Hey TBer's, what's the best P-bass for $400? Been watching my local CL and our classifieds but would love some opinions. I did find a nice 51 Reissue but without the ash trays and pickguard for $475 but would like to stay at $400.
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Best P-Bass for $400
- Thread starter vernhillbass
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I'd say a squier vintage modified or a classic vibe. I have the VM in amber with maple fretboard. You can get them for around 279$
There isnt much in the way of fenders for $400 or less unless you get a deal.You can get a MIM standard though. Personally my favorite P basses in that price range would be a classic vibe squier or a older MIJ Ibanez Roadstar.
My main working bass is a squier 60s P in sonic that I got for $175 shipped on GC used site.
My main working bass is a squier 60s P in sonic that I got for $175 shipped on GC used site.
Mine is available for $400! It's looks practically new.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fender-2012-mim-p-bass-1035369/
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fender-2012-mim-p-bass-1035369/
I'd say either the Squier VM or the Freeman Signature. Both rockin p's for cheap. And I preferred both of them to MIM's I was able to try.
If it only needs to have "P" pickups to qualify, may I suggest the Yamaha BB series? Used, I've seen the active one going for $350... Personally I feel these basses are incredibly versatile and severely underappreciated.
I second mia fury they are bargains and tone monsters. The one I have I got a great deal on and it is one of the best playing basses I have had, plus it just growls...very aggressive more thank my fender with 1/4 pounders
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ESP-LTD-Vin...d-/271174780570?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f2346c69a
...other finishes are available, at lower cost.
...other finishes are available, at lower cost.
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What's the country of manufacture on that '51? If it's a Fender Japan model, you better buy that thing before I do!!!
;-)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FENDER-PREC...t-/181286209359?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a3580074f
I have no affiliation with this auction. I've seen deals like this often. I'd be looking at the Fenders rather than the Squiers
I have no affiliation with this auction. I've seen deals like this often. I'd be looking at the Fenders rather than the Squiers
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/111240673583?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
i'd buy this myself, but i'm allergic to sunburst right now
it's basically a us fender that was made in japan
i'd buy this myself, but i'm allergic to sunburst right now
it's basically a us fender that was made in japan
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Yeah, it's a 2005-2006 from Japan. Also found a Sting model at $550 but trying to talk him down. I saw that the 51 Japanese are +$700 at GC. Are they that good?
MIA Peavey Fury, or MIJ Ibanez Blazer of Roadstar P copy. These three are better than any MIM in that range, IMO. The roadstars come in p and p-j configurations ( as well as a ton of other configs, but not really p-comparable)
