04:35:00 Here's a site in the US that I would consider . . I can be asked to export for you if you like . . . but check the prices out . . . convert to NZ$ though .

. guitarcenter . com/Bass . gc" target="_blank">www . guitarcenter . com

Hopefully it'll open for youse guys .
SurferJoe46 (51)
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