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Questions about violin/"beatle" basses

I'm looking to purchase a low end Hofner copy. Im trying to decide between Rogue, Douglas, Brice, and Jay Turser. I'm leaning heavily towards the Jay Turser at this point. Any info/ suggestions on any of these models? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Questions about violin/"beatle" basses

1/15/2010 5:19 PM

Marcus Hart (14325) wrote:

The Jay Turser is probably going to be your best bet. We have two of them in the music store where I work part time. While not great (IMO), they get the job done. The Rogue ... stay away from that one!

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1/15/2010 10:03 PM

Roger Gumbs (29626) wrote:

What a horrible looking bass....sorry(just my dumb-a-- opinion)- never been a fan. I wouldn't be surprised if all 3 brands were made in the same plant. I'm not a Beatle fan....perhaps that's why I don't like it, however my current band is playing 3 Beatles covers.




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1/16/2010 1:07 AM

Greg Rhodus (7348) wrote:

i agree roger...never have liked the way these look, feel , or sound....couldn't pay me to take one....



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2/2/2010 9:24 PM

Mike Hokkanen (27034) wrote:

Ouch Roger. Love my Hoffie!



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2/3/2010 1:31 PM

Roger Gumbs (29626) wrote:

Sorry Mike, but the price is way too much for what you're getting. In your case it's fine, but when they want $2500 for the high end model, I just don't think it's worth it.



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2/3/2010 7:27 PM

David Muise (15739) wrote:

I also feel that $2500 US is too much for what it'd do for me, but Mike seems to have a different opinion.

Why not give one a try sometime Rog, if you see a used one going for stupid cheap? I don't think their sound is 'you' & the spacing might not work, but they are an interesting angle at 'electric bass'.

(Actually I'm awaiting you posting about buying a Ric.)



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2/7/2010 8:56 PM

Roger Gumbs (29626) wrote:

I've actually tried one of the budget ones, and it wasn't for me. If I were ever to buy a hollow body it would be a Jack Cassedy Ibanez....that one played nice, and had a nicer appearance....imo.

I've had Rics before, not sure they are for me. I think I'd once again buy a Jazz or P bass before getting a Rick. I still think that hands down, they are one of the most attractive basses ever made.

I'm posting a couple of pictures of my new basses in the equipment forum. I picked up a sweet Stingray...Dargie Daelight II. They are limited edition, and come with color shift paint, ebony fret board and custom inlays. Probably a bit much $$$-wise, because it sounds identical to the other Stingray I have with the same pickup configuration.



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2/8/2010 6:22 PM

David Muise (15739) wrote:

I like what they do, though I don't have much application for it. I've yet to take anything 335-like for a spin; sometime.

With ya on Rics. I've seen better looking basses (boutique with exotic woods is hard to beat IMO) but the Ric just has a classy & sassy style. Great in that bright blue, & there's a local bassist who has a chocolate brown one with an unlined ebony looking fingerboard; sweeet!



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2/9/2010 12:16 AM

Roger Gumbs (29626) wrote:

lol...I'd be lost on an unlined fretless...lets just say I'm not that good ...AT ALL!! ha



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Re: Questions about violin/"beatle" basses

2/9/2010 12:57 AM

David Muise (15739) wrote:

I'm about the same in emsemble, but it's a hoot when solo.

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