PRS BASS GUITARS

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I'm thinking about getting a PRS bass guitar. But at the moment I am wondering why they don't have a BASS GUITAR section on this forum. Shouldn't there be a bass guitar section where bass guitar people can talk about bass guitar things?

Anyway, I currently own two bass guitars but I'm not sure if either one of them is a forever bass or not. First of all, I like the idea of 4 string basses because that seems "normal" to me but then I do anticipate there being times where I will want that super deep 5th bass string. The fingerboards between a 4 string and a 5 string have a very different radius and feel (nevermind the weight difference between the two guitars) , and then there are the different pickup and control knob options to think about.

The reason I'm looking at PRS for a bass is that of all the manufacturers out there, PRS is most well known for going out of their way to make sure the neck is rock solid straight. That is important.

Currently I own a Carvin 5 string bass and a Ernie Ball Music Man 4 string bass. Each of these bass guitars are remarkable in their own ways.

Shouldn't there be a bass guitar section where bass guitar people can talk about bass guitar things?
 
There was a bass forum here for a short period, but it was closed and deleted because of a ton of complaints. Not from the bass players. It was mostly their families complaining about having to clean the crayons off the screen when the bass players tried to post.
 
The topic of Basses does come up from time to time, its usually a very deep comversation about one thing or another.:rolleyes: I have a 2014 SE Kestrel 4 String in Metallic Red, it is absolutely amazing in every way.

Fun Fact: PRSh started building Basses before building guitars.

Although not their bread and butter, PRS puts the same amount of thought, design and engineering into the Basses, as they do any other guitar they make.

Edit: A picture for your viewing pleasure
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I am not a bass player, but I had a Squire Standard Jazz Bass for about 15 years that I would mess around with every once in a while. Last summer I bought an SE Kestrel and I was really surprised by the huge improvement all around. I had never had so much fun playing bass. I still only use it occasionally, but it really is a great instrument.
 
My first Bass was a low end Ibanez, as I only occasionally dabbled. Recently (almost 2 years ago) started learning to play Bass with the band, I started out with the Kingfisher and it was awesome for awhile, deep smooth, great action, fairly articulate although it had kinda low output. I wanted a more articulate, focused sound, and something smaller, so I had to reconsider trying the Kestrel, and liked it even better, as it was a J type Bass done better than the original IMO. The Kestrel was perfectly awesome for about the last year or so as my playing slowly improved. Have been using a Schecter lately, with flat wound strings, which is awesome also. Since discovering flat wound strings, my plan is to put them on the Kestrel to make that my main Bass.

Kingfisher
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Kestrel
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Schecter
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I've wanted to get my hands on a PRS bass, but haven't ever found one locally to try out. In my last fully formed band I was on bass for 3 years, was looking for a Kestrel when I found a 1987 US made Peavey Patriot bass on Craigslist that I bought for the heck of it. Took it to practice, and my bandmates and I all fully agreed that I should leave my Fenders at home and just play the Peavey, it sounds amazing and plays great. Thus I sold the others. Should I find myself in a bass playing situation again I'd still like to give a Kestrel a try.
 
I've also been tossing around buying a PRS core 4 string bass. I am happy with my EB stingray 5 bass, and Im happy with my warmoth bodied/Fender neck P bass 4 string build...the gap between my P bass and EB bass is substantial...so I never use the P bass for anything that counts...mostly for guests and my own personal practice.

I've been considering another EB 4 string...or hunting down a PRS version.
 
I have never tried a PRS bass, but would love to. Must say though, that until Feb '21 when I got my PRS HBII, the guitar in my collection that I liked playing more than anything else, and felt more comfortable in my hands, was my EB MM Stingray. 4 string, 3 band EQ, and just feels wonderful. Never want to put it down. Just last year spent ~$$$ to swap out all hardware from chrome to black, but I think it looks fantastic (picture does not do it justice) and it plays better than it ever has after I got it all dialed in. Very happy with these DR black strings to. Seem easier on the fingers. Here is a horrible pic:

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Of course, my two new PRS's have kind of pushed it out of the way when it comes to favorite guitar to play ;~))
 
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