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11-12-2005, 06:32 PM
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I'm new here. I don't even own a bass yet. I want to get one and start playing though. Right now I play guitar. Do you guys have any advice for me as far as what bass or amp to buy or anything? I'm interested in metal bass solo type stuff like cliff burton.
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11-12-2005, 08:42 PM
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11-13-2005, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by duo8675309 You said the "g" word... | Yes...
Bass > Guitar 
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11-13-2005, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by whitedk57 Yes...
Bass > Guitar | well that's why I want to start playing bass  |
11-13-2005, 10:12 AM
| | | | what do you guys think of the peavey grind bass... that's the one I want to get |
11-13-2005, 11:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, NY | | | I never played a Peavey bass. But if they're basses are anything like their amps, I'd avoid them.
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11-13-2005, 11:32 AM
| | | | I was also thinking about getting a small 15 watt Hartke amp. Any thoughts on that? |
11-13-2005, 01:42 PM
| | | | I have a Peavey millenium and I absolutely love it. If you have small hands and fingers the Peavey gives you better action on the neck than the other bass. |
11-13-2005, 03:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West-Flanders, Belgium | | | On the amp front: peavey microbass. Blows pretty much any other beginner amp I've tried away.
My first bass was a Squier P. Nice enough, but just good enough to start. Some people here don't like Squier because it's actually fender, but I've nothing against them. Can't expect great performance from a cheap bass. |
11-13-2005, 11:00 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | At this stage, the bass and amp aren't all that important. There are tons of inexpensive basses on the market and they all blow away anything we had to start out with in the 70's. Same with amps, too. 15 watts is way too underpowered for anything but bedroom playing, but if you don't plan on jamming with a band any time soon, it should be fine for now. |
11-13-2005, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JDT On the amp front: peavey microbass. Blows pretty much any other beginner amp I've tried away.
My first bass was a Squier P. Nice enough, but just good enough to start. Some people here don't like Squier because it's actually fender, but I've nothing against them. Can't expect great performance from a cheap bass. |
+1 on the microbass...I've had mine for years...they sound great at low volume...
I tried a Squier Jazz a few weeks back and thought it was more than OK...also, I really like the Yamaha RBX-170 (great bang for the buck). |
11-18-2005, 11:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mantua NJ, US | | | what does this have to do with technique?
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11-18-2005, 12:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago | | I think any low end bass will do..technique can be taught on any bass..  |
11-18-2005, 10:15 PM
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11-18-2005, 11:54 PM
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Amp-Peavey Microbass
On a highly related note-try doing a search for "beginner suggestions" in the amp and basses forums-watch for how many different items come up.
Take it easy-if you want some more input from me-hit me on AIM.
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