Im Want To Expand.

[EdBanger]

lol.
Anyway, i have around $500 = £266.
I play drums.
I want to start playing bass.
I want sturdy and hardwearing bass, I need to last ages unless I take it really seriously.
I already have an amp.
Genre wise, im into everything.
Any ideas ? Can you bass smarties help me out ?
Thanks.

[Killer Fridge]

Fender MIM Jazz or P Bass should sort you out for that price, should sort you out quite nicely.

Might even be worth looking into Schecters as well

[bleeding_fingers]

Peavey Grind.

[La_flor_De_la_Muerte]

I'd say go with the Jazz my friend.

[EdBanger]

Thanks a lot.
The peavey grind looks really nice.
Cheers for the guidance.

[pitchfork]

Save about another £150 and go for a fender jap '62 jazz reissue, awesome basses, better than MIA (american made) if you ask me.

Go to http://www.bassworld.co.uk it's a good place to find second hand gear, the for sale forum has some real good stuff.

[Retrovertigo]

Buy used. I started out on drums and later began bass, and bought a Yamaha BB4N III for around 250 Canadian. It retails for 500, so I was happy with my purchase.

Srsly, don't underestimate what you can get used.

[pitchfork]

Indeed, I got my thunderbird for £250 used with a custom made hard case and extra crap.
Saved me about £150 and it was mint condish