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I have the Tascam and it is a great device. In addition to its main function, it contains a metronome, tuner, special effects (I haven't even begun to explore these), - and it serves as a great headphone amp. Put your mp3 files on it and you can practice your bass anywhere. Check out the...

Isn't that a "short scale" bass ? My present bass is a Fender Jazz bass (made in Mexico, 2007, I think). Would switching off to a short scale bass pose any problems ? Bob

Thanks to all. I have all the information that I need. Bob

I was thinking that if I have to spend another $75 - $100 for a setup (prices are higher in NY where I am), then maybe it makes more sense to put the extra $$ into a bass (Squier) where I probably would not not need a setup. Bob

Hey guys - help me out here ! Bob

A few further questions: I went on the Rondo Music site and saw basses in my price range. I read the specs and have absolutely no clue (aside from the color and size) how to tell them apart. Some of them are more expensive; how do I tell whether it's worth spending the extra $20 or so...

Thank you. The prices on Rondo Music are within my budget. And may I assume that the product is of decent quality ? There's no point in spending any $$ on something that I'm going to hate to play. Bob

4 strings. $100 - $125. Bob

I would like to buy an inexpensive bass guitar to keep in my office so that I could practice on my lunch break. Recommendations ? Bob

Contact me via email and I'll give you my thoughts. Bob

Check this out. http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/ If you take the "Protege" lessons you can get video feedback. I really enjoy these lessons. There is also "MarloweDK" whose site is playbassnow.com. He advertises live lessons (via video hookup). Bob

I can heartily recommend the lessons given by Paul Wolfe at http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/ He has a weekly Ezine, some materials for sale, and a formal lesson program that features pdf and video files, and real feedback from Paul (I'll let him tell you how he does it). I'm hooked...