Hi, new person here. 
I have been playing bass for a few years now on a Squire Affinity P-Bass (the one from the beginners pack). 
And now I have started playing in a band with a few friends and the time has come to upgrade. 
Since my friends often play (with an acoustic) at school I would love to be able to join them without amplification. 
Are any acoustic basses loud in this price range (£200 - £450) loud enough for that? 
I have started checking them out in shops and shall post what I think to give you a better idea of what I'm after. 
Also I'm going to need a hard case for obvious reasons. 
Will check out other models when I can. 
 
Fender Kingman SCE: 
To me this guitar had a very twangy metallic noise and I hated the look of it. 
£268 online - rrp £400 
 
Farida AB-10: (claimed it came with a hard case) 
Seemed better and I liked the look of it, not a lot of info on it around though (has anyone played/got one?). 
£400 in store - rrp £600 
 
EDIT:  
 
Hofner HAb 03 
Very nice bass, don't think it came with a case though. 
£400 instore or online alan gregory music 
 
Has anyone played any of these instruments, willing to pass judgement or experiences?