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What is the best bass guitar for a person on a budget?

I have a $350-700 price limit, and I want to know what bass is good for Primus, some Rush, Pixies, Black Flag, Clash, Dinosaur Jr, RHCP, etc. If any basses fit this description, please list your answer.

Have you considered
Fender Jazz Bass http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Standard-Jazz-Bass?sku=516042 (I think Geddy Lee plays a Jazz bass)
Fender P Bass http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Standard-Precision-Bass?sku=516041
Schecter Stiletto http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Stiletto-Studio4-Bass?sku=516752 (neck thru)
Ibanez SR505 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-SR505-Bass?sku=517942
Bc Rich http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/B.C.-Rich-Heritage-Classic-Mockingbird-Bass?sku=512651

There's some that are affordable and of good quality. The P and Jazz bass are very popular and versatile.

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