suggestions for a new bass?

which bass do you have now?

 

You should consider buying a used bass. There are a lot of good deals out there in your price range and if you decided to upgrade from there, you could probabaly use this one as a good back up bass. IMHO

 

SX.

 

There are indeed so many options for low-end bass guitars that play good, too: SX, Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha. Go to a nearest decent store and check out the bass guitars. It's not like 20 years ago, a cheap bass was indeed cheap and hard to play.

 

I agree with Reynolds. I'm 14 as well, and just got a new bass as a step up from a starter. Essex basses are a great deal for the sound, but if you can get an expensive bass used, that is your best bet. I personally was lucky enough to get a mint 2006 MIM Fender with MIA pups off eBay for $300. Look around at SX basses (http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html) and try local shops that carry good used basses. (www.bassemporium.com)

 

look up on the net, Washburn T-14 or a T-24,,great bang for the buck !!

 

Yes, which bass do you have now? What kind of money do you want to spend? Since, you haven't mentioned it I'll suggest a Fender Precision or Jazz Bass - Squier, MIM, MIA whatever you can afford you can't go wrong. It'll be a bass you can keep a lifetime. Presently I own a 08' MIA Fender Jazz V and a Squier FVM Fretless w/Bartolini 9J1's, both are excellent sounding and playing instruments.