Yojan

[quote name='The Burpster' post='407247' date='Feb 12 2009, 06:23 AM']Whilst the ones you mention look like the proper thing, buying a cheap squire/fender is a bity hit and miss. Dont get me wrong it may be an absloute cracker, but it may be pretty shonky too, would you know the difference with your level of experience?[/quote] Thanks for all the really helpful pointers. I was actually watching the Squire 70s jazz auction, but didn't win it in the end. Looks like a tie between the Squire and the Vintage, (although I'll check out the Ibanez you mentioned). I'm definitely buying used - learnt that trick early on in my drumming days, heh. I'm not that bothered about the resale value, I'm a bit of a hoarder, tbh, so as long as it still works for me I'll probably keep hold of it. It's a real bummer not having a car and having to shoot in the dark a bit, but you guys have been loads of help! Hopefully I can be helpful to the forum too, a bit.

Hey Guys, I've been reading a few of the threads for a while and I've decided to join and ask for some advice regarding which bass guitar to buy. I initially put it on talkbass.com but didn't realise just how American the advice would be... it's tough to compare prices over the atlantic. Now, I know that it depends a lot on how it feels to me when playing it, but I'm stuck a fair way from a good guitar shop with no car, so I'm kinda resorting to internet shopping... Anyway, I haven't played much bass but I've got a good training in piano and drums so I'm hoping I can pick it up ok. I don't have a big budget either and I'm looking for a 2nd hand bass that can keep me going for small gigs and occasional recording. I play mostly classic rock. I'm trying to decide between a: Squier Jazz (probably korean) Vintage V940 Washburn XB400 Any thoughts? I'd appreciate any experience you guys may have had with any of them, or any other recomendations in a similar budget (around £100-£150 second hand)