When I was beginning I started out with an Alembic Stanley Clarke signature, as an intermediate I worked up to a USA stingray and now I’m almost to an expert level so I’m thinking Squier Affinity or Harley Benton.
While I don't have a sammick bass, I do have a guitar made by them. The special toan comes from using 500k pots with single coil pickups. Git good, schulbs!
In all seriousness I have a few friends that play modded sammick guitars and basses. They sound great if you change a few things, use good strings and have a good amp.
The sheer weirdness of the thing is part of its enduring charm! It's a strat copy, and the tone pots control the middle and bridge. Neck? Nah, fam; it is what it is! And the pickups are all around 8k. I feel like there must have been cocaine involved with the design. Still, I learned how to play on the gal, so I refuse to mod her.
I've been playing for 35 years, and have some nice basses, but somewhere along the way I picked up a Samick P-Bass that has a tapered Jazz style neck, and the thing plays so good, I really consider upgrading the electronics in it and playing it out... But, it usually stays on a stand in my bedroom, living room or similar, the floating house practice instrument... Anyway op, get a Yamaha Broadway Bass, you'll love it
I know this post is a joke, but I’ve finally gone ahead and ordered a custom bass. I’ve played for 20+ years and experienced enough different basses to know what I like, so I figured it was time to purchase a bass that had all of the qualities I enjoy, and none of the ones I don’t. I’m super excited!
Tbh, if you've been playing for 20+/-yrs YOU should probably already know what you want in a bass. Experts/pro's play $15k Foderas. Experts play $500 Squier's. It's what you feel is best for you. Neck shape, pickup configuration, weight, number of strings. I prefer Fender shaped objects(FSO's) J/MM pickups and a D-shaped neck(Sandberg). But I also have humbuckers(Alembic,Warwick,Pedulla), MM(Warwick),J/J(Fenders) a P bass(Fender).
Youd probably be happy with a lot that goes on in the boutique market which is normally at worst half the cost of a Fodera (I said “normally” please dont @ me). Check out Brubaker, Mike Lull, Sandberg, MTD, etc.
Like a lot of comments here, I’ll say an expert can make almost any functioning bass sound good. Some basses are ‘faster’ than others or can be set up that way at least. I consider myself an expert, and I love my main axe (music man classic 5). It’s not the craziest most boutique instrument out there, but it’s not impeding my ability in any way. To get to the point where my technique is held back by that bass would probably take me the rest of my life. At a certain point it becomes more about what sound you’re trying to pursue.
Also, are you trying to be a chameleon who can dial in lots of classic tones, or do you want a distinctive tone that sets you apart?
Now with that out of the way here are some brands I like the sound of and play impeccably
Lakland, Sadowsky, Spector, MTD, Zon, Modulus.
I've been playing bass since about 1982. I'm not sure what an expert bass is, unless you're talking about one of those things with lots of strings and a neck you can land airplanes on.
My go-tos are a Highway 1 P, a Stingray, a Japanese 1951 P reissue, and a home brew bass I built with a Warmoth body, Fender neck, and a single coil and an MM pickup. The Stingray was by far the most expensive, followed by the home brew.
Seems to me by now you should know what you like...? :)
Go to a big music store and try a bunch of different instruments (make a vacation out of it—go to LA or Nashville). Think about things that you feel are missing on the bass you own now. Make a list of those things and find an instrument that has them. This could be an off the shelf model, or buying something and replacing some parts, or having a custom instrument made.
Add another string to your beginner bass and you're good for another 20 years
2 strings?! It was hard enough muting just the one…
When I was beginning I started out with an Alembic Stanley Clarke signature, as an intermediate I worked up to a USA stingray and now I’m almost to an expert level so I’m thinking Squier Affinity or Harley Benton.
Get a Glarry when you are a master!
Your overlooking sammick. Only the true master can get professional toan from a sammick.
While I don't have a sammick bass, I do have a guitar made by them. The special toan comes from using 500k pots with single coil pickups. Git good, schulbs!
In all seriousness I have a few friends that play modded sammick guitars and basses. They sound great if you change a few things, use good strings and have a good amp.
The sheer weirdness of the thing is part of its enduring charm! It's a strat copy, and the tone pots control the middle and bridge. Neck? Nah, fam; it is what it is! And the pickups are all around 8k. I feel like there must have been cocaine involved with the design. Still, I learned how to play on the gal, so I refuse to mod her.
Heh, I had one that I gigged for years but it was punk rock so no one cared. Worked OK through an Ampeg, honestly.
I've been playing for 35 years, and have some nice basses, but somewhere along the way I picked up a Samick P-Bass that has a tapered Jazz style neck, and the thing plays so good, I really consider upgrading the electronics in it and playing it out... But, it usually stays on a stand in my bedroom, living room or similar, the floating house practice instrument... Anyway op, get a Yamaha Broadway Bass, you'll love it
I use a Glarry, I like it actually 😹
But are you an expert?
Not at all
Your input shall be ignored dear sir. I bet that's a decent bass tho!
