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Posted: 5/10/2016 9:14:06 PM EDT
I am just a hack but want to get something different.  I have the Classic Fender Jazz 4 string and an old Hamer 5 string Cruise, but have been looking at getting something different in a 4 string.  I am looking at a Spector Legend 4 but can't decide on the standard (P-J pickups) or the classic with soap box humbuckers.

Any words of advice would be appreciated.  I am leaning toward the classic as the electronics seem to be a bit better.

Thx
Link Posted: 5/10/2016 11:07:16 PM EDT
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I'm not a bass player.  I own about 10 of his 6 string guitars and think he is the best luthier on the planet now.  I admit this is the only bass I've seen on his webpage so it might be a one off and he isn't a bass specialist.  But if you go on the gear page he is highly thought of and I think you'd have a great bass from him,

http://thornnewsanddiscussionpage.yuku.com/topic/4123/I-love-her-each-weekday

Link Posted: 5/11/2016 1:27:26 AM EDT
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I'm not a bass player.  I own about 10 of his 6 string guitars and think he is the best luthier on the planet now.  I admit this is the only bass I've seen on his webpage so it might be a one off and he isn't a bass specialist.  But if you go on the gear page he is highly thought of and I think you'd have a great bass from him,

http://thornnewsanddiscussionpage.yuku.com/topic/4123/I-love-her-each-weekday

http://thornguitargallery.com/images/socal/GS01_1.jpg
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That is beautiful!

I have my eye on a wonderful Sadosky, but $3000 is a bit steep for a hack like me.
Link Posted: 5/13/2016 12:35:04 AM EDT
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What kind of budget are we looking at here?

I'm a resident G&L fan-boy, and that Spector's $750 price is right on top of the G&L M-2000 or L-2000 Tribute basses.  They're outstanding - nice feel, great assembly quality, and pickups that are pretty well unparalleled in their versatility.  I'm a bigger fan of the L with the series/parallel and active EQ switching, myself...

http://www.amazon.com/Tribute-L-2000-String-Blueburst-Maple/dp/B001DL9236
Link Posted: 5/13/2016 10:14:24 AM EDT
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The Ibanez SR500s are amazing. They don't sound like a normal bass  (more bell like, natural harmonics galore, awesome overtones) and they are very reasonable in price.
Link Posted: 5/13/2016 2:52:46 PM EDT
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I am just a hack but want to get something different.  I have the Classic Fender Jazz 4 string and an old Hamer 5 string Cruise, but have been looking at getting something different in a 4 string.  I am looking at a Spector Legend 4 but can't decide on the standard (P-J pickups) or the classic with soap box humbuckers.

Any words of advice would be appreciated.  I am leaning toward the classic as the electronics seem to be a bit better.

Thx
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If you are looking for something different in a bass, I suggest looking at the pickups first.  You have two basses that are single coil jazz pickups.  So look for something different tonewise like:

1. Rickenbacker 4003
2. A EBMM Stingray or a Fender American Dimension bass.
3. Fender pbass or a competent fascimile like G&L, Lakland, etc.

Or go the custom route.  What interests me is a custom pbass with standard pbass pickups, and a older pbass or tele single coil, switchable.

Link Posted: 5/13/2016 2:56:24 PM EDT
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If you are looking for something different in a bass, I suggest looking at the pickups first.  You have two basses that are single coil jazz pickups.  So look for something different tonewise like:

1. Rickenbacker 4003
2. A EBMM Stingray or a Fender American Dimension bass.
3. Fender pbass or a competent fascimile like G&L, Lakland, etc.

Or go the custom route.  What interests me is a custom pbass with standard pbass pickups, and a older pbass or tele single coil, switchable.

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I am just a hack but want to get something different.  I have the Classic Fender Jazz 4 string and an old Hamer 5 string Cruise, but have been looking at getting something different in a 4 string.  I am looking at a Spector Legend 4 but can't decide on the standard (P-J pickups) or the classic with soap box humbuckers.

Any words of advice would be appreciated.  I am leaning toward the classic as the electronics seem to be a bit better.

Thx



If you are looking for something different in a bass, I suggest looking at the pickups first.  You have two basses that are single coil jazz pickups.  So look for something different tonewise like:

1. Rickenbacker 4003
2. A EBMM Stingray or a Fender American Dimension bass.
3. Fender pbass or a competent fascimile like G&L, Lakland, etc.

Or go the custom route.  What interests me is a custom pbass with standard pbass pickups, and a older pbass or tele single coil, switchable.



I have been looking at Lakland also.  A 44-02 or 44-01 with a black body and maple fretboard would be perfect.  Nobody has one is stock anyplace though.  
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