Recent content by rockthefaces

Ah, that's probably a good idea. I can run it through my DAI and into headphones from there. That'll get me started until I can swing for an amp, which I'm thinking will be a step I'll take when I'm actually feeling confident enough in my ability to get out and play with other human beings. That...

This is all a good point, and thanks for offering it. My thought was that I would just plug into my guitar amp and practice through that. I can't crank the volume, anyway, thanks to living in cramped NYC apartment quarters, but it'll at least give me a feeling for how the instrument sounds and...

Thanks so much for this reply. The $1,000 is strictly for the bass. I know I'll have to pick up an amp at some point, but I think that's a little further down the line. I looked at the Rick because a) I've always thought they look cool, which I realize isn't necessarily the best reason to buy...

Looking for some input on the instrument, here, and I'm much obliged for any help. I'm primarily a performing singer and guitar player, but I picked up the bass last year and started fiddling around with it, and have started to get serious about practicing and playing this year. Up to now, I've...