I recently purchased a Jaguar (Squier) used at GC for $140. Does the job for what I need, plus I like that it has separate Bass/Mid/Treble knobs. It's not my first bass though, I had a crappy no-name piece of **** in the late 80's playing bass for Cynadel.
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A.C. Guitars - Hand Crafted Basses & Guitars