It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Subscribe to our Patreon, and get image uploads with no ads on the site!
Base theme by DesignModo & ported to Powered by Vanilla by Chris Ireland, modified by the "theFB" team.
Comments
Does he have a favourite bass tone? What does his favourite bassist play?
Pre-owned is the way to get the most for your money. Brands like Yamaha, Cort, Schecter, Ibanez/Soundgear and Epiphone can be found via the usual Internet selling channels. Trawling the boot sales might dredge up a bargain American-made instrument but only if HarrySeven does not beat you to it.
I had a 5 string Mexican jazz bass, sold it for about £300, bought the sire 5 string jazz for about £180 with a hard case (2nd hand) and it blew the jazz out of the water. Miles better pickups, nice playability, and passive and active circuits in it.
Yes full scale/length 34"
Also think the Ibanez range are fantastic value for money. Watch Epiphone etc as they are often short scale
For a First full scale I don’t think you can go wrong with a decent Precision - but I’m biased!
Given your lads experience with a Jaguar, it’s worth taking a bit of time to work out if he prefers narrow or wide but widths - a Jazz is 38mm, but my 64 Precision is 45mm - makes a big difference.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com