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#22
I want a good bass that comes that way. I dont want to be messing around with aftermarket parts because i have no experience and it would cost too much to have someone replace them. I know how to set up the strings and neck and things like that but no modifications.
 
#23
If I were you, and I have been in your position when I first started playing, I would save extra money and try to buy something in the $800 range. You will not only get a better bass, but the extra effort you put into raising the funds and the thought of having a better, more expensive bass might help with motivation for playing and practicing.

I started with a Squire II P bass, wanted a new bass because I was really starting to pick up on playing, so I worked my butt off and bought a $900 Gibson Les Paul. I played the hell out of that bass because it was a goal I worked for and achieved, and in turn my playing greatly improved.

Good Luck
 
#24
First off, I dont just have that much money to spend. I want a bass I can throw around and not be so paranoid about it getting a scratch. Second, after a certain point, you are just paying for the name or design and could easily set up a mid-range bass to sound like a higher end one. And third, I already practice enough and don't need any kind of "motivation" to keep playing and practicing.
 
#27
pandreliv said:
It only has 2 tone knobs though, which seems too simple. But if you say it can do the wide range of sounds, i'm in. That's what I liked about the Schecter, it could do both single coil and humbucker style. So with the 2 tone control knobs on the Jag can I completely turn on or off one pickup? Because that would be friggin' sweet.
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The Knobs are stacked.
So theres technically 4
Volume and tone for each pickup.

I'd go with a VM/CV J/P/Tele/Jag out of the options you listed, or a nice amp.
 
#28
I actually have a nice amp (or at least the one i play on) so ill buy a better one later. I might go with the jag or maybe the matt freeman pbass which is like a remake of the 70s ps. The array attack is interesting but im not gonna from a company ive never heard of. Plus the chrome is too gaudy and i will be playing this bass in school concerts
 
#29
On your list, I like the Peavey at the low price and scond the nod to a MIM Fender P bass. Another thought, I bought my son Squier P Bass and put on a "Full contact Hardware" bridge (in about 10 mintues) and can't believe what a massive improvement it made.
The Prof.
 
#31
No one, can practice enough!

pandreliv said:
First off, I dont just have that much money to spend. I want a bass I can throw around and not be so paranoid about it getting a scratch. Second, after a certain point, you are just paying for the name or design and could easily set up a mid-range bass to sound like a higher end one. And third, I already practice enough and don't need any kind of "motivation" to keep playing and practicing.
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#33
I play a peavey grind 4 bxp neck through and would recommend it. current retail price is $400 I believe but I got it a few months back when it was $380 and I got $30 off from a store promotion so it almost comes down to your price range.

I think the best thing you can do is go down to a music store where you can try stuff out. See what is comfortable to play on, sounds nice, and has good build quality for the money you're paying.

You don't necessarily need to buy anything there and you can later buy the same or a similar model online and know exactly what you're getting.
 

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