After an earlier exchange with @AndyTravis and a conversation in the Den of Iniquity, it's occurred to me that I've only ever really had either expensive basses (more than £500) or Partscasters (made up from parts, self build, or self assemble/finish etc.)
So, I'm clearly missing out on a huge chunk of basses here.. tell me, fine denizens of Basschat, what would you recommend that meets the following criteria:
- 4 string
- Fretted or fretless
- Less than £500 either new or used
- Active or Passive
- Any manufacturer (the less common the better!)
- You've owned it and really liked it, or thought it to be a great bass for the money