Second bass

[Rhythm_pianist]

What would be a good second bass for me, i've started out with a Ibanez GRS200 but i don't want another ibanez (not that they're bad or anythin). I play mainly jazz, rock and heavy metal and i do a lot of slapping. Any suggestions would be good, thanks RP

[Machines]

Hmm..

Theres alot of basses you could have that can do all those styles, but to narrow it down, whats your budget ? What style basses do you like ?

[Rhythm_pianist]

My budget is approximately £300. My influences are metallica, RHCP, Trivium, Foo Fighters and any jazz stuff. I dont like too heavy basses but apart from that i'm not bothered aboutits looks, i'd like a nice warm bass tone which will be able to handle whatever i can do to it

[Machines]

I'm inclining to say a Fender Jazz (MIM), they're quite versatile. You should be able to get one for £350 new.

[Rhythm_pianist]

do u know any good five strings aswell for the same type of music

[Machines]

do u know any good five strings aswell for the same type of music

Yamaha RBX375's are a good deal. I have the RBX775 (a higher model) and it's superb.

You can get one new for around £250. They're active as well.

[Rhythm_pianist]

ok, thanks for ur reply Machine, i'll look into them

[Machines]

Available in silver/black/red

Yamaha RBX375
http://www.topmusic.com.mx/images/aparatos/yamaha_rbx375.jpg

[Rhythm_pianist]

nice, sweet bass, looks great

[kilian]

Don't buy a second bass that's only going to bring you one level up.
Say that your GSR is 2 out of 5, you don't want to buy a bass that's 3 out of 5. That's almost useless and you can better save your money then :thumb:

Or you must really dislike the GSR and need a new bass..