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[bluestopher]

So hey I just decided to pick up the bass anybody have any pointers for a beginner?

[M.R. Ogle]

The part with the "wires"goes to the front.

[A-Step-Towards]

Squier P bass, round wound strings, a pick and whatever amp you can find .


Buy used, practice everyday.

[stratovani]

Originally Posted by A-Step-Towards

Squier P bass, round wound strings, a pick and whatever amp you can find .


Buy used, practice everyday.

That, and keep reading and posting here on TB. There's a ton of good learning for us bassists here.

[5StringBlues]

Learn as much right hand technique as possible. AKA:Learn to play with fingers AND picks.

[bluestopher]

Thanks keep the advice coming!!!

[A-Step-Towards]

Originally Posted by 5StringBlues

Learn as much right hand technique as possible. AKA:Learn to play with fingers AND picks.

Even better.

I started out fingers, then went to a pick for a few years , then fingers and back to a pick.


So do you have a bass? cord? or amp? those 3 things are pretty much the bare essentials you need, you dont need a case or strap first or any of the crap. Just a bass, cord and amp and you should be good for a bit. Then get a strap and learn how to play standing up, once you have all the songs down sitting there and playing.


You will want to buy used as much as possible to save cash, but research what you buy never let anyone rip you off.

If you need a bass i see one in the classifieds i will post that i think would be a great first bass.


And if you dont have anything what price budget do you have? for 300$ used you can get a decent first set up

[Jim Campbell]

Originally Posted by bluestopher

So hey I just decided to pick up the bass anybody have any pointers for a beginner?

a tad more info would help.....musical background,goals,etc.....your wording could suggest a passing fancy rather than a desire to master the instrument......the guys here are really helpful,but need more to go on