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[Rusco]

Hi everyone,

I’ve just signed up so thought I would say hello. I’ve started playing bass after 25 years playing sax, due partly to a mid life crisis as I approach 40 and partly my wife finally getting fed up with me going on about it (so bought me some lessons).

I currently have a very very cheap Lindo bass bought 2nd hand just to get me going so my next step is to buy something better. I really like the look of Music Man basses but they will be wasted on me at the moment so I’ve been looking at Squiers, either a P-Bass special or standard Jazz being the latest theory. I’m sure I will be asking lots of questions once I’ve worked out where to post them !.

Great web site.

Best wishes..

[arsenic]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

If you go down the Squier Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe route, then you will find that the quality is excellent, better than the standard/affinity ranges. Although a little more expensive, they are well worth the extra £'s.

For MM Stingray on a budget, have a look in the for sale section here - I think there were one or two OLP basses being offered. I can't vouch for them feeling and playing like the real thing, but they certainly look the part.

Whichever way you go, I would recommend trawling through the for sale section here - there are some good bargains to be had.

[Cat Burrito]

Welcome to Basschat

[Telebass]

Howdy!

[Rusco]

Thanks for the welcome messages.

I understand what you mean about the VM and CV Squiers, everyone seems to rate them highly on here for how much they cost. Thanks for the tip.

Cheers..

[alanbass1]

Welcome aboard and enjoy the site