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Also, the G&L tribute P bass looks like it could be a good choice too. PJ config opens up a wider range too.
There's an Orange OR3 I think it's called. It's a P bass, but in a different body. Looks cool, but never played one.
You could look for a used Squier but I'd recommend the Vintage. Decent hardware and the stock pickup isn't too shabby either. They're pretty cheap to buy new at the moment.
I have mine strung with flatwounds, but had roundwounds on it, and both sound pretty good.
You *can* get Mex p-basses for £300 on eBay if you shop around. Otherwise, Squier CV, or a used G&L would probably be the best bet.
The Yamaha Attitude Plus or Standard are worth seeing out. Counterintuitively, the Plus was the bottom of the range. With a high mass bridge and a professional quality pickup, it is every bit as good as an MIM Fender.
Sire makes a P7. Andertons was discounting some of these to around £350.
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/185069/fs-squier-classic-vibe-p-bass#latest
Yup, no response to my offer so assuming that's a no-go
http://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection.html
Bought new so I can have a chance to send it back if it doesn't float my boat (and also the used prices are a bit punchy I find, not sure I want to pay 70-80% of new without the peace of mind that goes with it...).
These Bass Centre ones look mighty fine, I must say
I’m having very lustful thoughts for one of these at the moment. And yes, that’s a lot to do with how it looks
https://musicstreet.co.uk/products/squier-classic-vibe-60s-jazz-bass-ssonic-blue?variant=31961049137213¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2018-12-11&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgrPD8qPy6gIVmLd3Ch1jigTxEAkYASABEgIwJPD_BwE
Went for the 60s P Bass in olympic white. Had a vintage modified 70s jazz bass previously, stonking value for money. If the classic vibe is as well put together (which I wouldn't be surprised by, as for all intents and purposes the new Classic Vibes seem to be a continuation of that Indonesia-made line), I'll be a very happy camper. Will report back
For £320, hard to beat, I would say.
Hope you really enjoy it.
to be fair, the grain isn't unattractive at all, I must say. It also feels pretty good under the fingers. Just a bit pale. Will be curious to see if oil does anything but I can certainly live with it.