any bass players out there **10 points for the best answer**?
I've been playing bass for about a year using my dads old Encore bass from, over 20 years ago http://www.bass-guitar-museum.com/uploads/bass/12/220136163476-1.jpg
(same type, just white pickguard)
and i want a new bass, i'm leaning towards a fender either a jazz bass $200, or the Geddy Lee (bassist/singer for Rush) signature bass $1,200 or the Persicion bass $800
what should i get?
or should i look into Gibson basses some?
please tell me which bass i should get
If you want a good quality instrument, it will cost you more then $200. The P bass is widely used by a ton of players, I personally don't care for them because of their bulky size. The Jazz is a bit more comfortable in my opinion and has a slightly thinner neck which will make playing a bit easier for you if you have small hands. You can`t go wrong with either the Jazz or the Precision as they are both very good. I would recommend going to a music store and trying both out to see which feels better to you and has the tone you are looking for. Hope this helps. As for the Gibsons, I personally never liked thier necks. I play a Schecter Stilletto Custom 5 and an Ibanez SR800. The Sheceter is absolutely amazing for the money. Very well built, beautiful neck and EMG pickups thatsound great. It was only $599. You should try one of these out as well, I think you will be impressed.
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I'd personally pick the Geddy Lee signature Jazz bass. Im not a huge fan of P basses, and Geddy is one of my favorite bass players of all time. It's the most expensive of the options, yes, but it's got hte best sound and quality, in my opinion at least. In the end you need to go to a music store and play a buch of differnet types of basses (not limiting yourself ot one brand or model) and decide whic you like best based on that. P.S. Where do you find a Fender Jazz bass for $200? I see a Squire Jazz Bass for $200 but not a Fender.
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If you want a good quality instrument, it will cost you more then $200. The P bass is widely used by a ton of players, I personally don't care for them because of their bulky size. The Jazz is a bit more comfortable in my opinion and has a slightly thinner neck which will make playing a bit easier for you if you have small hands. You can`t go wrong with either the Jazz or the Precision as they are both very good. I would recommend going to a music store and trying both out to see which feels better to you and has the tone you are looking for. Hope this helps. As for the Gibsons, I personally never liked thier necks. I play a Schecter Stilletto Custom 5 and an Ibanez SR800. The Sheceter is absolutely amazing for the money. Very well built, beautiful neck and EMG pickups thatsound great. It was only $599. You should try one of these out as well, I think you will be impressed.
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Well since you are a RATM fan I would go with the fender, like the one Tim C. uses. That is my opinion, but signatures are always really good. Just try them out first, gibson sites let you try them out.
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