Squier Or Epiphone?

[Deoindra123]

I want to get a nice slap tone like in this funky song:

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr59UokcPqg

But don't know what bass is better for slap?
My first choice was the Tobias Standard IV bass:
Link 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnuzBug7gao
But then I people say the Squier Affinity Jazz bass is better:
Link 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KNgLtYtouM
Or even A Squier Precision Bass

I'm just stuck!
I have an Acoustic B15 amp but just don't know what to do!

[1bassleft]

My slap technique is really terrible but the first bass that made me sound moderately decent at it was a fretted Fenix (basically a Korean Squier) Jazz. While you're on Youtube, check out the reviews by 11coopbass:

http://www.youtube.com/user/11coopbass/videos

He has fantastic ability (the most important thing) and tries out a lot of affordable stuff from Rondo and others. Mostly Jazzes, but a MM and Precision copy feature, amongst others. A lot of them are pawn shop finds for not much money. See what tone you like and start trying those basses out.

I can't emphasize enough that working on technique is worth more than choosing a particular brand or design. This video of his is one of my favourites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_UxNqhrFQ

[Snakeman1066]

I own both a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz....and the Newer Epiphone Tobias Toby...and I have to tell you right out of the gate the Squier is a much better built instrument...

I don't do a lot of slapping so YMMV..