Best bang for your buck p bass?

[rhino]

Ended up getting called last minute to sit in on bass with a band this weekend. I don’t consider myself a bassist, but said what the hell because other than informal jams or tracking something simple here and there, I’d never really done it. 1s and 5s baby! Some other friends that were there told me they didn’t know I played bass and offered me another gig. I’m a couple weeks because there regular guy is going to be out of town. So I guess I’m buying bass. Thinking P bass. Any recommendations as far as model types?

 

[Knox in Box]

If you were here I'd sell you a decent Squire.

Really though, they're not bad if you're looking for a deal.

 

[PunkKitty]

Squier CV

 

[Dexter Inferno]

Squier CV

Yep. Those are good.

 

[smurfco]

Yea the CV Jazz I got on Labor Day sale for $220 is good enough to gig with stock. I love it!

 

[rhino]

If you were here I'd sell you a decent Squire.

Really though, they're not bad if you're looking for a deal.

where is here?

 

[frunobulax]

Yup, Squier. I recently got a VM Jazz which instantly became my #1.

 

[Knox in Box]

where is here?

Sorry, Germany. I assume everyone isn't, besides Tilsta, who's a mere 4 hours away.

 

[rhino]

You would be right. Here is far.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

You would be right. Here is far.

But when is now?

Another vote for a Squier CV

 

[frunobulax]

This is my Vintage Modified J. They're out there, used, for 2-300, and they are terrific.

Like smurfco, I'm gigging with it stock.

 

[iamjethro]

How does the CV Pbass sound in recording? I am thinking of buying a pbass of some type soon. Thinking that solid thump of motown. I want it to be a really good sounding bass without a lot of price to it. Yes, I am cheap.

 

[frunobulax]

It's a P, it'll sound great with minimal effort when recording.

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

I recently went Jazz shopping so I didn't play any Ps. Nor did I get the chance to try a Squier.
I tried the Fender Player series, the American Pro II, and the 60s Vintera. I chose a Vintera. The fit and finish was about equal to the Am Pro II as far as I could tell, just had a more vintage feel with the 7.25" fretboard and more vintage pickups. The Pro II felt more modern. The Players series were decent but the necks didnt feel as nice. Not as much attention to detail, esp fretwork.
I say if you got the cash try a Vintera 50s P Bass.

 

[smurfco]

How does the CV Pbass sound in recording? I am thinking of buying a pbass of some type soon. Thinking that solid thump of motown. I want it to be a really good sounding bass without a lot of price to it. Yes, I am cheap.

Be sure to put flatwounds on it for maximum motown.

 

[iamjethro]

Be sure to put flatwounds on it for maximum motown.

I have flatwounds on every bass I have except for an old Fender acoustic. I love the feel and sound.

 

[frunobulax]

Be sure to put flatwounds on it for maximum motown.

I've gone flatwounds on everything.

 

[smurfco]

I’ve actually gone in the opposite direction over the last few years from having flats on nearly everything to just having them on my Hofner…

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

Lately Ive been enjoying the rounds on the Jazz.
But if you want something old school sounding like Motown, Memphis, or Swampers def go with a P and flats.

 

[Motorik]

Guy in my most recent band used a Squier CV P bass, sounded good.