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10th September 2008
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| Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 292
Thread Starter | bass buying question?
Just starting out on the bass and ready to get one. Is $200 dollars a good price for a Fender Jazz Bass (Indonesian made)?
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10th September 2008
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| Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 292
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sorry...i think its a Squire, I have to check with the guy who's selling it. I really liked the Geddy Lee when I tried it out, but I think I should start with a lesser priced bass first.
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11th September 2008
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| Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Amherst, NY
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Not sure where you're located (most people at the site i'm referring seem to be from the US), but go to talkbass.com and check out their classifieds section ( For Sale: Bass Guitars - TalkBass Forums ). Tons of used stuff of all brands/styles, in all price ranges. You'll be able to get more bass for your money if you buy used, and likely be able to sell it for close to the same $$$ if you decide you don't want it. The Squier stuff can be pretty decent for the $$$, but there's lots of other stuff out there too. --- c |
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12th September 2008
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2008 Location: Austin
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I'd honestly say that if that's your budget, save up a couple hundred bucks more and buy a mexican made Fender. They're really not that far off from the American ones, and it'll save you from having to buy yet another bass when you've had your Squier for a while and realize it's a piece o' crap. Really. |
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12th September 2008
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| Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 292
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im out on the west coast (bay area)... thanks for the advice guys! are pawn shops a good hunting spot?
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12th September 2008
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit, Mi
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NO, pawn stores have crap now that ebay is so prevalent...
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12th September 2008
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| Gear maniac  Joined: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Try craigslist man. You can definitely pick up a squire or one of the old ibanez fender jazz copies for cheap. Sometimes people slap together really nice basses themselves using Warmoth parts - these can be really nice too and much less expensive than a brand name.
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