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!

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.

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

Ouch Roger. Love my Hoffie!

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.

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.)

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.

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!

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

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