Fender Mexican, with after market pick-ups?

[frank_1]

Hi, I want a Fender bass but American Fenders are costly.

If I buy a Mexican bass then put after-market pick-ups in it, do you think it will work right?

I love the sound of the American Precision bass; should I spend the money right now or save for an American series bass? I'm only buying from ebay anyway.

Thanks.

 

[LocusLarsen]

If you can afford it, then get the American.

 

[chetbango]

I would start playing some Mexican Basses in stores. You can find a jem in these sometimes. My buddy found a Mexican Tele that is one of the nicest playing/sounding teles I have ever picked up. But many of the Mexican Fenders are marginal, so wait until you find a good one. If you keep saving your money while you look, and you don't find one, you might save up enough for a used American P-Bass.

I think buying used is the smart way to go anyhow, as long as you have a chance to play it, and know what to look for.

 

[eyeslikefire]

Simple...

Sit down.
Play the bass,...
Listen to the bass,...
Look at the finish of the bass.

If everything playes, sounds and looks to your expectations...
Buy it.