The Bass thread (funk, Paul McCartney, guitar)

[Astronomer]

Originally Posted by My Mind Sedate

No worries.

Yeah the eternal struggle of finding the perfect second hand bass.... I've been there many times, it requires almost inhuman patience and diligence.

I would recommend Japanese Fenders/Squiers or lawsuit era Japanese copies (such as Ibanez basses from the 70s) if you still want to dig around in the second hand market. But in terms of new basses, I have played a few Mexican Fenders, although they can hold their own, they are not worth the money that you have to pay for. I have heard great reviews of the Squier Modified 70's Jazz bass, maybe you should check those out... Ibanez always has a great range of affordable and good quality basses, but most models have really modern sounds which you may not be too happy with. But the truth of the matter is that any bass with two pick ups (meaning neck and bridge) is able to produce is a precision-esque tone.

Hope that helps.

It does indeed help! Thanks so much! I've actually seen quite a few Japanese Fenders on Ebay but none in my area at the moment, but I will keep my eyes peeled now. I will also take on board all the other suggestions you've made, thanks so much again. I think buying a new bass is going to be a longer process than I thought, hehe, but at least I'll be able to save up a little bit more money in the process of searching.

Just out of curiosity, why don't you think the Mexican Fenders are worth the money you pay for them? Like, what specifically do they lack or what problems do they have? Am just wondering that's all! Because I've played a Mexican precision before, but it was only for a very brief amount of time and it was a while ago. I'm not really that bass-savvy enough to pick up on these kind of things so it would be great to hear more of your views!

Or if anyone else has any suggestions it would be great...

Thanks again for the response!