So, after 25 years of playing guitar I decided it was time I owned my first bass. My budget was limited and I wanted to get as many features as possible for very little cash. As I've never played much bass before I wasn't 100% sure whether to go down a J bass pickup style or a P bass style. I also wasn't too sure about active/passive electronics either. I did pickup a few basses in a local store and decided the Jazz bass neck was more comfortable for my weedy six-string hands.

After taking everything into account I decided to order one of these:



Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special - Did I make a good choice? I hope it gets to me before Xmas

Specifications:
Construction: 34" Bolt-on
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple
Neck Shape: C Shape
Fretboard: Rosewood
Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Dot
Active Bass Boost circuit, powered by a 9v battery
Bridge Pickup: Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickup
Neck Pickup: Split Single Coil Precision Bass Pickup
Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle
Finishing: Crimson Red