Looking for a new bass guitar $1k-2k range

[Indigo_blues]

hmm, thinking about it... i prefer a natural woodgrain finish. most stingrays are acrylic coated?

 

[DarkRed]

hi think the majority are.

maybe you're looking for something like this?

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[Indigo_blues]

hi think the majority are.

maybe you're looking for something like this?

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OMG!!!! Looks Sweeeet!!!!

 

[e4t3n]

hmm, thinking about it... i prefer a natural woodgrain finish. most stingrays are acrylic coated?

you can consider getting warwick basses, specifically the corvette std and the thumb bolt-on. Both have killer tone with nice natural finishes, and they fall within the price range =)

 

[jbarks]

for theperfectbass... if you're ordering before the end of the month, use coupon code SuperMay08 for a nice discount

don't forget to give them a call for a quote on shipping.

 

[kdash]

if you don't mind, you can try to get a 2nd-hand bass, it's value-for-money.
you can get a $3k 2nd-hand warwick corvette for $1k+

 

[Indigo_blues]

if you don't mind, you can try to get a 2nd-hand bass, it's value-for-money.
you can get a $3k 2nd-hand warwick corvette for $1k+

heard the necks are prone to warpage because of our climate here in singapore?

 

[subversion]

this is within your budget & it's an above-average player (tried it not too long ago):

 

[e4t3n]

heard the necks are prone to warpage because of our climate here in singapore?

unfortunately yes.. i had a warwick corvette and i had to tweak it once every few mths, plus all the waxing to be done. a pity since its such a well built instrument..

 

[TidesOfBlood]

heard the necks are prone to warpage because of our climate here in singapore?

if you clean your neck diligently after playing and keep it in a secure gig bag/case when it's not in use, shouldn't have any problems.

i use a Warwick Streamer Standard and the neck is healthy even after 2 years.

 

[Indigo_blues]

this is within your budget & it's an above-average player (tried it not too long ago):

Hey Sub thanks for the suggestion! What is the brand and model btw? Is that an Ibanez??

 

[Indigo_blues]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far... i owe it to myself now (if I can find the time!) to check out Swee Lee and Sinamex for the Fender Jazz and the MusicMan respectively... think those 2 basses are the ones that seem to be standing out. Both are slightly over budget though but we'll see how it goes... maybe budget is slightly flexible. If they don't work out I may consider the BTB or the TRB from Yamaha instead.. I like the modern looks of these 2 instruments with the 3 piece sandwiched bodies... only problem is they are both 35" scale which might take a bit of getting used to for me. cheers.

 

[Aki S. Ian]

how about MTD bass?

 

[subversion]

Hey Sub thanks for the suggestion! What is the brand and model btw? Is that an Ibanez??

it's MTD's Heir 4-string...

 

[Aki S. Ian]

damn,hahaha.i forgot to state that in my previous comments.

anyways their web has one of the most soothing music ever..

 

[kdash]

if you clean your neck diligently after playing and keep it in a secure gig bag/case when it's not in use, shouldn't have any problems.

i use a Warwick Streamer Standard and the neck is healthy even after 2 years.

hmm i have a friend who used to own a warwick corvette, but he had to send it for tweaking and adjustment like once every few months, so in the end he sold it because of the relatively high maintenance cost.

anyway all the best for your new bass acquisition, indigo_blues!

 

[jbarks]

it's the humidity and changes in temperature that will kill a warwick.. so if you decide to get one, don't keep it in your room if you turn the aircon on and off every so often. keep it in a cool, dry place and try not to leave it in car boots

 

[kdash]

try not to leave it in car boots

please don't torture your bass by leaving it in the car boot... haha

 

[Indigo_blues]

please don't torture your bass by leaving it in the car boot... haha

wah i never leave my basses in my car boot... they get the front seat!!!