If anyone would care to throw a bone to a newb...

[breakHARD77]

...it would be much appreciated!

I've been messing with the same ghetto Mexican P-bass for years now, and (spurred on by the breakdown of my old amp), I've decided to bite the bullet and upgrade.

The two main styles of music that I play are punk rock (Blink-182, Paramore, etc.) and Christian rock (Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, etc.). Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent bass that isn't gonna cost me an arm and a leg to buy? Preferably sub-$300.

I'm currently debating whether I should get the Epifani PS-600. Would it be a waste to buy such a nice head while having a run-of-the-mill bass that this price range would get me?

Thanks again, guys. This seems like a great community of musicians!

 

[Starky]

Are you asking for us to recommend a Bass or an Amp Head?

 

[M0ses]

Have you ever had your bass set up? If not, it will feel like a whole new instrument.

 

[shadow_FIX]

Stuff in the sub-$300 range won't be much if at all better than your P, assuming it works and it's set up correctly.

 

[breakHARD77]

Are you asking for us to recommend a Bass or an Amp Head?

A bass, please. Though an amp head suggestion would also be appreciated.

Have you ever had your bass set up? If not, it will feel like a whole new instrument.

I was actually considering it, but the thing I have right now is just an absolute piece of junk. I'd rather just buy something fresh.

 

[anthonymcfadden]

ya if you wanna get another bass, upgrade! sub 300$ bass wont get you much better tone, but for 300 bucks i find schecter stiletto extremes nice as well as ibanez sr300's

 

[breakHARD77]

ya if you wanna get another bass, upgrade! sub 300$ bass wont get you much better tone, but for 300 bucks i find schecter stiletto extremes nice as well as ibanez sr300's

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Thanks for all your input!

 

[Thunder Pulse]

Unless there's something wrong with your P-bass I wouldn't go looking for a <$300 bass. You didn't mention what kind of amp broke down on you, but spending your money on a nice amp will pay more aural dividends than getting a bass that likely won't be any better than what you already have.

 

[GC4]

If you like the P style and don't want to try and get your bass set up, go with a Squier Classic Vibe. I have the classic vibe Jazz and it is great for the money (<$300). I have heard good things about the vintage modified too.

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