What basses are on your “Want To Try” list?

[bitterminnows]

Something I always enjoy is scanning the wall at my local music shops, particularly the used section, to see what interesting basses I might find to try out and compare to the ones I have, and the ones I’ve played previously.

It’s been helpful in figuring out what I look for in a bass, I suppose! Although sometimes those preferences aren’t always set in stone.

What are some you haven’t encountered yet that you’d like to check out?

For me it’s these:

• Gibson Ripper
• Gibson Grabber
• Gibson RD Artist
• Ovation Magnum III or IV (as I’ve tried the earlier models)
• Any Kramer aluminum neck bass
• Ibanez MC900
• Peavey T40

 

[MrAB4003]

I have a few that I want to try, but they're hard to find in a typical music store:
1. G&L CLF L-1000
2. Rickenbacker 4004
3. Serek Sacramento
4. An Alembic of some kind (I'm not sure which model)
5. Rickenbacker 4002
6. Rickenbacker 4005V

 

[Quadraphonic]

Any Alembic

 

[bitterminnows]

Seconded on the Sereks and Alembics!

Never seen any Sereks around here, but I could hypothetically check out an Alembic or two… thing is it’s a three-hour drive to the only dealer in my state.

I always think about it, but haven’t yet. Would love to try a Series I or Stanley Clarke model.

Or a Scorpion, if we’re talking vintage!

 

[Green Knight]

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PS: buuuuut I’m already down to one kidney

 

[Bob_Ross]

A Dingwall 5- or 6-string with the fanned frets.

 

[nickpc]

Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5-string. Multiscale 5-string, Neve preamp

 

[pingvuiini]

I've been very curious about the whole multi scale thing, but haven't seen many lefties of any brand to try out.

I really would like to see a Ritter up close. Maybe even get to handle one.

I've always wanted to play a Pedulla Buzz but again, not many lefties. Now it's too late.

 

[WG Plum]

Wal fretless, Ovation Magnum 1, a couple of others.

 

[vindibona1]

Early Yamaha TRB 5 string.

 

[FugaziBomb]

Smallmouth bass. Some say it has a cleaner taste, firmer texture, and sweeter flavor than largemouth bass. I've been really wanting to try that.

 

[Nedmundo]

Sandberg VS5, which is their five-string P-bass. I'm very nicely set for basses, but I could find room for a lightweight five-string P. I know I like Sandberg's necks, so it's mostly about hearing the electronics.

 

[Dlew919]

I’m really happy with my three basses (although another 5 as a backup would be nice. Or a fretless).

So a Warwick five string

Or an Ibanez semi hollow fretless

 

[baldy McBalders]

I always wanted to try a Fender Roscoe Beck, but, lefty problems. . .

 

[monsterthompson]

Ritter
Jerzy Drozd
Padalka
LEH

 

[Swerve]

A vintage instrument that feels good to play. I swear every time I see a vintage P or J in a store I get all excited until I plug it in and start playing. Usually feels and sounds like poopie and I wonder why they are so coveted. Probably just a setup/repair issue but man it really turned me off to vintage gear, especially once you see the price tag.

 

[HowieD72]

As of right now? None. My GAS has me with 7 basses. 4 that I bought as "Want to try". Unfortunately where I live there are only 2 music shops and none had any to "try" so I had to "buy".

Now all i have is a "want to sell" list lol

 

[Heiwa]

Sonic Bronco
Vintage V4
Squier Dimension

 

[bearhart74]

Ritter
Le Fay
Celinder
Sadowsky
Degier

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

The soon coming Cat bass 5 string .
Reverend Mercalli 5. None in stock nearby for me to try.