HOW TO BUY A GOOD BASS
The considerations are: What kind of music do you want to play? How much do you want to spend? What is your ultimate music goal? Here are some suggestions for good a good bass guitar in different price ranges:
This is my number one recommendation for an inexpensive first bass for over twenty years. For around $200 with gig bag!
Ibanez GSR200 Bass with Gig Bag Package
In the $400 price range you can't beat the Mexican made P Bass. The original electric bass guitar.
Fender« Standard Precision Bass®
For a little more you can get a Jazz Bass.
Or the best of both: Around $550.00
Fender« Deluxe P-Bass® Special 4-String Bass
The American made P bass is a standard for professionals at around $900.00
The next step up is the USA Vintage Reissue P Bass for around $1,250
Fender« American Vintage ‘57 Precision Bass®
Fender« American Vintage ’62 Precision Bass®
Or the 62 USA Vintage Reissue Jazz Bass for around $1,350 (This is like the one I play)
Fender« US Vintage 62 Jazz Bass®
The next step up is the USA Fender Custom Shop models around $2,200
Fender« ‘64 Jazz Bass® Closet Classic
A great alternative to Fender is Modulus for around $1,800
Modulus Flea FB4 4-String Bass