Budget Precision/PJ Basses

[Springywheel]

Can anyone recommend some budget (3-400£ used) Precision or PJ basses that are similar to either the classic vibe or Sire line of basses? I am currently waiting for either a sire P5R, P7 or an old classic vibe to come up at a reasonable price but in the meantime would like to explore other options that are of similar quality within that price range 

[Lozz196]

Worth checking out the Vintage V4 basses, especially the Tony Butler Sig (providing you like black/maple of course). They`re great basses that punch far above their weight.

[neepheid]

If you can find one - a G&L Tribute LB-100 or SB-2

[jezzaboy]

The Sire P5 was £400 new so the top end of your budget although they may have gone up in price. But they are worth the money. I bought one recently in Dakota Red and it was perfectly set up out the box and I havent had to touch it since. Much better than a Squier, Harley Benton and as good as a Fender Player for half the price.

[Jono Bolton]

Where are you based? I've seen someone selling a mint Chinese Classic Vibe P Bass in Sonic Blue for £300, but they're up in Lochgilphead which isn't really near anywhere. 

[mikebass456]

I've got a white Matt Freeman Squier precision with Seymour Duncan upgrade that I'm looking to move on for about £350 in a hardcase.

Excellent condition, hardly gigged, non-smoker etc etc etc

[Lozz196]

2 minutes ago, mikebass456 said:

I've got a white Matt Freeman Squier precision with Seymour Duncan upgrade that I'm looking to move on for about £350 in a hardcase.

Excellent condition, hardly gigged, non-smoker etc etc etc

One of the best Precisions out there, forget for the money, just one of the best out there.

[Jono Bolton]

22 minutes ago, mikebass456 said:

I've got a white Matt Freeman Squier precision with Seymour Duncan upgrade that I'm looking to move on for about £350 in a hardcase.

Excellent condition, hardly gigged, non-smoker etc etc etc

Bargain. I've had four of them over the years, one was my main gigging bass for years. I bought one at the end of last year but I've gotten used to lighter basses and rounder radiuses in the intervening years so could really gel with it unfortunately.

[TrevorR]

If I was in the market for a mid-priced P I would definitely be looking at the Bass Centre’s Bass Collection range. Some chums have them and they’re very impressive.

 

https://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection-power-bass.html

 

Mind you, this Neil Murray signature also looks sweet. A bit higher priced than the price range you’re looking at but still. Mmmmmm…

 

https://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/bbm-snakebite.html

 

 

[HeadlessBassist]

I recently bought a mint condition used Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz for a pupil from another BassChatter for just over £300. It set up beautifully and it's a great playing/sounding bass. I hear very good things about the 40th Precision as well. Other than that, I'd be going straight to Sire for a P5.

[kwmlondon]

On 12/06/2025 at 12:00, Lozz196 said:

Worth checking out the Vintage V4 basses, especially the Tony Butler Sig (providing you like black/maple of course). They`re great basses that punch far above their weight.

Can confirm Vintage punches well above its weight.