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BassManolukas
10-30-2005, 04:03 PM
Hey I am looking for a versatile new bass with a street price less than $1k with active electronics and preferably a neck-through body. I play everything, but I usually play Jazz, slap funk, and rock. Any suggestions?
Chris K
10-30-2005, 04:04 PM
Before everyone says it...Shecter...:angry:

not that I like them mind...
trumpeter
10-30-2005, 04:04 PM
check out schecter basses, or maybe yamaha
pukeboy66
10-30-2005, 04:06 PM
shecters really the only basses that i can think of for that price with a neck thru body


might wanna go used im sure you could get something excellent for that much used
Chris K
10-30-2005, 04:15 PM
might wanna go used im sure you could get something excellent for that much used

yes, I would have to say that the used market pwns the firsthand market for asub $1000 deal (even though I deal in £).

I'm sure Tryxx and Quatre would agree too...I know they too have picked up some real beauts second hand.
BassManolukas
10-30-2005, 05:05 PM
It doesn't HAVE to be a neck thru. also, would you guys recommend schecters?
Chris K
10-30-2005, 05:10 PM
It doesn't HAVE to be a neck thru. also, would you guys recommend schecters?

I wouldn't reccommend Schecter, I've never really been "wowed" by any of their basses...

if NT is not a necessity, I'd scream Kubicki or Attitude, but thats a little expensive...
Tryxx
10-30-2005, 05:15 PM
yes, I would have to say that the used market pwns the firsthand market for asub $1000 deal (even though I deal in £).

I'm sure Tryxx and Quatre would agree too...I know they too have picked up some real beauts second hand.

I would agree, the used market is dandy. I picked up my Epifani for something like $550, in GREAT condition.
Crudd-Bucket™
10-30-2005, 05:19 PM
Howabout this Washburn? It hasn't got active pickups but it has sweet as reviews.

http://www.music123.com/Washburn-T24-Taurus-Neck-Through-i95672.music

I'd buy it :p
Crudd-Bucket™
10-30-2005, 05:19 PM
Howabout this Washburn? It hasn't got active pickups but it has sweet as reviews.

http://www.music123.com/Washburn-T24-Taurus-Neck-Through-i95672.music

I'd buy it :p
WHoRRID
10-30-2005, 07:45 PM
a few basses come to mind (i havent looked lately so id double chck if they have active electronic, i think they do but im not sure)
ibanezsrx700
bc rich inovator (dont worry this bc rich actually looks normal)
ibanezsr1000- this might push the buget tho

id also highly consider a peavey grind and adding active preamp yourself

actually if i believe some 1 was selling one on here equiped with active preamp and upgraded pups for $350 and i dont think it sold. you should look around for that and jump on if u can.
BassManolukas
10-31-2005, 01:46 PM
where would I find it ? Im kind of a noob
CheezMaster333
10-31-2005, 03:21 PM
Before everyone says it...Shecter...:angry:

not that I like them mind...
Schecters are extremely fabulous
but if it were me
Not just any schecter....

Schecter Stiletto EXOTIC :D
great for 800. im GASing for one big time right now. :thumb:
thelowsoundofbass
10-31-2005, 03:26 PM
it was almightypancake. and i would buy a fender jazz with active preamp, at least i think that there is one out there

lowsound
Naminator
10-31-2005, 04:07 PM
Warwick Bass - Corvette Standard w/ case $999 musicmans
bass&cookies
10-31-2005, 04:21 PM
http://www.traditionguitars.com/basses/mtb400/mtb400.htm
i believe those run around $600. sweet basses.
spaz21387
10-31-2005, 05:19 PM
it was almightypancake. and i would buy a fender jazz with active preamp, at least i think that there is one out there

lowsound

I know theres one out there its 599 on musicansfriend.com and i would also recomend the fender jazz you could also go with the american i think the deluxe version has active pickups string through body and some others stuff you could probably pickups a used one for 700 to 900 ish
bbbbass
10-31-2005, 05:46 PM
I honestly am intimidated by neck thrus.

What bass would this be, like your 2nd? 3rd? What bass do you have now? What about Spectors? I've been really impressed with them lately.
Jahmez
10-31-2005, 06:17 PM
You may be able to find a second-hand Peavey Cirrus. I love mine, but didn't buy it used.
BassManolukas
11-03-2005, 05:08 PM
This would be my 3rd bass. I've been playing 5 years
Criss Frantic
11-03-2005, 09:39 PM
Howabout this Washburn? It hasn't got active pickups but it has sweet as reviews.

http://www.music123.com/Washburn-T24-Taurus-Neck-Through-i95672.music

I'd buy it :p


I've got the 5 string version of that and I love it!

But yeah, it would improve out of sight with active pickups.