Looking or a 2nd bass

[Dweezilmeister]

Hi all!

I've been playing for a couple month now with a Squier VM jazz. I love this bass but I am looking for a 2nd one, under 500$ if possible.

My problem is that I love so many diferent styles (from Jamerson work to Flea and Sir Paul for example) that I'am wondering if I would be better with a flat sounding bass and add effects to get my desired sound, or just have another bass that would complement my Squier.

At the moment, I really dig Flea's sound with the "plunky" highs...maybe a fleabass?

I also thought of going in the used section, so I might get more for my money...

Thanks!

 

[parmezans]

Few months?
Save a few more bucks and buy a used Stingray or a Sterling.

 

[parmezans]

Also, the main part of Flea's sound is really low action, just so you know. That's where most of that "sizzle" you hear comes from.
He recorded a lot of stuff with a jazz bass, you know!
Even some stuff with flatwounds, if I recall some discussions correctly. (Don't hold onto this one.)

Edit: I quote the interview about the "I'm with you" album, the latest one.
"What basses did you use for this record?
Old Fenders. I used my ’61 Jazz and I used another ’61 Jazz that my friend Damien Hirst put butterflies all over. One day he asked me, “What’s the best bass ever made?” I said, “Well, the ’61 Fender Jazz Bass.” I thought it was a strange question, but then a year later he presented me with that bass."
Edit2: He also used the '61 Jazz to record Stadium Arcadium. Point being- to get that sound, you might not need a new bass. The question is- can you set up your Squier to have just the right amount of buzz. I know I can't.