BillB Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Hi All Noob here from near Portsmouth. I play bad enthusuastic guitar and played bass a bit maybe 15-20 years ago, and fancy another crack at it. So I'm looking for a used precision type bass (wide fat neck for big fat fingers) to restart my bass journey. I do like the look if the Squire 50s precision, but then you are not that far financially from a fender player Precision. Then the telecaster bass looks cool too (the Mrs thought that looked pretty) so many choices. I've built an assembled a few guitars over the years (I have an '89 Squire tele I bought in the mid 90s, I think the neck and tuners is all that is original). So I could buy a neck and build something up (thinline 50s P-bass, natural wood???). So many options. Couple of pics of my guitars, cos everyone likes gear pics! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Don't rule out the Squiers, they often offer a different aesthetic and feel to the Fenders and some here prefer them to MiMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Hello from Waterlooville. As said, a Squier is a fine instrument and there are several in the ads here. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Welcome BillB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman1974 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Try a Squier 40th Anniversary P bass. They're lovely to play. Also, welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hello! Definitely don't rule out the Squiers, they'll surprise you. A Sire P5 is also worth considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Welcome - quite a few of us on here from Portsmouth and surrounding areas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Good choice of location ;)! Welcome to the club, as others have said, Squier make some great gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) If near Portsmouth is also near Waterlooville, you're welcome to dive over and try out some options. I have a few Squiers and bitsas you can try and get a feel for what you might want. That might guide you in your search for your bass. Edited July 28, 2023 by Steve Browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hi, Thanks Steve, I'm in Portchester, and may take you up on that. Regards Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just seen your introductory piece. Welcome to you. I hope you enjoy the forum. Nowt wrong with any bass in my book. Never judge a player by their bass. 👍😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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