Dunkuk

Fair enough, as they say, if it looks too good to be true it probably is!

Ha ! Thats probably why I liked it!

There are lots of really nice looking cheap basses on ebay that are being sold by someone in Germany link below to an example package that has Bass, Amp with 8" speaker, padded case & tuner for around £99. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-PACKAGE-50-WATT-ORANGE-AMP-METRO-TUNER_W0QQitemZ400052752008QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item5d25008e88&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A2|294%3A50#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-PACKAGE-50-WATT...bayphotohosting[/url] These actually look ok, for example they have a truss rod going through the neck, and there are a few in the range, anyone tried them?

Bloody hell, I'm even more confused! I've realised I completely misunderstood the idea of a "thin" neck, I thought this meant front to back for some reason but obviously it means across the strings! Jazz = 1 1/2" Precision = 1 5/8" So the thin neck I guess means it's easier to move around the notes but more "crowded". I have pretty large fingers so perhaps a larger neck would be better. It seems as far as the sound goes people have conflicting views as well. The you tube videos of dub played with a Jazz sound nice, but I'm sure there are videos of dub played with a Precision as well just to confuse the issue. I guess there isn't much in it, and as suggested it is more down to the person playing! I think a visit to the local guitar shop is in order to put this matter to rest. Thanks for the replies!

Hi, I used to play guitar about when I was a teenager but got drawn into dance music about 15 years ago so any creativity with music has been through synths and drum machines. I've recently began socialising with people who play "real" instruments and fancy joining in by playing bass. Some main influences would be Dub Reggae Older rock like Peter Greens Fleetwood mac The more far out Jazz stuff Mingus etc So I think I need something easy to play that I can get a warm sound out of, more fundamental than overtones if that makes sense. I think a 2nd hand Squier looks like a good bet, Looking on ebay they seem to come in two types the Jazz bass & the Precision. My thoughts on the differences so far after reading and watching some youtube clips are P Bass Faster attack sound? Rounder section neck so possibly harder to play (I should note I'm tall and have largish hands if that makes a difference) One pickup so less variation in tone Jazz Shallower section neck so easier to play? (not sure if this applies to the cheaper Squiers or only the more expensive end?) Two pickups which are humbucking if used together but might br noisy if used apart Extra pickup nearer the bridge which if I remember right from playing guitar gives a warmer sound Obviously it would be good to compare them in a shop but it would be good to have some opinions as well. The Jazz sounds like it would be better but I'm concerned it may be noisy? Any input gratefuly accepetd!