Fill me in on good cheap basses (bass, metal, tune)

crash_override · 02-22-2009, 10:09 PM

no prob

Sasquatch_and_Fletch · 02-27-2009, 11:33 AM

I just bought a cheap 250W Ibanez bass amp for my 69' Fender replica and have had no problems with it yet. Check Samash.com they always have great deals. I suggest a cheap Fender to start with

Fraig · 03-01-2009, 02:27 PM

OK so I went and got it "setup", it looks like all they did was replace the battery (which I had to pay for) and the frets still sound f'ed up so I guess that's just how it's gonna be. It's not too bad though, it's just 3 notes on E string...

crash_override · 03-03-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraig

OK so I went and got it "setup", it looks like all they did was replace the battery (which I had to pay for) and the frets still sound f'ed up so I guess that's just how it's gonna be. It's not too bad though, it's just 3 notes on E string...

Dude where are you taking this thing? Please don't say guitar center

mr dave · 03-03-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraig

OK so I went and got it "setup", it looks like all they did was replace the battery (which I had to pay for) and the frets still sound f'ed up so I guess that's just how it's gonna be. It's not too bad though, it's just 3 notes on E string...

did you tell them the frets were buzzing or just ask for a setup? replacing the battery isn't really complicated.

Fraig · 04-05-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

did you tell them the frets were buzzing or just ask for a setup? replacing the battery isn't really complicated.

Well both actually...

mr dave · 04-06-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraig

Well both actually...

that's a bummer that you mentioned both but the issue wasn't properly addressed. at this point though it's been over a month since you mentioned it here, and i have no clue on how long it's actually been since you were at the store.

you didn't seem that bothered by it initially so maybe just chalk it up to a learning experience. when you bring something in to get serviced try it out as soon as you pick it up (in store) and call them out on it if it's not done right. at this point it's getting to be a little late for proper resolution.

~~Farfisa~~ · 03-03-2009, 04:37 PM

Well, I just wanted to say that Hagstrom I basses are pretty cheap and reliable.

crash_override · 03-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Yeah you got jipped dude.

aclintjr · 03-12-2009, 09:43 PM

Check your local used instrument stores where they buy and resell instruments. Sometimes people come in and sell really nice instruments simply because they got a new one, when the old one works just fine! You can save a ton of money if your just starting out and can still get a decent piece of equipment.

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crash_override Seemingly Silenced Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,312	no prob

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Sasquatch_and_Fletch Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	I just bought a cheap 250W Ibanez bass amp for my 69' Fender replica and have had no problems with it yet. Check Samash.com they always have great deals. I suggest a cheap Fender to start with

03-01-2009, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fraig Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 38	OK so I went and got it "setup", it looks like all they did was replace the battery (which I had to pay for) and the frets still sound f'ed up so I guess that's just how it's gonna be. It's not too bad though, it's just 3 notes on E string...

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~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	Well, I just wanted to say that Hagstrom I basses are pretty cheap and reliable.

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crash_override Seemingly Silenced Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,312	Yeah you got jipped dude.