The bottom line is as has been stated:
1. If it plays well
2. feels well
3. Can be setup properly and stays
4. Has the sound you want
Who cares what it is-- but you do need to play one.
I've had played both MIM P Bass and a Squire P bass and as Rharv said I found the Squire to be clunky but then again now everything feels clunky next to my Carvin BB75


John
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15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
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