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Temu had this for $350…only available in left hand version. I get the idea of making a copy of a famous model, but a left-hand 6-string Bingo just seems…weird.

Curious about your thoughts, hive mind.... I have a dream machine Alleva Coppolo LG5, a perfect bass pretty much. But I also have credit debt worth just as much. To boot, I have heard and played far cheaper basses that sound at least good enough or outright amazing for my needs. None compare...

Obviously today there are many models with an incredible quality / price ratio but of all the (very) cheap basses that I happened to try this is certainly the best. I paid 89 euros as soon as it came out and yet it has always given me great satisfaction. Here I play it with the original strings...

It's all @Eddie LeBlanc 's fault! (good thing) My Sawtooth Sea Green P style bass arrived today. My first 'Sea Green' pastel color bass and first bass from Sawtooth guitars who also make the Sawtooth Rudy Sarzo Signature ABG. Ordered from JC Penney of all places I'm impressed for $149 and...

I have a friend who is a REALLY good player. He gets a lot of calls for gigs. Even though he owns multiple high-dollar basses, he typically shows up to his gigs with his Squier Jazz Bass. If he gets some looks, it doesn’t take long for him to change people’s minds because he’s a solid player and...

Hey everyone, i’m currently looking for a 5 string jazz bass to experiment on. I own a 4 string Fender P bass which has been amazing, however i’ve been wanting to experiment with a 5 string bass as well as jazz pickups lately. i don’t really want to spend a lot of money on one, preferably...

Hi All, First of all, let me specify that I'm a die-hard (5-string) Jazz bass fan. I own two 5-string basses (I currently don't have any 4-string bass and have actually almost no experience on it). I'm very much into active instruments: my main bass is a Victor Bailey Jazz V signature with a...

Ok, so you've got a few high-end basses and there's nothing wrong with them. You dig the tone, how they play and they're worth every penny you paid....... Then you've got this lesser, maybe even crappy bass that might be the red-headed stepchild of anyone else's bass collection but you love it...

I'm looking for a back-up with 5 strings but not rolling in dough. Recommendations please around $200? I know that's really cheap, but...

Dear bass players, here is the new Harley Benton PB20 in satin black (new release coloring!) I made this video to show the potential of this new HB from 89 euros useful for those looking for a forklift truck at a bargain price ... as a song I chose a classic by Maiden so that it can help to...

For starters, I am new here and a fairly new Bass player, coming over from guitar. Some years ago I had one of those Ibanez acoustic bass guitars, which does the job when I play some specific acoustic folk music from Italy (where I was born) but is not very versatile for other genres. So...

I'm a 4 string player at heart but I also often need the low B range. I'm looking for your opinions on any 5'ers. I've had a few 5 and 6's in the past but never been too into them. I want a narrow string spacing if possible, something 17mm or less, but I'm not married to that. I also would...

I was at a pawn Shop and found this ver very cheap, like 100 USD (1,800 mexican pesos) I know it's not a fender, just a decal, but in another group several people told me it might be a Hondo 80's or 70's p bass, just with another neck I like the battered and beaten style that it has and if it...

Well curiosity got the best of me. I saw a thread about these $56 Precision style bass guitars and I figured, what the heck! My intention was to attempt a Larry Hartke Torched Finish on it. Like this, only in white. As is, the bass plays & sounds pretty good. Especially for $56. No fret...

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Hey TB. Been looking at some cheaper basses. I prefer cheaper ones more than more expensive basses. Recommend some good cheap basses that would be good for gigs and/or modifying. Preferably under $300 -$450 range. Active or passive, it doesn’t matter.

What a gut buster. A man was doing a review of a cheap, under $80 P bass on YouTube. Fairly good detail in his presentation but what his dog was doing said it all.

Hey people, I have recently seen that you can buy a one piece double basses from Alibaba for like $160-$200. Now obviously I wouldn't say that those are really quality, but I mean hey! That's pretty cheap for something you'd regularly pay thousands for, maybe like for a project or just something...

I have an old Cort GB4A that I have been playing for 10 years. I love the feel of the bass and prefer the sound to any Ibenez or squire bass that I have played. The electronics have been giving me problems for some time and it has reached the point where I have to replace the preamp. Seeing as...

Hi, I was thinkig to build myself a bass and my budget is very low (like sub 200/250€). (yes, I know a lot of people ask abut this but I haven't found answers for my questions, or some are dated) My idea was to use one of this cheap ebay kit and mod it with new pickups. I was thinking to pick a...

Hey guys, i need help wiring this cables, as you can tell by the pictures it´s a cheap active p-bass with poor quality pieces but it holds a special place on my heart since it was my 1st bass. So basically the wiring got torn apart and theres this 4 cables that got ripped off, i doesn´t seem...

