Help me pick out the best begginer bass from these selections

njbass93 · #1 07-02-2008, 05:27 PM

ok guys i play the bass guitar. im 14 and i really really want to take off in upright. IM LOOKING TO PLAY CLASSICAL AND JAZZ

which one of these is the best deal?

http://www.stringemporium.com/cheap-upright-basses.htm

ok for that one above me go all the way down to were it says Thompson upright plywood bass.

http://shop1.mailordercentral.com/le...p?number=BA109

ok that one looks quality to me but experts

http://www.uptonbass.com/UB-Standard...n-Double-Bass/

pretty nice looking to my eyes but to pricey for a beginner like me well at least thats what i think.

Im very serious about this please if u have any suggestions on a bass please end me a link!

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reedo35 · #2 07-02-2008, 05:33 PM

It would help if you filled out your profile. If we knew at least what city you live in, someone might be able to recommend a local dealer where you could actually try a Bass to see what it is you really like.

Peck_Time · #3 07-02-2008, 05:35 PM

Hey welcome to Talkbass njbass93!

Please fill out your profile.

Have you read the newbie links?

What does your bass teacher say?

nathanmcnathan · #4 07-02-2008, 05:36 PM

Although I've never played one, I've only ever heard good things about Upton basses, same goes for the setup they do for all thier basses.

Bass Barrister · #5 07-02-2008, 07:26 PM

A few thoughts . . .

I agree that you should solicit your teacher's advice regarding a bass purchase. He/she may know of bassses local to you.

Buying local is always best if you can find what you need. We don't know where you are, but shipping a bass cross country will cost you several hundred dollars and the bass will most likely need some adjustment when it arrives.

If you will be playing classical, you should strongly consider a hybrid bass as a minimum requirement. This does not mean that you absolutely can't use a ply bass for this music but I believe that it will limit you possibilities.

Having said this, all three dealers you linked to are reputable and well known here. That "cheap" carved bass at the String Emporium looks interesting (probably a Romanian import) - I'd like to hear what it sounds like.

As already suggested, if you tell us your general location, someone here may be able to better gude you. I'm aware that parents, for good reasons, don't want kids to give out a lot of personal information, but you can tell us the city or the general area (i.e., near Chicago).

njbass93 · #6 07-04-2008, 10:31 AM

I dont have a teacher i learn by the books. I wish i had a teacher

Gearhead43 · #7 07-04-2008, 11:57 AM

Get a teacher.

njbass93 · #8 07-04-2008, 12:00 PM

well yeah but i cant be taught without a bass. i need a bass lol.

Peck_Time · #9 07-04-2008, 06:21 PM

Teacher first, then bass. Your teacher can help you find a bass to rent or buy, and can steer you clear of the pits and traps.

Basses are expensive, spend money on a teacher now to save money later.

Bass Barrister · #10 07-07-2008, 09:58 AM

Check out Ideal Music/Steve Loeb at www.bassesonline.com. Steve continues to liquidate his late dad's NYC instrument business and still had a few remaining Eberle and Roma DB's available. You can pick up a very decent DB at an excellent price. If you take it without a setup (recommended), you'll save more. Then, take it to a place like Ricardi's Violins in South Jersey and have them set it up.

Ideal had many satisfied customers on this forum - including me. He does not have much left but you can pick up a great carved bass for around $1200 and a hydrid for even less. Call him. Ricardi's has a guy who posts here regularly. Maybe he'll pipe in. Jimmy, are you out there??

And . . . yes, get a teacher. It is important. Maybe your school can help you.