So for various reasons I'm thinking about getting a cheap P-type bass (either with P or P/J pickups, but I don't much care about the J.)
Budget maybe £300 - a Squier is probably fine, and I know there are several even cheaper ones around, eg Harley Benton and others.
But... I'd really like a smaller, more compact body and a narrower neck than a traditional Precision, so looking for any suggestions about what's available.
I've noticed the Yamaha TRBX174, and the Ibanez GSR200 (though that has the P pickup in reversed orientation - I'm not sure how much difference that makes.)
There's also the Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass, though I'm not sure how well I'd get on with that body shape...
Any other ideas?
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Smaller body in the current generation and a slim neck.
https://soundcertified.com/speaker-ohms-calculator/
It does sound like you need to go into a shop and try them for yourself.
I've got the short scale version of the Jaguar bass for sale if that's any help ?
Punches well above its weight and price tag. Passive or Active options and a powerful preamp.
Prices have gone up a bit so you can look at used but Thomann is the distributor for Europe (not available in UK)
https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v7_alder_4_awh.htm?glp=1&gclid=CIyB5Y_WwdECFUsq0wodFBwFQw
You might be able to put parts together rather than buy a branded bass.
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I've started a thread about it in here too, if you want a photo and to hear it.
So far I've had a look at some Ibanez models in a local shop - they seem OK, but the build quality is a bit inconsistent. Some have the strings much closer to one side of the neck than the other, while some have the strings aligned OK on the neck but not over the pickup polepieces. I guess I can't expect too much at these prices.
What I really have GAS for is one of these:
http://shop.fender.com/en-GB/electric-basses/jazz-bass/aerodyne-jazz-bass/0254505506.html
but it's a bit beyond my budget...
Yamaha BB414 is an absolutely stonking bass @Jeremiah and you'll get one for £150 or less all day long.