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You should be able to pick up a US Standard for that price, I am sure PMT had some in their current sale. I had an email showing all the stuff but I've deleted it. Pretty sure there was a US Standard Jazz for £999 in there.

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If you`ve tried the Mex Standard Fender and like the sounds/playability then I`d go for a US Standard Fender, 2012 onwards so you get the Custom Shop pickups which are very nice. Def the best US range that I`ve tried, the post 2012s.

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I wouldn't make anybody a recommendation for a £1k bass without first knowing what kind of sound they want, favourite bands/bassists, etc.

Growly, modern and aggressive or fat and old skool? Active/passive, how many strings? Classic looks or something a bit different?

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I've just sold my Mexican standard Precision, but have no intention of parting with my pair of US Standards. There is a significant difference in quality and sound, in my opinion. I still have a Mexican Jazz, the 60s classic, simply because it means too much to me to sell, but my US Standard Jazz is a better bass. Having said that, for the last couple of months all I have played is my Epiphone Jack Casady!

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Main difference between Mex standard and US standard Precision or Jazz are better bridge, tuners and pick ups, better quality wood (in fewer pieces, I have heard claimed). The US does cost about double what the Mexican does, though, and the Mex standard is a perfectly good bass. The US is just better, but it's hard to say it's twice as good. They seem tougher, more durable, stand up to knocks better, screws stay tight in the US basses better than in the Mexican ones. Then again, it's a quick job to test and tighten a few screws every now and then.

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Worth looking overseas then - the 2012/16 Series is now discontinued so there are a few barains lurking around. Even with import fees and postage you should pick one up within budget, and of course, as Dave said there are still some over here at good prices.

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[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1492034680' post='3277452']
Take a stroll through the for sale section on here.. Your £1k will go a long way..
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Like this for a start!
http://basschat.co.uk/topic/303970-fender-57-re-issue-precision-bass-white-blonde/

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[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1492069282' post='3277565']
If I had spare 1k

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-steve-harris-precision-bass-in-west-ham-colours/112331?gclid=CPbqpIb3oNMCFccy0wodqLwPXg
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Should be able to cover up that West Ham logo with the remaining £13 too!

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[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1492069394' post='3277569']
Should be able to cover up that West Ham logo with the remaining £13 too!
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Better off spending the £13 on weights training :P

One of the good things about Basschat is that there will be players near your location that will let you try their basses so you can get a ball park idea of what you are looking for.

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Insisting on new is a big expense. It means you're restricting your choices to cheaper basses.

You can buy better basses in new condition in the BC Classifieds.

There are also some great used basses on the Bass Direct web site
http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Second_hand_Ex_demo_Bass_Guitars.html

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American Standard P - would suit what you're doing perfectly & the quality on them is great. They're discontinued but only very recently so many shops still have stock & it's discounted to 1k, you may be a little limited on colour choice but you can't really go wrong with the basses.

Assuming that '57 re-issue in the classifieds on here is an American Vintage Re-Issue that would be a good buy too.

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There are also a few American Special P basses and Jazzes kicking about in shops. I love mine. The neck is fantastic and fit/finish are quality.

Nate Mendel P Basd also worth a shout if you don't mind a subtle relic. Necks are great and grisly growly sound.

Then there's Lakeland and G&L, etc...

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