I've been playing bass for a couple of months now and I've been playing on a Squier P bass. If I say so myself, I think I'm quite good for how long of been playing. I can play some slap stuff like never too much by Luther Vandross and got to be real by Cheryl Lynn and my fingerstyle is getting quite fast. I was thinking about buying a second bass... something a bit more funky and probably a more expensive maybe a MIM Jazz bass. Do you guys think I should upgrade yet or do you think I should keep playing my Squier for a little while?
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When should I buy my second bass?
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it depends.. are you happy with your squier P?
If not, then buy another bass. If you slap and play funky stuff, maybe a Jazz bass could help, indeed.
If not, then buy another bass. If you slap and play funky stuff, maybe a Jazz bass could help, indeed.
At this point, you should already be on your 7th or 8th bass. This should include at least one buyback due to seller's remorse. 
A better instrument will allow you to improve your playing ability even more; so if you can afford it and you really want to continue playing bass, it's a good idea to upgrade your arsenal. But you might feel like you really need a 2nd bass only if you start playing live (as a backup), other than that, you can be just fine with 1 bass 
So it's totally up to you
So it's totally up to you 
Do you feel like the Squier is holding you back? If so, move on. If not, there's no need to upgrade just yet, IMO.
Yea.. or if ur playin in different tuning like drop C on one bass and want a second bass for standard then yee go for it man. thats what im doin right now. the jazz bass im gettin i can totally shred on it. omg XD .. sooo Sick
I can't say there's a fixed answer and there have been lots of valid responses already.
If that's a newer Squier then it's already a fine bass and should last you a long time. Add a new one when you feel the time is right - tonal variation, need a backup for gigging, want to experiment, want more strings, want to use a different tuning, have the money and you simply want one, you find a deal you can't turn down, etc., etc. etc, etc.
If that's a newer Squier then it's already a fine bass and should last you a long time. Add a new one when you feel the time is right - tonal variation, need a backup for gigging, want to experiment, want more strings, want to use a different tuning, have the money and you simply want one, you find a deal you can't turn down, etc., etc. etc, etc.
Sometimes I feel that a new instrument gives me the needed kick in the butt to keep moving. I get a lot of new instruments.
I'm getting my second bass next week cause I feel my first is holding me back. Kinda a big leap from a 200$ guitar to a 1300$ one (ibanez prestige) but I think my skills are "worthy" of a higher end guitar
my 2 cents
my 2 cents
If you are satisfied with your progress so far than yes... IMO you deserve a new bass.
Going to the MIM jazz is not just an upgrade, it's a completely different bass with different character.
If you think you are a J bass guy, get one. (Funds allowing.)
my upgrade was a big jump: from a squier PJ, to a Spector rebop 5 string.
I'd say go ahead if you have the funds and means to do it! They give you the confidence to go out and jam and join bands and things.
I'd say go ahead if you have the funds and means to do it! They give you the confidence to go out and jam and join bands and things.
As some others have intimated, do what's comfortable for YOU. If you love your current bass and feel that you're not being limited by it, great. But if you think another bass will allow you to expand musically, then go for it. But do it for the right reasons. No need to buy a second or third or fortieth bass (or a wall of $2k amps and 8X10 cabinets) just because some on TB have them.
- As soon as you can afford it.
- When your well timed purchased will get you a hot chick (or dude).
- When you get sick and tired of the gear snobs looking down on you.
- When they won't let you into the recording studio.
- When Queen Latifah says, "Ewww, I got Squire all over my hands!"
- When having a "Squier, Backed by Fender" bass becomes cool.
- When you break it after defending your family from a zombie attack.
- When someone says "you never can own too many Squiers".
- I agree with the poster who said "You should already be on your 8th"
- When you think that buying a better instrument will replace actually practicing
Quotation taken from, "From Euphemisms to Hyperbole"
When you're unable to get a tone you want out of your current bass.
Or you can join the dark side and start using effects
Or you can join the dark side and start using effects
