Someone recommended a PJ bass but i cant find one

Yamaha RBX270 - used.

 

If you’re just starting out it’s not really all that important what equipment you choose. What’s more important is that you find it comfortable to play. I suggest looking for used equipment in your area that falls within your budget.

 

Why did someone suggest you get a PJ?
Any particular reason you're listening to this advice?

It's really quite simple, with only $120 you're extremely limited, even with a used bass.
You might get lucky and find a used Ibanez Talman, this one's $125 and just happens to be a PJ, although I'd suggest something else

...but other than that, you're not going to find much. $200 or so is a more reasonable price, and you'd be able to actually try out a few basses before buying something on line and finding it's not a good fit.
(Only 37 basses $125 or less on Reverb and that's the biggest site worldwide.)
Remember, you're trying to buy a used bass at a time when 9 out of 10 sellers are asking too much for what they have.
Edit
After checking out the bass you mentioned, I'm guessing you're somewhere in Europe.
I'm going to have to advise you not to buy the Fazley,
however, you're in luck because both of these are available for $120 or so...Thomann's.
Believe me, either one is the way to go.
You will not find a better bass for the price, and these things will do everything a $300 bass will do.

 

I was going to suggest either a Harley Benton or a Glarry. I’ve never played one but people that own them seem to really like them. I’m thinking about picking one up just to play with.

Joe

 

Where are you located?

120 is very tight. Shop used. PJ* is a nice starting point but not essential. I’d look for a Ibanez, Yamaha or Squier. Harley Benton in Europe, not very common in the states.

Amp, 8” combo with headphones and an aux in- Rumble 25, Ampeg 108 or Hartke HD 25 are great. Vox Amplug is cheap if you don’t mind headphones-only.

*not sure if this is the question but “PJ Bass” is not a brand or model but refers to the following pickup configuration. They’re very common, just about every manufacturer makes one:

 

Save a little more for soemthing like this:

Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ - Olympic White with Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Just $120 is going to get you a hunk of crap.

 

A PJ is a fine choice for lots of music styles. However, there are lots of great choices. Like others have mentioned, don't worry too much about the pickup placement just yet. I've played rock on every type of bass there is. P, PJ, JJ, MM, MMJ, HH, etc. They all worked great!

Focus on getting something that you like that plays as well as it can. At this stage in your musical career you want something that inspires you to play and that is easy to handle. There is nothing fun about muscling your way around an instrument because it's impossible to play or uncomfortable in any way.

Whatever bass you buy, I would suggest getting a "setup" at the shop with new strings. In a lot of case this would included in the purchase of a new instrument. This will adjust the truss rod, set the string height (action) to where it's comfortable, and make the bass play in tune with itself (intonation).

 

My brother gave me an Ibanez GSR200, once I set it up it plays great.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/bas...ric Bass - GSR200BWNF | $199.99 | GC Top Perf

 

It’s really up to you. The GSR200 mentioned is a great beginner bass. I started on one years ago.

 

Your local Craigslist and don't worry too much about the pickup configuration (PJ) at that price point. Look for a decent neck and playability.

 

The 200 almost meets your original requirements. PJ config and cheap. Maybe you can find one for 120. Reverb is your friend. Well kinda.

 

Since you are just beginning on the instrument your main priority should focus on getting a bass that is easy to play, inspires you to play, and is capable of covering the type(s) of music you wish to play.

The advice to buy a PJ bass was sound as that style of bass offers a number of advantages (and a few disadvantages, as well), but as others have said, the pickup arrangement of the bass should definitely be a secondary consideration. In fact, there are countless examples of pro-level bassists playing amazing funk and/or rock on a wide variety of basses.

It is natural that you want an optimum bass, but my advice would be to listen to those who have been playing the instrument for many years.

 

If you are at the stage where you are selecting your very first bass, the differences between a P and a PJ are irrelevant.

A P bass has been enough for many of the best bass players the world has known. It is not second place in the bass race.

Buy your P bass, learn how to play bass lines and enjoy what you have bought.

Worry about other stuff when it comes time to upgrade.

 

Another vote for save up and get something better. The OP did not specify his or her location. So I'll just link this:

Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ Pack in 3-Color Sunburst with Rumble 15 Amp - Andertons Music Co.

Everything you will need to get started. If you hate it, you can easily re-sell.

 

Welcome to TalkBass!!!!

We have members from all over the planet. As such, answers may differ. Roughly where are you geographically?

 

Sorry, though people are big on the Ibanez, I'm not a fan of that particular model.
As for the Hartke, why buy a 75 watt amp when you can buy this for the same price?