dajaphonics Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) I have a Squier Jaugar short scale bass that I've had only briefly as I recently repaired a Epiphone ET-280 short scale. I figured I don't need two and I much prefer the pickups and general sound from the Epi. So I'm guessing I could make the Jaguar sound better with different pickups, but I've never had a regular full scale (or whatever you call it) bass. I like to record and I guess if I'm playing maybe I can't really tell the tone apart too much from different pickups but when I listen to a recording, I can definitely discern the difference. I was thinking like a Fender P bass is a classic but the price disparity is all over the place with Fenders. I'm almost wondering is it worth it to get a Squier P bass and just swapping the pups? Just to add an element to the conversation - is it worth having both a short scale and regular bass guitar? Maybe it's completely unnecessary and I should just sell the Jaguar and be done with it. I know this is a personal decision. Edited August 8, 2022 by dajaphonics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Look at the Harley Benton short scale P-bass as a unit for upgrading. The previous owner fitted a Delano in the one I have and it suits the bass well. I have a 34" scale bass as well as my shortscales but it gets no use so you could get away witout one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 You are either never going to like the sound of your recorded bass or love it. The price point between the two and your ears is a million dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 a squier classic vibe p bass would be good. Also I can highly recomend a Vintage V4. Great value and great quality and sounds like a P bass. I have 4 Vintage guitars and they are all very good instruments and have good pickups too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I’ve just picked up a Bass Collection Jive Bass from this forum, They go for £545 new but you can get them much cheaper used obviously. It’s an absolute stunner - really well set up and a feel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 hours ago, police squad said: a squier classic vibe p bass would be good. Also I can highly recomend a Vintage V4. Great value and great quality and sounds like a P bass. I have 4 Vintage guitars and they are all very good instruments and have good pickups too Good call, Vintage make very good instruments, the V4 Tony Butler Sig Precision I had was very good, not for price, just very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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