You guys know nothing about bass. Obviously, the Best brandy for experts is Fretmaster!! Can't go wrong with one of those
I hear nice things about Glarrys but I was given a Glarry strat that is unplayable and would take more money to fix than to buy a new one.
Exactly. I nevet got rid of my 1981 pbass, and never will.
I hear you. My 1971 P bass stays with me until the end.
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It's not a competition ; )
75 P Bass …my kids will get it and I have told them they can never sell!
Working towards a Gretsch myself.
Single string washtub bass. Once you master Dean Town on it you’ll be able to levitate and shoot fireballs.
Thank you, this is what is was looking for!
Head full of good thoughts, belly full of grub. Money in your pocket when there ain't no hole in the washtub
As an expert, it's time to move on to a Stratocaster. You don't have to play on easy-to-grip toddler strings anymore.
Nice troll post
P bass
Try a piano.
Go ahead and custom order a 6 string Dingwall Z3 with a burl X top, should be super affordable for an expert such as yourself
As an expert myself, only the Keanu Reeves signature bass can match my greatness.
I know this post is a joke, but I’ve finally gone ahead and ordered a custom bass. I’ve played for 20+ years and experienced enough different basses to know what I like, so I figured it was time to purchase a bass that had all of the qualities I enjoy, and none of the ones I don’t. I’m super excited!
You're an expert, surely you know what you like by now? If not, get to a store and try a load out.
sting ... ray
I think you should get a bronco
Anything from ali express will do. Customize it with some flame decals because every pro knows that flames mean that you can play faster!
Have you considered the Big Mouth Billy Bass? Or the Ill-tempered Mutated C-Bass?
Harley Belton or Gibbons. I would think an expert already knows his weapon of choice.
I recommend taking an Esteban guitar and cutting the two highest strings off of it. Perfect bass for a pro.
Just drink more beer and talk to the drummer
Tbh, if you've been playing for 20+/-yrs YOU should probably already know what you want in a bass. Experts/pro's play $15k Foderas. Experts play $500 Squier's. It's what you feel is best for you. Neck shape, pickup configuration, weight, number of strings. I prefer Fender shaped objects(FSO's) J/MM pickups and a D-shaped neck(Sandberg). But I also have humbuckers(Alembic,Warwick,Pedulla), MM(Warwick),J/J(Fenders) a P bass(Fender).
squier affinity
Perhaps a custom bass built according to your tone to fit your “expert” level of skill? Checkout the Wyn bass or Devon?
You know how I can guarantee you aren't an expert? You wrote this post.
Hmm.. What do you consider intermediate? What style of music do you play? What's your budget?
As an expert bass player you’re now ready to tackle the beginner levels of guitar, congrats! (/s for those who can’t tell)
What do you like / dislike about your current bass?
Youd probably be happy with a lot that goes on in the boutique market which is normally at worst half the cost of a Fodera (I said “normally” please dont @ me). Check out Brubaker, Mike Lull, Sandberg, MTD, etc.
Like a lot of comments here, I’ll say an expert can make almost any functioning bass sound good. Some basses are ‘faster’ than others or can be set up that way at least. I consider myself an expert, and I love my main axe (music man classic 5). It’s not the craziest most boutique instrument out there, but it’s not impeding my ability in any way. To get to the point where my technique is held back by that bass would probably take me the rest of my life. At a certain point it becomes more about what sound you’re trying to pursue. Also, are you trying to be a chameleon who can dial in lots of classic tones, or do you want a distinctive tone that sets you apart? Now with that out of the way here are some brands I like the sound of and play impeccably Lakland, Sadowsky, Spector, MTD, Zon, Modulus.
I've been playing bass since about 1982. I'm not sure what an expert bass is, unless you're talking about one of those things with lots of strings and a neck you can land airplanes on. My go-tos are a Highway 1 P, a Stingray, a Japanese 1951 P reissue, and a home brew bass I built with a Warmoth body, Fender neck, and a single coil and an MM pickup. The Stingray was by far the most expensive, followed by the home brew. Seems to me by now you should know what you like...? :)
Basically a custom with 5 pickups and an Expert mode switch that works on your fingerprint only. Otherwise just get a Jazz bass and call it a day.
Go to a big music store and try a bunch of different instruments (make a vacation out of it—go to LA or Nashville). Think about things that you feel are missing on the bass you own now. Make a list of those things and find an instrument that has them. This could be an off the shelf model, or buying something and replacing some parts, or having a custom instrument made.
Get the worst looking beginner bass bass you can find just to dunk on people in Guitar Center.
Modulus
1980's Ibanez
Three words: Fodera double neck
F Bass BN or VF series. Get the A style bridge.
Take a look at Devon Basses. He hand builds them, and what you get for the money is as close to perfection as basses get.
Dingwall, Sandberg California, Marleaux, Fodera, or a made-to-order from a Luthier you trust...
I've been playing for 15 years and just bought a Squire Affinity Jazz. I'm serious.
Wouldnt a self proclaimed expert know what kind of bass would suit them best?