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Originally Posted by Darrell
I like the solid body bass, I really like most of the stuff Schecter makes and I am a big EMG electronics advocate. I don't like how Fenders look with the white pick guard on everything.
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Spector makes a pretty nice entry level bass (or at least they did when I was in sales). But their entry level was $350-$400. And the EMG's that came on those were "EMG-HZ", which were a cheaper level of EMG pickups. (I have EMG's in my P-Bass).
The Ibanez GSR200 is my right of the bat recommendation, I sold 100's of these:
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=519524
ESP's LTD series is also a nice choice on the entry level. Very aggressive styling.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=512723
I certainly agree with TenrCS on the Yamaha basses. I like the Ibanez at the $200 price point a little better but I like Yamaha a little better in the mid-range. Here is the low end Yamaha though:
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=511081
I don't remember you giving a price range so let me know if I am in the ballpark.
Also I would really recommend taking a trip down to your local music store and getting your hands on some basses - especially if you have a good independent local store.