isteen Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am looking for a new P-bass, no more expensive than the obvious choice - a Fender mexican edition. I really don't care what name is on the headstock - anyone have recommandtions for good choices within that price range? Good sound and quality built are my requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 So why not a Fender Mex one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yamaha Bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1459180826' post='3014180'] Yamaha Bb [/quote] Plus 1. The best sounding P basses with a Jazz pickup thrown in. I own a BB 1100s and a Nate Mendel and to be honest, the Yam sounds better. Imo of course. Edited March 28, 2016 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/bass/model-t-detail I do believe you could get your hands on one of these for a similar price to a Mex-P. Highly recommended (by me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 G&L Tribute? A little more expensive new, but probably similar price s/h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 [quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1459173993' post='3014088'] So why not a Fender Mex one? [/quote] First reply is a "why not Fender?", and I'm only half surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 ...but if we knew what he didn't like about a Fender Mex then the suggestions for an alternative could be more focussed. Or have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 ^ This ^ Failing that, how about Maruszczyk? http://www.public-peace.de/index.php They seem to be getting a lot of love lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Sandberg Electra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Bass Collection, Detroit or Frankenstein basses. S/H Tokai Hard Puncher. +1 on Sanberg Electra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Worth checking out the Squier Classic Vibes, or maybe the Matt Freeman Sig Precision. That said I think the recommendation of the Yamaha BB range is a good one, seriously good basses those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have several Fender P's and 1 Marusczyk Jake which is my current go to bass because it's very light. I have replaced the loom and the pickup because it didn't soumd right. It now has a Kiogon loom and a Delano pickup and it's much better. If fender were lighter I prefer the them every time. IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister RLP Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 +1 on [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Matt Freeman Sig Precision.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I was hugely surprised by the Farida P bass I own (in a good way I should say). Probably around half the price too. Edited March 28, 2016 by ead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks for posting everybody, let me explain a bit more. I already own a Sandberg Electra, the best bass I have ever owned. I also have had MIM Fenders, and honestly I wasn't impressed with the tone. Wihout checking prices I think [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk and Schecter is priced way higher.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yamaha and G&L sounds interesting, I will check them out.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Squier is always interesting, I've had a few of those and I will ry them sode by side to the Yamaha and G&L.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks to everybody who contributed[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='isteen' timestamp='1459230964' post='3014541'] Thanks for posting everybody, let me explain a bit more. I already own a Sandberg Electra, the best bass I have ever owned. I also have had MIM Fenders, and honestly I wasn't impressed with the tone. Wihout checking prices I think [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk and Schecter is priced way higher.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yamaha and G&L sounds interesting, I will check them out.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Squier is always interesting, I've had a few of those and I will ry them sode by side to the Yamaha and G&L.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks to everybody who contributed[/font][/color] [/quote] What don't you like about the tone of an MIM? IMHO the tone of a MIM is far better than the G&L I used to own. The G&L I horrible and metallic like a MMan, but that's only MY view others like that sound and good for them. It takes all sorts... What is your liking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1459231477' post='3014544'] What don't you like about the tone of an MIM? [/quote] I had the Fender Classic Series '50s model, and I just never godt used to the wide neck and the tone of the bass. The Sandberg Electra is much better in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='isteen' timestamp='1459260089' post='3014862'] I had the Fender Classic Series '50s model, and I just never godt used to the wide neck and the tone of the bass. The Sandberg Electra is much better in my opinion [/quote] Ah, I think I see - I had one of those and it was the most aggressive stock Fender Precision I`ve ever had. Really barked. The newer MIMs aren`t quite as aggressive, and a pickup change can also really make a difference - I put a Custom Shop one in mine, the same pickup that comes in the US Standards and it was a noticeable and nice difference. Much smoother and full across the tonal spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You would be hard-pressed to better a new Yamaha BB 424,can be had new under 300 squids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1459173993' post='3014088'] So why not a Fender Mex one? [/quote] [quote name='isteen' timestamp='1459173494' post='3014082'] Good sound and quality built are my requirements [/quote] I would grab a Squier Classic Vibe over a MIM (or USA, for that matter) Fender any day. Great basses for the money, and QC seems to be on point, in that I have not played a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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