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JPark · January 20th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Hey everyone!

My current bass guitar has recently crapped out on me, and am looking at replacing it. Because my budget is about $400, I am currently considering a Squier Jazz Bass like one of these:

Modified 70s - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=519639

CV - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ar-?sku=519578

Standard - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=512733

I play in an Alt Rock band and am wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?

Tim Armstrong · January 20th, 2009, 10:11 PM

I see used MIM J and P Basses for that price fairly frequently. Just saying...

Tim

JPark · January 20th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Yeah, I don't like to buy from the Internet, and my local guitar shop sells their guitars for those prices (their used selection is non-existent).

Although if I ever did see a MIM J for that price range I would jump at the opportunity to get it :)

4mal · January 20th, 2009, 10:47 PM

I would watch the GFS at Talkbass. They have a decent feed back system so you can get a sense of who you'e buying from... I've had a large number of smooth and easy transactions for basses there.

Std J's flip on TB pretty often. You might luck into a used G&L Tribute JB-2 in that range. That's a smokin' J clone.

If I had to buy new, based on recent experience If I were looking to the low end, I'd be looking at Cort and Samick before I'd be looking at Fender. I did extensive work (modifications) to a Samick Royale last year and that is a really well built instrument

Variable · January 21st, 2009, 12:37 PM

Keep an eye on your local craigslist. I just picked up a MIM P Bass is extremely good shape for $200!

phunkybassist · January 21st, 2009, 12:40 PM

Also, with the new models coming out, some Fender dealers are blowing out their older stock of MIM's at good prices...just keep your eyes peeled.

4mal · January 21st, 2009, 01:15 PM

what makes me think that St Johns, New Brunswick, CA isn't a hot bed of used basses ...

JPark · January 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM

Hey everyone, I tried out the Squier VM J bass, and have fallen in love with it... plans are to pick it up tomorrow, but I thank everyone for the suggestions!

And yes 4mal, Saint John is not a hot bed of used basses, I looked all over the city today and saw 4, that's right, 4 used bass guitars

Will be posting pics when I get it.

JPark · January 22nd, 2009, 08:47 PM

Here's some pics

JPark · January 22nd, 2009, 08:52 PM

And here's some pics of my broken P Bass

Gunny · January 23rd, 2009, 08:08 AM

JPark: if you want someone local to talk about bass gear etc, check out the GuitarsCanada forum and look for user "Michelle". She's a lefty bass player and knows what stores to avoid and where to get good prices in an otherwise bleak market in the Maritimes.

JPark · January 23rd, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunny

JPark: if you want someone local to talk about bass gear etc, check out the GuitarsCanada forum and look for user "Michelle". She's a lefty bass player and knows what stores to avoid and where to get good prices in an otherwise bleak market in the Maritimes.

Thanks for the info, I'll keep that in mind for future purchases

January 20th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
JPark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint John, NB Age: 19 Posts: 1,200	Bass Buying Dilemma Hey everyone! My current bass guitar has recently crapped out on me, and am looking at replacing it. Because my budget is about $400, I am currently considering a Squier Jazz Bass like one of these: Modified 70s - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=519639 CV - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ar-?sku=519578 Standard - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ass?sku=512733 I play in an Alt Rock band and am wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?

January 20th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,152	I see used MIM J and P Basses for that price fairly frequently. Just saying... Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

January 20th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
JPark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint John, NB Age: 19 Posts: 1,200	Yeah, I don't like to buy from the Internet, and my local guitar shop sells their guitars for those prices (their used selection is non-existent). Although if I ever did see a MIM J for that price range I would jump at the opportunity to get it :)

January 20th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,513	I would watch the GFS at Talkbass. They have a decent feed back system so you can get a sense of who you'e buying from... I've had a large number of smooth and easy transactions for basses there. Std J's flip on TB pretty often. You might luck into a used G&L Tribute JB-2 in that range. That's a smokin' J clone. If I had to buy new, based on recent experience If I were looking to the low end, I'd be looking at Cort and Samick before I'd be looking at Fender. I did extensive work (modifications) to a Samick Royale last year and that is a really well built instrument

January 21st, 2009, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Variable NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Age: 37 Posts: 4	Keep an eye on your local craigslist. I just picked up a MIM P Bass is extremely good shape for $200!

January 21st, 2009, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
phunkybassist TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Age: 36 Posts: 83	Also, with the new models coming out, some Fender dealers are blowing out their older stock of MIM's at good prices...just keep your eyes peeled.

January 21st, 2009, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,513	what makes me think that St Johns, New Brunswick, CA isn't a hot bed of used basses ...

January 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
JPark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint John, NB Age: 19 Posts: 1,200	Hey everyone, I tried out the Squier VM J bass, and have fallen in love with it... plans are to pick it up tomorrow, but I thank everyone for the suggestions! And yes 4mal, Saint John is not a hot bed of used basses, I looked all over the city today and saw 4, that's right, 4 used bass guitars Will be posting pics when I get it.

January 23rd, 2009, 08:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gunny Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ajax, near Toronto Posts: 108	JPark: if you want someone local to talk about bass gear etc, check out the GuitarsCanada forum and look for user "Michelle". She's a lefty bass player and knows what stores to avoid and where to get good prices in an otherwise bleak market in the Maritimes.

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