allighatt0r Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 After seeing a couple of threads (namely [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14816"]this one[/url]) about guys buying and upgrading cheap P basses, I've come to the conclusion that i wouldn't mind getting a slice of the action myself. I just wanted to know, what are the best (and cheapest) P bass copies, I've heard of SX and Westfield and Aria etc. etc. but what would be the best plan of action for buying one at around £50? and perhaps spending another £50 on upgrading etc. Or am i just being far too tight... Also, are there any that are best avoided, i.e. something that wouldn't even benefit from upgrading, and that will just always be a cheap pile of crap... And, would i get ridiculed for wanting to try some home relic-ing? I'm sure i'll have more questions later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motocross_nick Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Cash Converters! They often have Squiers and Yamahas going nice and cheap. I'm tempted to buy one and rip all of the frets out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think getting a good neck is most important. Then body wood. I assumed SXs were reliable here considering their popularity. 'though the necks do look very orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Boston P-bass from TheMusicKing in Brum. Excellent basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Do you mean [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71408"]one of these?[/url] I can't seem to find it in anything other than a package... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frusty Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I was just about to put up the exact same topic! I too would like to try this, so if anyone could post up their experiences with non-Fender p basses I would be very grateful. I'd basically like to buy one that is made of good quality wood (I'm thinking 70's/80's Japanese copies might be best), for under £100 preferably, and I'll fit new pickups/hardware to it. Ideally I'd like something like this: The reason I think old Japanese stuff is maybe the way to go is that I have a 70's Columbus Jazz bass and it is a solid piece of wood. No need to relic it to get the vintage look either, as it is 30 years old so is already relic-ed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 [quote name='Frusty' post='157907' date='Mar 15 2008, 11:34 AM']I was just about to put up the exact same topic! I too would like to try this, so if anyone could post up their experiences with non-Fender p basses I would be very grateful. I'd basically like to buy one that is made of good quality wood (I'm thinking 70's/80's Japanese copies might be best), for under £100 preferably, and I'll fit new pickups/hardware to it. The reason I think old Japanese stuff is maybe the way to go is that I have a 70's Columbus Jazz bass and it is a solid piece of wood. No need to relic it to get the vintage look either, as it is 30 years old so is already relic-ed!![/quote] You put it much better than i did, you've taken the words right out of my brain that i couldn't get out of my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I bought a Westfield for a party I thought might turn out a bit rough. It was ok, just felt a bit new and unseasoned somehow. Put it back on eBay afterwards and got my money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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