Strategy For A Cheap P Bass???

[allighatt0r]

After seeing a couple of threads (namely [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14816"]this one[/url]) about guys buying and upgrading cheap P basses, I've come to the conclusion that i wouldn't mind getting a slice of the action myself.

I just wanted to know, what are the best (and cheapest) P bass copies, I've heard of SX and Westfield and Aria etc. etc. but what would be the best plan of action for buying one at around £50? and perhaps spending another £50 on upgrading etc. Or am i just being far too tight...

Also, are there any that are best avoided, i.e. something that wouldn't even benefit from upgrading, and that will just always be a cheap pile of crap...

And, would i get ridiculed for wanting to try some home relic-ing?

I'm sure i'll have more questions later on.

[Motocross_nick]

pm'd

[Flintlock]

Cash Converters! They often have Squiers and Yamahas going nice and cheap. I'm tempted to buy one and rip all of the frets out

[paul, the]

I think getting a good neck is most important. Then body wood. I assumed SXs were reliable here considering their popularity. 'though the necks do look very orange.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Boston P-bass from TheMusicKing in Brum. Excellent basses.

[allighatt0r]

Do you mean [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71408"]one of these?[/url]

I can't seem to find it in anything other than a package...

[Frusty]

I was just about to put up the exact same topic!

I too would like to try this, so if anyone could post up their experiences with non-Fender p basses I would be very grateful.

I'd basically like to buy one that is made of good quality wood (I'm thinking 70's/80's Japanese copies might be best), for under £100 preferably, and I'll fit new pickups/hardware to it.

Ideally I'd like something like this:



The reason I think old Japanese stuff is maybe the way to go is that I have a 70's Columbus Jazz bass and it is a solid piece of wood. No need to relic it to get the vintage look either, as it is 30 years old so is already relic-ed!!

[allighatt0r]

[quote name='Frusty' post='157907' date='Mar 15 2008, 11:34 AM']I was just about to put up the exact same topic!

I too would like to try this, so if anyone could post up their experiences with non-Fender p basses I would be very grateful.

I'd basically like to buy one that is made of good quality wood (I'm thinking 70's/80's Japanese copies might be best), for under £100 preferably, and I'll fit new pickups/hardware to it.

The reason I think old Japanese stuff is maybe the way to go is that I have a 70's Columbus Jazz bass and it is a solid piece of wood. No need to relic it to get the vintage look either, as it is 30 years old so is already relic-ed!![/quote]

You put it much better than i did, you've taken the words right out of my brain that i couldn't get out of my fingers

[spinynorman]

I bought a Westfield for a party I thought might turn out a bit rough. It was ok, just felt a bit new and unseasoned somehow. Put it back on eBay afterwards and got my money back.