Dumbass n00ewb bass questions - how can I shot half decent rig for cheap?

are there any companies other than danelectro that make basses with lipstick pickups

also which squier basses are decent

To the previous question: Out of the box? I don't think so. Those pickup casings are definitely most associated with Danelectros.

Of course you can buy lipstick pickups and put them (or have them put) in any bass you like. On a cursory search it appears there are at least some Fender basses out there where someone has retrofitted lipstick pickups.

https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/sany6243_zps584e3cf8-jpg

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.3645526951be812341e7d2a8eeca4431?rik=R8C1sPlGSg19GQ&riu=http%3a%2f%2fbunnyears.net%2fguitar%2fwp-content%2fflagallery%2frascal%2fkat_0300.jpg

The lipstick thing is aesthetic rather than sonic, I think* I doubt that a lipstick pickup sounds very different from other P-style single-coils.

* = not that there's anything wrong with that! I have bought lots of gear because it looked cool.

Can't comment on Squier basses, as I have had very little playing time on them. I'm on my third Yamaha bass and it does all that I ask of it.

xp this year I bought one of the Squier Classic Vibe 1950s P basses (with the old style headstock and one single-coil pickup) and it’s absolutely divine, as good or better than my 80s Japanese Fenders. Made in Indonesia. The Paranormal series are superb quality too.

Interesting, mat3k4. I have a Squier Classic Vibe Thinline Telecaster that I like a lot.

I liked the aesthetic and saw one in the local classifieds so I tried it out, and damn. The neck in particular is flawless and fits the hand just so.