Supernaut Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm after a Precision that isn't a Fender. I've got a £1k budget. Fender's QC is too hit and miss for me. G&L and Yamaha seem to be the main contenders - anything else worth checking out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'll be the first to say Westone Thunder I. Five of 'em, with that budget. 😎 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Sandberg California VS4 Passive. They tend to peek just over £1K, and about two thirds of that used. The ones you might see at £1200+ new will be the active ones or with the aged finish. Sandberg necks are lovely. The stock pickup can be a bit modern so maybe look for a used one and use the balance to stick in a nice Aguilar 60s wind pickup or a Fender custom shop one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Limelight basses - Mark at Classic and Cool guitars can build you a beauty like these in 10/12 weeks to your spec: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Is purple Flavour of the Month currently, colour-wise? I've seen a few really nice ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A friend of mine who plays precision’s all the time has spoken very highly about the , Bass collection P basses, I’m not sure but I don’t think they are active, might be worth taking a look at them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Lakland Skyline. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The Lakland 44-64 GZ is in that price range. Jazz nut width, if that's your thing, and comes with the Geezer signature EMGs which seem to be highly rated. It has a J pickup too, but you don't have to turn it up 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Maruszczyk Jake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 … and @Dov65 has a great price on one available…! 1 minute ago, Doctor J said: The Lakland 44-64 GZ is in that price range. Jazz nut width, if that's your thing, and comes with the Geezer signature EMGs which seem to be highly rated. It has a J pickup too, but you don't have to turn it up 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) G&L passive basses including the L1000 and SB1 Plenty of basschaters have had experience of these basses including me, @neepheid @LukeFRC @ped Edited October 19, 2021 by gareth 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, gareth said: G&L passive basses including the L1000 and SB1 Plenty of basschaters have had experience of these basses including me and @ped Don't forget the LB-100, if you don't want the heat of the MFD pickup (but why wouldn't you?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, neepheid said: Don't forget the LB-100, if you don't want the heat of the MFD pickup (but why wouldn't you?) Yes of course - forgot that one which I’ve yet to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 With a budget of £1000 any of the above mentioned G&Ls are within reach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, gareth said: Yes of course - forgot that one which I’ve yet to try Also, you can add me to team G&L in your post above. Currently have a CLF L-1000, in the past had Tribute L-2000, Tribute SB-2, El Toro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Worth checking out the Vintage basses, although way less than budget stated they are very good instruments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, fretmeister said: Sandberg California VS4 Passive. They tend to peek just over £1K, and about two thirds of that used. The ones you might see at £1200+ new will be the active ones or with the aged finish. Or if you want to save more cash. Get the Sandberg Electra and disengage the preamp. Fantastic basses for £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, BassApprentice said: Or if you want to save more cash. Get the Sandberg Electra and disengage the preamp. Fantastic basses for £400 Good point - but they do tend to be quite a bit heavier. That's important to me, but the OP might be young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyharry Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Carvin (Kiesel) PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouieM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Build one!!! I did this and it's so fun 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 If you have a grand, build one from sourced parts. For that amount, you could probably build two. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 HB Enhanced P for £250 and a Weekend in Paris 🤣🤣 https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_enhanced_mp_4mn_natural.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 19/10/2021 at 11:33, Bassassin said: I'll be the first to say Westone Thunder I. Five of 'em, with that budget. 😎 Good shout. I love my Thunder II but wow carrying one is hard enough 😂😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 19/10/2021 at 11:33, Bassassin said: I'll be the first to say Westone Thunder I. Five of 'em, with that budget. 😎 I was just going to say that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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