Should I get this Fender?

[debassr]

My advice would be to go with a Fender mexi standard Precision. Your hands sound big enough and the styles of music you're into fit well with the P sound.

I also recommend that you have it set up with medium-low action by a pro and put a set of flats on it (either chromes or labella 760 FL's). You won't have to fight hard to play it with the low action and good setup. Flats sound great and are much easier on the fingers than rounds. This is something you'll appreciate as soon as you become addicted and start practicing a lot.

What kind of amp are you planning on? Want recommendations on that too?

 

[idoru]

I'm a complete newbie who would like to learn bass.

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However, I've been reading around TB and some other forums, and I believe a Jazz Bass would be suitable for me due to its versatile sound and slightly more slender neck. Also, it looks like Fender is a pretty reliable brand. Am I on the right track? Should I go hard for this Fender on eBay or keep looking around? Should I look for something else?

Thanks in advance for any advice and help given.

That could be a great MIMJ, or an average one. I played at least a dozen J basses before I picked mine, which was the same year and colour combo as the one on eBay. Out of all of them, it had the best fit & finish, nicest fretwork and the least annoying dead spot (a very mild one at Eb on the G string).

That being said, a passive bass with an easily playable neck is a good place to start. Resale value is pretty good when you buy used, so if it turns out to be a mistake you can expect to get a lot of your money back. If you love the bass, it's easy to upgrade with better hardware and pickups.

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[bh2]

I have to refer to my post on page two, or three... enough said AFAIC.