prblack Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 What would be a step up from a MIM Precision bass? Looking to spend between $800 & $1000. I play classic rock, rock & roll and blues and occasional jazz gig. TIA Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 A MIJ Fender P-bass would be a step up. A USA Fender P-bass would be two steps up. A USA Artist Signature or Custom Shop P-bass would be about 3 steps up, but by then you may cross into over-$1,000 territory on some models. My recommendation is to go with a USA Fender P/J bass because eventually everyone wants to brighten up the sound of a P-bass, and the additional J pickup will come in handy. You can always zero-out the J pickup, but adding one on a P bass is another investment. BTW, stay away from the Relic series; there's enough of the real McCoys around that invalidates the need to buy a pre-aged bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Pauline, what have you tried so far? Are you looking for just a step up with a trade in? Or a different sound to compliment your P bass? In addition to the nice Fenders Fred mentioned, there are probably some nice Yamahas, Carvins, Rickenbackers, MusicMans, etc. out there worth your perusal. Let your ears be the judge on sound, not the price tag. Try to use something similar to your rig and bring your P-bass with you for A/B testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 A nice U. S. A. G&L L2000 is just a bit more than that. A Ric is right on the money. For around $1000, these are my two favs. A Stingray or Sterling also comes to mind. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Step up to a BenLoy bass. Well, most dealers call it a Geddy Lee sig Fender Jazz. There are just so many to choose from, and that's just SteveC's discard pile. My suggestion is to find a couple of shops and just start playing with different instruments to find what fits best. Enjoy! ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Don't overlook the used market! For that money you should be able to find a nearly new American P bass on Ebay or Craigslist. If you like the sound of your Mexican P, you'd probably be very happy with that. Also, you could find a used American Fender Jazz, G&L, Ric, Stingray, Carvin, Warwick, Reverend, etc. I'd recommend you decide what kind of sound you want first. Passive or active? Humbucking pickup or single coils? Then you can narrow down your choices to a few models and play them head to head. Good luck. My bands: http://www.myspace.com/aimlowkidmusic http://www.myspace.com/bobfrankandjohnmurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbread_medhotmail.com Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Don't forget about bassgear either. That's where I got my Jazz. The guy was selling it for $1000, but I traded my Zon straight up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Originally posted by ATM: There are just so many to choose from, and that's just SteveC's discard pile. ATM I wish I had one to sell you. I'm down to one bass. My advice is to play as many as you can (without buying and selling like I did) and pick what you like. Be sure you buy with your ears and hands, not your eyes. I've had all kinds of expensive basses - and they were great - but I am currently playing a $350 Yamaha BB605 with another $300 of Bartolini electronics in it. It doesn't have to be expensive and shinny to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Originally posted by SteveC: It doesn't have to be expensive and shinny to be good. My bands: http://www.myspace.com/aimlowkidmusic http://www.myspace.com/bobfrankandjohnmurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prblack Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Thanks everyone for the suggestions:) I know I'll just have to hit the stores and play. Gee... that won't be any fun at all....:)But I always get so overwhelmed with all the choices... and of course being a woman, just try to get a salesman's attention... : Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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