P or PJ 600 and under

[Thebrownarrow]

Hey! I’m in the market to buy new or used. Just wondering what the best bang for my buck would be. I’m looking at a Mexican P from 2004 for 550, a CV 60’s, and a Squier 40th P. Any other suggestions?

 

[Moving Pictures]

As much as I’m a Fender guy, the CV60 is an excellent choice. Yamaha has some good PJs in your budget, the BB and lower model TRBX lines.

 

[michael_t]

Just wondering what the best bang for my buck would be...

Yamaha has some good PJs in your budget, the BB and lower model TRBX lines.

I own two PJ's by Yamaha - BB435 and TRBX174EW. I paid $700 CAD ($516 USD) for both.

 

[michael_t]

I also have one of these coming my way...

2019 Ibanez SR650E with Nordstrand reverse PJ with active/passive switch. I paid $750 CAD ($553 USD) for it used.

 

[Thebrownarrow]

I also have one of these coming my way...

2019 Ibanez SR650E with Nordstrand reverse PJ with active/passive switch. I paid $750 CAD ($553 USD) for it used.

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Maaaan that’s a sexy looking bass!

 

[RickDeckardCain]

G&L Tribute SB-2 and Sire P7 are $650 new if you're willing to stretch your budget a little bit.

 

[blr2]

To me, the question is not that much which make and model, but the particular bass. Nowadays, I wouldn't buy without trying, no matter the price point. Try them if you can, and pick the best one.

 

[Gervais Cote]

A Mexican p, a CV 60 and a 40th anniversary Squier are ALL very good options but you must absolutely give them a try before buying.

I tried many of these several times and some were total garbage while others were real gems.

A Sire p might also be good but I never tried one thoroughly yet.

Another option would be to get a used USA Peavy Fury from the 80's that’s in good condition and upgrade the pickups with some American ones, that would be a hell of a bass !

 

[jasper383]

Lots of good choices these days.

My suggestion would be a used Yamaha BB434.

 

[butterfingers1]

I would look at Yamaha and Squier Affinity.