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Need Help Deciding Between These Basses
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I love the SUB series that someone else mentioned above, but I do find they have some growl most of the time. There is an Ibanez TMB600 right now it’s right at the top of your budget, I have a TMB310 and I love the feel and looks. I also have an SR655 that has the same pickup and electronics so I can definitely tell you, you will be able to dial in all the sounds you would need.
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Of the basses listed I would go for the Squier. I was lucky enough to have picked up Squier Matt Freeman Sig P when they were first released and it is a great P bass, which is more or less a CV 70's P. That being said I think the best "budget" Precision out there is the G&L Tribute LB-100. Just saying.
+1 On the Sterling SUB4/StingRay, or whatever they’re calling them right now. A few years back I had the opportunity snag a mint condition used model for a buddy of mine, for a price that was too good to pass up.
Over the last several years I’ve been able to play a lot of them at the local Guitar Center. Not only are they good Basses, the quality is really consistent; important if you won’t be able to play it prior to purchasing. It would be hard to go wrong with one of those as well.
Over the last several years I’ve been able to play a lot of them at the local Guitar Center. Not only are they good Basses, the quality is really consistent; important if you won’t be able to play it prior to purchasing. It would be hard to go wrong with one of those as well.
The only potential negative is that mine weighs 9.54 lbs, which is on the borderline of what I would accept as an acceptible weight. The 4-string should be a little lighter. The body is a Fender-ish type of body, so if you are used to a slim Ibanez SR bass, that might be something to consider. But otherwise, it's a really nice bass for the money.
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Well I’m ok with a soldering iron but out of practice. There are loads of videos on how to do it well. If you are replacing a pickup it should be really straight forward as the solder will already be in the contact points, making it easier to get a good joint. Key advice would be to photograph the wiring before you begin so that you can copy it. Also, Ibanez tend to use a lot of wire so taping it out of the way helps too. This is how I taped wires before I began:
I voted other. Look for a Squier CV 50s Precision. I like mine so much that I sold my 73 Jazz. It's my only fretted bass now.
I say the Ibanez, because To create faultless bass effect, you can not lack a professional bass guitar during guitar performance. The Ibanez 370E is just the one I am glad to recommend to you. Compared with guitar, it features thicker strings and larger string tension. And it is located on low-pitch site, which makes it perfect in sending out wonderful bass effect. 
C'mon, I couldn't resist saying it at some point.
(Yes that is mostly a stolen description of some very inexpensive basses, for those that didn't know.)
But seriously,
I voted for Ibanez 370E, although the higher up the number, the better they get. (I know its not in your range, but if you could get into the 500 series, you'd be set.- sorry, Just had to say it)
I know some will say go for the Squier, cuz they're so good, that they are better than all MIM fenders, and most American made fenders.
Never you mind about the internet, If you're serious about the squier, make sure you play one 1st.
If you like the Ibanez neck, you will most likely NOT like the squier neck, they are 2 completely different basses.
If you like a smooth, "fast" , great playing, low action neck, Go for the ibanez.
C'mon, I couldn't resist saying it at some point.
(Yes that is mostly a stolen description of some very inexpensive basses, for those that didn't know.)
But seriously,
I voted for Ibanez 370E, although the higher up the number, the better they get. (I know its not in your range, but if you could get into the 500 series, you'd be set.- sorry, Just had to say it)
I know some will say go for the Squier, cuz they're so good, that they are better than all MIM fenders, and most American made fenders.
Oh, boy, hopefully you have a trial period/return policy.
Never you mind about the internet, If you're serious about the squier, make sure you play one 1st.
If you like the Ibanez neck, you will most likely NOT like the squier neck, they are 2 completely different basses.
If you like a smooth, "fast"
, great playing, low action neck, Go for the ibanez.
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Ok that got a chuckle outta me.I say the Ibanez, because To create faultless bass effect, you can not lack a professional bass guitar during guitar performance. The Ibanez 370E is just the one I am glad to recommend to you. Compared with guitar, it features thicker strings and larger string tension. And it is located on low-pitch site, which makes it perfect in sending out wonderful bass effect.
C'mon, I couldn't resist saying it at some point.
(Yes that is mostly a stolen description of some very inexpensive basses, for those that didn't know.)
But seriously,
I voted for Ibanez 370E, although the higher up the number, the better they get. (I know its not in your range, but if you could get into the 500 series, you'd be set.- sorry, Just had to say it)
I know some will say go for the Squier, cuz they're so good, that they are better than all MIM fenders, and most American made fenders.
Go for the ibby.
I'd suggest the Ibanez 370e - the Power Tap Switch will give you a LOT of tonal options. Ibanez makes great basses, and not just "good, for the money".
