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Torn Curtain · 11.23.2008, 04:22 PM

I'd like to get a Fender bass, but I'm undecided between a Precision or a Jazz Bass. Indeed the Precision is said to be more "rock oriented" in sound (but maybe that's bollocks) while the Jazz Bass is said to have a more comfortable neck, and I also prefer its look (but I'm not sure if I'll like its sound with more medium).

Links :
http://www.thomann.de/fr/fender_squi...e_pbass_60.htm

http://www.thomann.de/fr/fender_squi..._j_bass_60.htm

I know those are Squiers but the new Classic Vibe series are really said to be very good quality (even better than the Mexican Fenders).

So which model would you recommend (it's mainly to have fun playing some of my favorite bass lines, by bands such as The Cure, The Smiths, Television, Radiohead, off course SY, Jeff Buckley, and so on) ?

That'd be nice if you could also help me on choosing a small bass amp (around 150€, it's just for playing at home)

11.23.2008, 04:22 PM	#1
Torn Curtain invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: France Posts: 7,997	I'd like to get a Fender bass, but I'm undecided between a Precision or a Jazz Bass. Indeed the Precision is said to be more "rock oriented" in sound (but maybe that's bollocks) while the Jazz Bass is said to have a more comfortable neck, and I also prefer its look (but I'm not sure if I'll like its sound with more medium). Links : http://www.thomann.de/fr/fender_squi...e_pbass_60.htm http://www.thomann.de/fr/fender_squi..._j_bass_60.htm I know those are Squiers but the new Classic Vibe series are really said to be very good quality (even better than the Mexican Fenders). So which model would you recommend (it's mainly to have fun playing some of my favorite bass lines, by bands such as The Cure, The Smiths, Television, Radiohead, off course SY, Jeff Buckley, and so on) ? That'd be nice if you could also help me on choosing a small bass amp (around 150€, it's just for playing at home) __________________ "Si seulement nous avions le courage des oiseaux qui chantent dans le vent glacé"
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