Looking for a new bass!

[sheeparecountingme]

Preferably within the $200-300 range. My girlfriend's not the biggest fan of my P-bass. So, I'm hoping I can find something more to her liking. Any suggestions?

[Deltaphoenix]

In that range, used is your best bet. Might be able to score a sweet Peavey.

[aens_wife]

Do you want full scale or short scale? I love Aen's mustang. I have never been very comfortable on a full scale.

[Grrface]

That's incredibly vague, but you can look around for something like a Squier Vintage modified Jazz bass. That's about the opposite of a Precision, for the most part.

What does your girlfriend not like about your bass? Color? Sound? Did you accidentally drop it on her toes?

[DuoSonicII]

Epi Thunderbird?

[dorfmeister]

Fleabass. She'll love it. Plus it is in your price range.

http://fleabass.com/

[dorfmeister]

more fleabass

[Grrface]

I've actually been pretty impressed by the tones I've heard from those in the Youtube clips I can find. Surprised me a good deal.

Also, I believe that MusicMan is working on coming out with a new series that will target that price range.

[sheeparecountingme]

aen's wife pretty much nailed it. She's not digging the full-scale. I'm sorry I didn't specify that I was looking for a short-scale bass. Thanks for the suggestions, folks!

[Zounds Perspex]

Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet - $250



Short scale. Pretty cool little bass for the money - strong, killer pickup. I have one, and have no plans to dump it. I prefer my Mustang, but those are a bit out of your price range.

[Bassus Sanguinis]

Squier vint.mod jaguar bass isn't bad.

Considered a Epi EB-0 and a repacement pickup? Dirt cheap bass and the pup might BOTH fit in the price range.

I haven't tried the Flea bass, nor the Gretsch junior so can't tell if they''re worth the money... but I'd try the Gretsch, there's some nice units among the cheap Electromatics.

http://shortscalebass.blogspot.com/

But I'd go for something used, probably, usually it's the best way to get more bang for the buck when buying with a tight budget.

And Your GF wanted a shortscale? You both pay the same instrument? Or what does she has to do with Your choice of instrument ? Not that I'm the biggest fan of presicion bass but that should be irrelevant. Right?

[SPACERITUAL]

Preferably within the $200-300 range. My girlfriend's not the biggest fan of my P-bass. So, I'm hoping I can find something more to her liking. Any suggestions?

Soooo....whipped?

[Jero]

good troll is good

[aens_wife]

I have a 70's music master body with a bronco bass neck and I really like it. It was under $200 used. Aen's mustang was more, but I think you could find something in a decent price range used.

I always hated playing electric bass until I played a shortscale. It was AMAZING. Also, flat wounds.

[Chankgeez]

Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet

Found these to be a little too heavy.

Considered a Epi EB-0 and a repacement pickup?

I bought one of these for a girl I was dating. Even without a replacement pickup, it sounded pretty good. Worth playing one before replacing the pickup.

good troll is good

Who cares about trolls. Let's talk about gear.