Getting a new bass but i need some help.

[theavestruz17]

Hi guys, i'm getting a new bass but i need opinions on my different options. These options are:
Fender Player Jaguar
Fender MxStd Dimension (used)
Squier Short Scale Jaguar
Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass (2019)
Epiphone EB-3
Sterling Ray4

Which one would you recommend? I'm more used to the feel of a Fender but the others also seem like good options.

Thanks.

 

[UNICORN BASS]

Without any knowledge of your needs i picked the Dimension cause i like em'.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

You will probably get a thumbs-up for every one of your choices given enough time...
I like the Squier Classic Vibe Jazz - I played a few of them and they were all really, really nice for the price point.

 

[Glenn Johnson]

Those basses are kind of all over the place, including a couple of short scale basses. I suggest you go to a shop and try the basses out for yourself. NO ONE can tell you what will feel and sound right for YOU. Good luck and happy hunting!

 

[CallMeAl]

I see in your profile you have an affinity PJ. If you like the PJ, just wanting an upgrade- get the player Jaguar. If you want to add a different tone- get the Squier Jazz or MM Sterling, whichever bass tone appeals to you more.

but that’s a great short list, I don’t see a lemon in the bunch

 

[finfrocka]

I chose jazz based on my own personal preferences but knowing the kind of music you like to play helps with this sort of thing.

Can you tell us a bit about the music or players you like to play/listen to.

 

[Bent77]

The Ray24 is an excellent bass vs the others. I have owned all the others

 

[theavestruz17]

I chose jazz based on my own personal preferences but knowing the kind of music you like to play helps with this sort of thing.

Can you tell us a bit about the music or players you like to play/listen to.

My band plays a bit of everything. Mainly jazz and punk rock.
Players i like to play... I listen and play a lot of Peter Hook basslines.

 

[JRA]

if you have any demo-playing experience with the axes on your list = you should know what you prefer, right?

 

[jd56hawk]

Hi guys, i'm getting a new bass but i need opinions on my different options. These options are:
Fender Player Jaguar
Fender MxStd Dimension (used)
Squier Short Scale Jaguar
Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass (2019)
Epiphone EB-3
Sterling Ray4

Which one would you recommend? I'm more used to the feel of a Fender but the others also seem like good options.

Thanks.

Quite a different bunch of basses.
What are you hoping for?
What are you playing now?

 

[theavestruz17]

Quite a different bunch of basses.
What are you hoping for?
What are you playing now?

Playing now: A Squier PJ
Waiting: I don't know. I am in love with the P+J configuration and I would have no problem with having a better quality bass with the same configuration, but I also want to try and experiment with new things. I really like the deep tone of EB's, the versatility of PJs and I love the thick and powerful tone of Stingrays. It is a very difficult decision.

 

[Bass V]

the ultimate bass may be a nasty 'ray with a big EB 'bucker shoved in at the neck = PJ on steroids

 

[somebrains]

I keep a 4 and 5 Warwick $$ around bc MM in the neck is thicker and tames the traditional Ray trebly jank.

MM+J is one of my faves, I prefer it to PJ bc there’s just more there if you can switch the MM from parallel / series.

Kicking both MMs to single is my essential punk deal.

 

[superblues]

Which one will you kick yourself for not buying if you buy something else?

 

[alack]

It’s difficult if not impossible to choose a bass for someone else. But I do own both a VM Jazz and a pair of SS Jags. I gig them all the time, choosing them over more expensive options in my collection. Properly set up with strings of your liking you can’t go wrong with either.