Jamieboy

Well. After playing it I've gone for a squier vm jazz bass. I'm really pleased with it. To me it seems to sound and play really nicely. Ends up my question was irrelevant but thanks to all for the input.

.....GAS being a given, of course.

Thanks for the input all. I understand that for some a 5 is no more complicated but I just want a 4 string basically. In a curve ball move I'm now considering a 2014 squire vintage modified jazz bass which has come up near me. I played a jazz bass and liked the neck of that. I would think that's at least on par with the aforementioned two basses....I think.

I'm very new here and recently came back to the bass after a few years where life got in the way. I have an ibanez gsr205 5 string which is about 12 years old. Nothing wrong with it but I bought it new when I was in my 20s thinking it's just cool to have 5 strings. I now want to get a 4 string to get back to basics. I like the thin neck and relative light weight of my current bass. With a budget of about 250 quid the trbx 174 and the sr300 seem to be a couple of options which jump out at me. I've small kids so want something which will last a few years as I can't see myself with spare money to upgrade for a while yet! At the moment this is really just for home practice etc. Anyone got any experience with either (or both) of these.

Bought a practice amp off Sam. Well pleased with it. Responsive and friendly chap and amp exactly as described. Recommend dealing with him.

Thanks guys. Good to know that others have had time away from it and get right back in there again!

Hello all. I played bass in my bedroom and in a few bands during my teens and early 20s. Then what with life changing and all that my bass ended up in my parents loft for about ten years. A couple of weeks ago I got it out and the joy I've had from just playing a few things I remember and learning a few new ones has been amazing. Loving it. Need to put on some new strings and get on making up for lost time! I'm sure there's a wealth of knowledge on here and look forward to learning more and more. Cheers.