Bass Newb from Australia

grobbo91 · #1 01-10-2008, 09:35 PM

Hey. I decided to pick up bass after playing guitar for a year because I thought it would be good since I don't know many people who play it. I also thought that it would help me expand on my music knowledge (completely self taught) and make it easier to join a band.

I am not playing my bass right now (Ibanez GSR200) cause my amp (Ashdown Five Fifteen) broke after a week of playing. Apparenlty it is a fuse problem and I should have it back in a few days. Other than that, I think I got a pretty good deal on my gear considering how expensive everything is in Australia.

I like playing older metal such as 80's Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Iron Maiden and other similar bands. Right now, I am learnig Master of Puppets, Caught in a Mosh and Peace Sells.

meev992 · #2 01-10-2008, 10:11 PM

sweet, Anthrax? Ever check out the Frank Bello Signatures

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grobbo91 · #3 01-10-2008, 10:19 PM

Yeah, the Fender one looks great, but it is $1700 down here. I might consider it or a Rockbass after I buy a car.

meev992 · #4 01-10-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by grobbo91

Yeah, the Fender one looks great, but it is $1700 down here. I might consider it or a Rockbass after I buy a car.

There's always the Squier Signature

grobbo91 · #5 01-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Never seen it before. But is there much of a point in it when I already have a beginner bass?

meev992 · #6 01-10-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grobbo91

Never seen it before. But is there much of a point in it when I already have a beginner bass?

It has sweet skulls on it

absenttrojan · #7 01-14-2008, 06:56 PM

Gday Mate. Also from Aus (Melb) pretty new to bass, slowly making some steps forward. Yeah, I dig the bands you're learning. Are you a guitar pro or tabs kinda bloke? Good luck with it. Cheers