RogerR5

Funny you say that, I was just looking at the Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4

It has a lot of good reviews and the only negative seems to be the weight. - I suppose at that price I could add my own chambering 🤣

That's why I was looking at the SCHECTER MODEL-T SESSION BASS because it has a J pickup as well, so I assume it's more versatile.

I didn't really have a budget in mind, now I'm thinking maybe up to about £700 and then £250 on a practice amp. I don't want to go too cheap. I made that mistake with guitar.

80s hard rock and metal in general. Seems most things I would play don't really need a 5 string, so I think I'll go with 4.

I think a Fender Player Precision is probably going to be a great choice. I also found the SCHECTER MODEL-T SESSION BASS for a similar price. Any thoughts on that vs the Fender P Bass?

I'm an intermediate guitar player and wish to get a bass but don't know much about the bass world. I would like to learn slap bass. On guitar I play blues, 80s hard rock and metal so I think it would be best to have something quite versatile.

I really have no idea what the best options are. I don't have a budget in mind, but I don't want to pay too much if something cheaper will do just as good. I've heard I should get a 5 string if I do anything with metal. I came up with this list, but don't know if these are good options, or if there is anything better suited.

• SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE 70S JAZZ BASS V (£359)

• IBANEZ EHB1005MS 5-STRING HEADLESS (£999)

• Ibanez SR605E-CTF (£715)

• Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass V Cosmic Jade (£990)

Any advice would be appreciated.