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Returning after 20 years! Could do with some advice.

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lOmnivore S said:
I suppose you're needing some amp, too..
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I've actually still got the 35w version of the below, which I've had for years - bought it to get back into bass but never actually bought the bass! It was an in house model made by the music dealer Red Sub which actually got great reviews. If I remember rightly, it was based on a defunct model by another manufacturer that people missed - i.e. commissioned and built from same components. Maybe the Promethean but I may have that wrong.

Sadly I sold my 100w Laney.

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John Stephen said:
Since you haven't played in twenty years and you're in your forties, play all of them and buy the one that's most comfortable for your hands, wrists, shoulder and fingers. Any kind of bass can play any kind of music. Your physical well-being is more important.

Bring a strap with you (or buy one if you don't have one), and play them all standing up as well as sitting down.

If you buy one that turns out to be uncomfortable, you won't play it much. Welcome back to the low end. And most of all, enjoy.
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Oddly enough I think I'm in better shape than my 20s. I've been strength training for somewhere between 10-15 years and can deadlift 250kg, so my lower back is rock solid. I'm curious to see how this affects my playing as my hands are a lot stronger than they were in my youth. I also moved from an office job to the haulage sector and still drive trucks sometimes - mainly in operations now though.

I'm always doing truck maintenance so that has strengthened my hands/grip too.
 
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That 2019 Player Series Precision is a great bass. Definitely a lot of bass for the money. I have a bunch of 60s and 70s Fenders, I like the Player Series so much I bought two edging out several pricier Precision variations in the Fender line up.
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I would start with a precision and after a few months or years you’ll see if you need something else to better suit your needs.

To me, it really depends on the songs you play and if you play alone or with a band.

The p bass will be the most versatile bass sound wise and you’ll never get lost in the mix when playing with others.
 
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FatKingCole said:
Oddly enough I think I'm in better shape than my 20s. I've been strength training for somewhere between 10-15 years and can deadlift 250kg, so my lower back is rock solid. I'm curious to see how this affects my playing as my hands are a lot stronger than they were in my youth. I also moved from an office job to the haulage sector and still drive trucks sometimes - mainly in operations now though.

I'm always doing truck maintenance so that has strengthened my hands/grip too.
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Remember, playing bass (and guitar as well) requires muscles, or parts of muscles, that are not being used so much in everyday life.
You will still need your 1st month of daily practice before you feel any ease at playing...
This said you come with some 'good start' I can read !
 
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I bought the P bass!

I tried the Warwick and it played beautifully. In pretty good cosmetic shape too - few minor scuffs on back when viewed under the light but still very good for a 23 year old bass.

However, two pots seemed to be acting as a master volume. When I asked the guy he said that it had been sent away by his partner and was supposed to have been fixed and apologised profusely. Said he'd be happy to get it sorted. I would've probs come back in a week or two hadn't been my favourite, but I played the Fender and it was so much more playable to me.
 
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FatKingCole said:
I bought the P bass!

I tried the Warwick and it played beautifully. In pretty good cosmetic shape too - few minor scuffs on back when viewed under the light but still very good for a 23 year old bass.

However, two pots seemed to be acting as a master volume. When I asked the guy he said that it had been sent away by his partner and was supposed to have been fixed and apologised profusely. Said he'd be happy to get it sorted. I would've probs come back in a week or two hadn't been my favourite, but I played the Fender and it was so much more playable to me.
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Congrats! Enjoy the new bass.
 
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On a separate note (pardon the pun) I'm going to get a hard case as I always do.

The bass won't leave the house very often and when it does will mostly be taken to my mate's studio or another mate's house. I can trust my friends to be careful. However, I just prefer it to be in hard case.

I popped around to see my old schoolmate after picking up the bass and I didn't want to leave it in the car on a hot day. Must admit I felt a bit anxious leaving it propped against the wall as he has two big dogs (English Mastiff and Alsation) both of which are young and excitable. He kept the door to the lounge closed so they couldn't get near my bass but all it would've taken is one of his kids going in and leaving door open.

Was probs just being over protective of my new baby, but with a hard case there'd have been no worry of bumps - it's not as if I'm flying etc.

I'm wondering whether it's worth getting an official Fender case for the best fit or whether an aftermarket one will do? The P bass should fit most any case but it's whether the fit will be as snug as the official one. Fender one is £170, generic one can be had for £65. Big difference!
 

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