yeah, with my current heavy metal band, I've been thinking of getting a second bass, something that can punch thick, beefy tones out with tons of muscle,also to act as a backup, this isn't a definite thing I'm just looking, so far I find I like the epi t-bird, I know I don't care for epi basses, but I tried one out, and it's really pretty nice, I especially love the body, so far I have about $500 canadian and I've been thinking of one of the SX P-bass copies they've got for about $110 US, the band also thought of getting an ultra cheap ebay bass to be signed by the band, and then smashed at the end of the gig, the pieces of which to be sold,after which the hardware is scrapped and a new neck and body are made, but I kinda want a keeper, any other suggestions for a good semi-cheapie?