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06-17-2010, 07:55 AM
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I'm curious on what type (4 string or 5 string) of bass I should start out with as a beginner?
I would like to start out with a 5 string, but...  |
06-17-2010, 08:04 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada | | | 4. I was at the store trying both out, and I went with a 4. Just get a cheap entry level one until you learn what bass you SHOULD be playing. |
06-17-2010, 08:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great White North | | | I'd say buy what you like more, you can pick up a cheapo 5er if that's what strikes your fancy. Plus there are several scales books out there that have fingerings for both.
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06-17-2010, 08:11 AM
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06-17-2010, 08:13 AM
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You just said you wanted the 5 and answered your own question. My first and only bass is a 5 string. No matter what anyone tells you, there is not a valid reason why you can't learn on a five string. |
06-17-2010, 08:15 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montréal,Qc,Canada | | | I think a 4 strings is enough when starting.
The position, the feel, the spacing, the strength are all aspects you'll have to deal with at first. |
06-17-2010, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tdub0199  Budget? | My budget is unknown right now, still looking for a 5 string bass thats right for me.
Once I find the bass I want for a good price, then I will set up a budget. |
06-17-2010, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BoogieMane My budget is unknown right now, still looking for a 5 string bass thats right for me.
Once I find the bass I want for a good price, then I will set up a budget. | One thing to remember is that a low cost bass bass that is well constructed can always be modified as well. If you find one that you like the feel of or that can be setup decently then the hardware and electronics can always be upgraded later and you'll have a good bass that will still have cost less than a high end instrument.
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06-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Thunder Pulse So you have no idea whatsoever how much you're willing to spend? | Re-read what I just said before. You will find your answer. Not to be a ass about it. |
06-17-2010, 10:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts USofA | | | Find a used Ibanez SR series 5er, then get fresh strings and a pro set up. You'll have a durn nice starter bass that'll take you fairly far for around $400, possibly less. |
06-17-2010, 10:03 AM
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06-17-2010, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig630 SX? | No 5ers. |
06-17-2010, 10:08 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by dalkowski Find a used Ibanez SR series 5er, then get fresh strings and a pro set up. You'll have a durn nice starter bass that'll take you fairly far for around $400, possibly less. | Thanks. I'll look into that. Because I was eying the Ibanez SR models for awhile now. |
06-17-2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BoogieMane Thanks. I'll look into that. Because I was eying the Ibanez SR models for awhile now. | Good luck, and welcome to the low end. |
06-17-2010, 10:20 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Prato, Italy | | | Ibanez sr models are very good for all types of music and sound good (for the budget)
Beginner to beginner |
06-17-2010, 10:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL | | | Any thoughts on ESP's or Peavey's |
06-17-2010, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig630 | My bad!  |
06-17-2010, 10:28 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL | | | Also whats the situation with batteries for the electronic bass? Whats the batteries for? |
06-17-2010, 10:35 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hagerstown, MD | | | In my opinion, Peavey Millennium's are great, especially for the money. I started with a 4-string Peavey millennium AC bxp and 5-strings of the same are available.
Batteries generally power an active preamp. In this situation you would have, for example, volume, pickup blend, and a 3-band eq (bass, mid, and treble) on your bass. A passive bass (no batteries) would generally only have vol and tone controls, depending on the bass.
EDIT: Batteries/active preamps or pickups generally have a boosted signal compared to a passive bass.
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