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Yes, the Fender Modern Player should be a fine choice. If you were talking about a bass for a professional, gigging bass player, I would probably direct you to the Fender American Jazz, but for laying down some bass tracks and accompanying some school children it should be a fine compromise of affordability and playability/tone.
The one caveat would be to try it first. The thing about instruments in this range range is that there is some inconsistency. That is why I like Yamaha, Ibanez and to a lesser extent Fender. All three have pretty consistent quality across their entire range. |
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Please check out my review of the made in Mexico Fender Standard Jazz Bass, HERE. As you may know the Jazz has a more narrow neck than many others. I've found the quality to be fine for most studio work.
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My favorite bass is the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Model, it is the one I would buy. And you don't have to be big to play bass. Check out Tal Wilkenfield:
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My point exactly, if you reread my post - what's the problem...?
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If G&L basses are available where you are I would give them a serious look. The USA models are top shelf, and the Tribute models are maybe the best bang for the buck basses around. The JB series are similar to the a Fender Jazz bass.
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If you need an amp, today's Stupid Deal of the Day at MusiciansFriend is an Ampeg 12" bass amp.......
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I'm a long time instructor, so I see most models of entry level basses brought in with students. For the money, I really can't complain too much about the Squier Classic Vibe series, and the Squier Vintage modified series instruments.
Especially the Classic Vibe. Without a doubt I would actually prefer it to the typical Mexican Fender bass. I have no experience with the Fender Modern Player model. Also, I would concur with the suggestion of G&L. Almost always superior to Fender, and the tribute series (Asian imports), are among the best imo of the this type of thing (cheaper import line of an American made line).
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Fender Mustang bass
You can not go wrong with a MIJ Fender Mustang. You should be able to find one used. I got in trouble ( by my wife ) for buying one for my son in 2003 for Christmas. He used it throughout middle school jazz band and high school jazz band. He's playing professionally now ( so why did we send him to college ? ) and still enjoys playing the Mustang occasionally and has positive comments about the short scale and comfort.
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Based on what you've described, this Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass is my recommendation. http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squi...jbass60_ow.htm The Classic Vibe series is the top of the line for Fender's Squier budget brand. I own a Precision model, and I'm very well satisfied with both the sound and the build quality. |
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Today's Stupid Deal of the Day at MusiciansFriend.com is a G&L Tribute Bass...
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(The OP is in Europe... but Stupid Deals are ideal for getting a bass here in the US, true. A friend got a Squier Classic Vibe '50s P bass for $299 last month from a SDotD.)
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The Squier Classic Vibe series is the best bang for the buck I have ever played, and I've been playing electric guitar and bass for 17 years.
True, a short scale bass might fit better, though I have never personally liked their tone. Plenty of kids can play full scale instruments - I learned on a 2" nut/650mm scale classical when I was maybe 4'6" tall, and was playing a full scale Precision bass when I was maybe 5'. Squier Classic Vibe jazz bass - versatile, affordable, and NOT an instrument she will "outgrow" physically or skills-wise. My classic vibe strat sits next to my American and Japanese Fenders and gets just as much play time.
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the fender modern players are really nice basses, and not just for the money, but honestly squiers are pretty good, too, and a good value. hopefully the OP has headed off to talk bass, my favorite bass board, but sounds like her daughter will have a good idea of what she wants.
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I'm still reading this thread attentively, thanks for all the comments.
We haven't been shopping yet, and it doesn't seem like a great time of the year for guitar shopping in Europe - stocks seem to be really low at both our nearest good guitar shop and the on-line sellers. We will definitely be looking at those Squiers, though. |