what is the for a 2nd bass guitar

[mokong]

hi there,

i just thought of nuying my 2nd bass and just wondering could be the best for a $400-$600 price range, i currently own a nameless j-bass(my begginer bass):smash: and also wondering if i should get the fender MIM j bass or p bass...or maybe you guys have a better suggestion....tnx

[doodooking]

Depends what style you play.

[Jameslar]

Generic Response;; Go to Guitar Center (or wherever) and just try out a million basses.
Lord knows I spent hours just noodling around in there, you might even find something used that would normally go for 600+ thats in your price range.

Good luck

[mokong]

my band is kinda punk but i want to explore many more sounds and styles and i've been in the nearest guitar center at my place and they just sell squiers and just like my bass(the nameless one) and i know those things suck (i know it by experience)....

[Scooch]

Just make sure you need the bass over a decent amp because a decent bass is only as good as the amp you're running it through, that's if they can even hear you.

[VAinE]

Just make sure you need the bass over a decent amp because a decent bass is only as good as the amp you're running it through, that's if they can even hear you.

..::WORD::..

Bad bass + Good amp = :thumb:

Good bass + bad amp = :angry:

I don't fancy fenders all that much, but Yamaha or Peavey are in my experience fairly versatile basses, and most of 'em should be in your price range!

Happy hunting...

#VAinE

[doodooking]

You could get a Fender p bass, Ibanez p/j or 2 humbuckers, an OLP and upgrade the MM pickup, ESP, Schecter, SX p/j and upgrade the electronics and pickups, many many choices. For punk though, I would either get the OLP or the Fender p bass.

[pitchfork]

I'm not sure if I'm getting the prices right being from england but i would get a MIM and upgrade the pickups and bridge. Go jazz as well more tonal variety and for amps i recommend fender rumble 100, while its not an ampeg monster stack it's pretty loud and good value for money.

[mokong]

is the olp MM kinda suck? coz i had read some reviews on that and he said like dont buy it or anything like that and he rated it 1/10 overall.....anyways i like the advice bout changing the pu's thanx for the good advice....it was really a good one...

[pitchfork]

No usually its people expecting to get a brilliant basses for £200, its good for the price imo.

[Machines]

No usually its people expecting to get a brilliant basses for £200, its good for the price imo.

Not impossible, though.

[Specialsauce]

hi there,

i just thought of nuying my 2nd bass and just wondering could be the best for a $400-$600 price range, i currently own a nameless j-bass(my begginer bass):smash: and also wondering if i should get the fender MIM j bass or p bass...or maybe you guys have a better suggestion....tnx
if you buy an ibanez, you go to heaven.

[nopicks4me]

90% of the basses tone quality comes from the pickups. so just keep your nameless and put some really nice pups in it.

[vashts80]

My second bass was a fretless 5-string jazz copy. It still is. tr00f.

If you want to stand-out, get a fretless.

[WHoRRID]

90% of the basses tone quality comes from the pickups. so just keep your nameless and put some really nice pups in it.

i disagree. i think the material plays a larger part. actually i would put pickups 3-4 on the list of things to effect tone (strings, neckwood, bodywood, tone circuit) all play large roles in tone. pickups will certianly improve ur tone but id ivenst that money in a new bass first.

id highly suggest an old peavey. u could get a t-40 and use the rest to upgrade ur amp.


fretlesses are great but idk how well theyed work for punk.

[sunshineplaysbass]

i have a squier p bass.....the neck is a little tight so i need to adjust the truss rod...only i think it's stripped out. can i just buy a new truss rod?

[Ting]

^i really doubt its been taken out

[Akira]

is the olp MM kinda suck? coz i had read some reviews on that and he said like dont buy it or anything like that and he rated it 1/10 overall.....anyways i like the advice bout changing the pu's thanx for the good advice....it was really a good one...
OLP's don't suck. There are morons who buy a $200 dollar bass and expect an Alembic. It's a solid beginner bass, with a little work it could be a solid intermediate level bass.

[mutant!]

90% of the basses tone quality comes from the pickups. so just keep your nameless and put some really nice pups in it.
Not true. The body wood, and in particular the quality of it, plays a large part too.

As for upgrading, the only thing you can't upgrade is the feel, so if the bass feels solid, then keep it and trick it out wicked. If it feels like kak, get a new bass. And always (IMO) go for feel over tone - you can buy new pickups but a new body & neck is somewhat more of a mission.