If you got $1170 to spend on a top-notch, high-quality made in Korea Spector bass that can easily last you at least 5 years, check out the website at my signature below.
Spector Legend 4 Custom, equipped with EMG pickups and EMG preamp - $1170
What type of sound are you looking at? if i am not wrong mim fender is at the price range of around 800 bucks you might want to save up for that. Dont rush buying a bass or any musical instruments just because you want to learn them fast, a good instruments make you play better trust me.