whats a good beginning bass guitar

[astroman420]

im 16 and wanna start to learn how to play bass, but can anyone give me a preference for any good beginning bass guitar

[ThePerfectBass]

Fender Squier products are great for the price. We also have some good entry level basses from Spector, Traben, MTD and Warwick's Rockbass line.

What is your price range and what style of music are you interested in playing?

Peace!

[dr.fender]

hey im also 16 years old. i've been playing for about two and a half years.. um i would prefer that you go a fender passive/active american jazz bass..fender makes great stuff for a good price. whats your price range?

[pedroims]

Originally Posted by ThePerfectBass

Fender Squier products are great for the price. We also have some good entry level basses from Spector, Traben, MTD and Warwick's Rockbass line.

What is your price range and what style of music are you interested in playing?

Peace!

+1 for the squier also do a search for a yamaha they are great basses for the buck

[aspdevboy]

+1 for the Spector. Amazing quality for the price. Better than Fender IMO!

[mb94952]

There's no reason to buy a crappy or cheap bass. There are plenty of INEXPENSIVE basses out there. I recommend either a Peavey Grind, Spector Legend, or an Ibanez SDGR bass. Both are near pro-level basses. They are EASY to play, look good, and sound great. FAST, THIN necks, too. New, they are around $400. Used, even less. DON'T try to save a few bucks and settle for an off brand. You will be happier.

[bass_is_lyfe815]

i recommend an ibanez srx2ex1 4-string bass. not a lot of fancy gadgets on it, but a GREAT tone. i've personally tested them out and you get a real bang for the buck

[reverendrally]

Ibanez, Yamaha and Fender sell great basses for the money over here in Oz. For your average beginner (and most better players) a P-bass or Jazzbass style instrument is enough for most people. For my money, look less for gimicks and more for decent construction.

Oh and btw, buy a 4 string to begin with. If it's good enough for Victor Wooten, it's good enough for you.

MB94952, even the so called "crap" instruments are better than the povo instruments of the 80s. You'd be surprised how good a Chinese squier is these days, although admittedly a new pickup set and a good setup will help them immensely.

[WhiteKong]

I have a Yamaha it's fine for learing.

[TimmyP]

Go on eBay and find an '80s Japanese Fender Precision. Very well made instruments and reasonably priced. Search for Fender Bass MIJ and Fender Bass Japan* (You can make sure that it's an 80's by the serial number - go to http://www.fender.com/support/japanese_instruments.php )

[jaco69]

I just got a Mexican made Fender Standard Jazz Bass .I totally love it.Great Geddy Lee sound.Price wasn't bad,about $480 and feels great when I'm playing it.You can't go wrong with Fender.Good luck on your search.

[derelicte]

i started on a schecter. good for what it does.

[Sandman1278]

Ibanez GSR200, or equivalent, for all I know they might not make that exact model anymore

lightweight; good tone; easy to play; good action; durable; great starter and will last you for some gigs too!

[mikedett]

Great instruments for the price. Check em out.

[TimmyP]

Originally Posted by derelicte

i started on a schecter. good for what it does.

As a mixperson, I've worked with several Schecters. I don't know what price range they were in, but they were very good sounding basses.

[LowDown Hal]

Congratulations on your decision. What can you currently afford?

I could afford whatever I wanted, but I chose to start with a Squier "Rock-Star-In-A-Box" for just under $300.00 I got everything I needed to get started. A Squier P-Bass, a tuner, cables, and a good enough practice amp. I've since bought a new bass and new amp but the original stuff still gets use.

[eduardo zarauz]

washburn taurus T24.......this is the answer

[Penny.Wissel]

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I am at the other end of the age continuum to the first poster, and wonder (every day) should I even start?

A while ago I borrowed a little friend's Ashton and had a dozen lessons but had to give the Ashton back. I don't have much money and have been agonising over eBay for weeks before finding this site. Now I have some suggested brands and models to match with my savings...Thanks!

[JZQuantum]

Yamaha BBN4, great bass to start with if you can find it. If not, a BB414.

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Imag...in/P_BB414.jpg

[TimmyP]

Also keep in mind resale value. An 80's MIJ P-Bass will always be worth what you paid, as will some other used models. Others are worth a little less every year than they were the year before. Any new instrument de-values 30% as soon as you walk out of the store with it.