I apologize if a thread like this already exists, but I couldn't find one, so here we go (again?). I know I'm not the only one who has tweaked a budget bass and liked the results and yes, I want to show mine off, but I also want to see who else has fine-tuned their frugal finds into favorite...

Hi! I just registered to ask you guys one very important question: Is Fender Squier Affinity J-bass fine for playing metal? If not, PLEASE RECOMMEND ME SOMETHING ELSE UNDER ABOUT 350 EUROS!

hi folks, after thinking about getting a cheapo bass to learn to play with a 4-stringer (only played my 5er since i started, and totally lost everytime i try a 4string :p), i took the plunge yesterday and got myself an squier affinity jazz bass. me and my friend who can solder screwed up...

After trying different sounds out on different basses, I found myself between a jazz bass, a p bass, or a stingray. I have decided that I think the stingray will suit me the greatest because of its sound and the cool tones you can get out of it. But the problem is that Ernie Ball Music Man...

I have had an incredible Typhoon P-Bass copy for six years now, it's my main bass, I've modded it very heavily, and I love it dearly. It's light, it's not ply like other basses in this range, the electronics aren't bad, and the neck is incredible. Over the years I've scoured the internet...

Im a guitarist and I just recently purchased a bass to play around on but I would eventually like to play with a band if I see something interesting. So I want to put together a bass rig and I want to go the used route. There is a peavey mark iii on ebay that I was contemplating. peavey mark...

Its a Safstar Electric Bass Guitar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N148UUO/?coliid=I30F8T2K6B3H8Q&colid=3F6TIVB0JMTLH&psc=0

I'm good with general set ups and wood working, but I have not done fret stuff. I bought a very cheap 70s Hondo P bass that I actually like a lot. I get fret buzz on the 3rd and then more on the 4rth fret (all strings) indicating to me that the 5th fret is a bit high. Other wise the action is...

Hello! I recently bought a cheap p bass copy and I am trying to upgrade the bridge. Unfortunately, the screws on the bridge are different to all other bridges. There are 2 screws in the front and 3 in the back. Any replies appreciated!

I plan on doing my first ever finishing work on a cheap Ibanez Gio bass I have. From what I've seen on YouTube videos, seems like going with everything from Dupli-color is a good choice. The primer, paint and clear coat. I don’t have any special tools so what would be the best way to either...

Hey guys, I've got it in my head that I need a 4-string bass with BEAD tuning. I've got a 5-string Ibanez that I love, and a P bass and Warwick Corvette that are both 4-string. Rather than modifying the bridge and nut on one of those, I would like to buy something used and fairly inexpensive...

Hey guys and gals, (im a beginner) I would like to find out if there is any way to further lower action on a cheap instrument, rather than the bridge saddles and truss rod adjustment. The saddles are as low as they can go, and the truss rod is set up correctly (i presume), but i still feel like...

If you've never heard of Wolf guitars & basses or are looking into one now, consider this post! At our shop, we pioneer the Wolf out of all the brands we have because of their value. At their price range, they look/feel/sound better than their competitors. A lot of great finds under $1000 for...

So, I just joined up here, posted my introduction. Now I need to get to my first real question, more gathering opinions and thoughts really. As it stands right now I’m without a bass, I’m 100% new to the whole thing and I’m looking to buy something hopefully in the next few days. I’ve shopped...

Hi folks! Last year I finally did it, having waited a long time (for no real reason honestly, since I've always wanted to do it as soon as I really got into my musical tastes and started actually understanding something about music in general) I picked up my first bass! It's an Eko VPJ-280v...

Besides learning to play bass, I would also like to learn how to setup, fix and modify a bass to my liking. Thing is, I don't want to use either of my two basses as a test platform. They're not expensive or anything, but I like them the way they are and don't want to mess them up. Both of my...

I've been looking for a cheap 5'er. There are plenty of posts on TB of people claiming to have purchased decent 15 year old fully functional basses for as low as $100. I've checked craigslist, pawn shops etc - nothing below $250. Are these cheap basses solely being sold by angry...

Thinking about buying a cheapy ebay bass to keep in the car for practicing during lunch or split shifts when I have alot of downtime and can focus on practice. I'm really wanted to learn to read music and learning note positions on the fretboard. Even thought about just buying a cheap neck and...

I'm honestly surprised I've held onto this bass as long as I have, but I love the simplicity of it! One pickup, two knobs, durable black finish. Currently passive. The fret ends got sharp recently, so I filed them down today. The tuners are fine, the bridge is fine. I will be dropping in an...