i'm looking for a good p-bass that would be equivalent to the fender p-bass. any suggestions on what kinds to be looking at?
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- Thread starter julir
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What price range did you have in mind? You could get a used Fender P for about the same price as a new Squier P.
"I want something like a fender, but not a fender" umm, what?
If it's a money issue, go get a squier classic vibe. They sound better than most fenders I played anyway
If it's a money issue, go get a squier classic vibe. They sound better than most fenders I played anyway
Watch Craig's List - - - BE PATIENT !!!
Good used ones pop up there all the time.
Get a good used Fender.
And don't be afraid of MIM (made in Mexico)
Some are really great - I own two of them myself and am very satisfied. Kust go and try them out first. It won't be long before you find your bass at a great price.
Good used ones pop up there all the time.
Get a good used Fender.
And don't be afraid of MIM (made in Mexico)
Some are really great - I own two of them myself and am very satisfied. Kust go and try them out first. It won't be long before you find your bass at a great price.
'80's to '90's Peavey Furys have a wonderful jazz width neck, and an Alnico Pickup. They sound better than MIM Fenders and as good as or better than most American Precisions. They can be found used for less than new Squiers. No need to look farther.
late-70s/early 80s Yamaha BB and 80s Ibanez Roadstar.
Awesome basses & my 78 BB slays my 86 Fender P
Awesome basses & my 78 BB slays my 86 Fender P
My fave P basses are the various BC Rich basses. Available with either two P pups for neck and bridge, or single mid to neck position P pup. I like them better then fenders P basses. Cause of body wood preferances, more comfortable necks, nicer to me build, and overall fit. Available in warlock, eagle, zombie, mockingbird, and widow shapes.
True, they do sound and play well - and look totally bitching! Likely some good deals to be had used.
The shapes are not for everyone however... very '80s metal...
A Fender P of any type (MIA, MIM, Squier Classic Vibe) will do the job, it all depends on your budget. The Lakland Glaub (or whatever it's called now) is very nice, but quite expensive, at least here in the UK. Try out what you can and go for the one that feels best to you.
This is like saying:
"Guys, I'm looking for a car that would be equivalent to a car. What should I be looking for?"
"Guys, I'm looking for a car that would be equivalent to a car. What should I be looking for?"
... I know what you mean:The Yamaha Attitude, the Lakland Bob Glaub or the Mike Lull P4 are great alternatives to the P-bass.
+1 to both a Peavey Fury and an Ibanez Roadstar
Also... SX.
We all know Fenders are just overpriced SX clones, anyways.
Also... SX.
We all know Fenders are just overpriced SX clones, anyways.
