[quote name='The Burpster' post='407247' date='Feb 12 2009, 06:23 AM']Whilst the ones you mention look like the proper thing, buying a cheap squire/fender is a bity hit and miss. Dont get me wrong it may be an absloute cracker, but it may be pretty shonky too, would you know the difference with your level of experience?[/quote]
Thanks for all the really helpful pointers. I was actually watching the Squire 70s jazz auction, but didn't win it in the end.
Looks like a tie between the Squire and the Vintage, (although I'll check out the Ibanez you mentioned). I'm definitely buying used - learnt that trick early on in my drumming days, heh. I'm not that bothered about the resale value, I'm a bit of a hoarder, tbh, so as long as it still works for me I'll probably keep hold of it.
It's a real bummer not having a car and having to shoot in the dark a bit, but you guys have been loads of help! Hopefully I can be helpful to the forum too, a bit.