newbass

So I been back playing guitar again for about 6 months and I’m getting to the point I did last time I quit because I sound like poopie lol. My fingers are naturally big so traditional guitar is irritating. I’ve never switched to bass and I think it’s time, what’s a good bass mid tier? I don’t...

I'm in the process of buying my "First" Bass even though i've been playing for more then 10 years. Time for the greatest lending gift to be upgraded. I predominantly play in a Pentecostal church which always plays a mix of Rock, Contemporary Worship & Gospel. I want to get a 5 String & I like...

A backstory for some context... A year ago, I got myself a Gear4Music Seattle Bass Guitar (White) and honestly, I hate the quality. Just a few weeks after I got the bass, I unplugged the bass from the amp and the screw holes that were responsible for holding the screws of the pickguard was...

I want to learn to play songs by Earth Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, New edition, Luther Vandross, and smoot pop songs such as Masayuki Suzuki- Daddy Daddy Do. But i also am interested with playing songs by metallica and megadeth since I have a guitar and have learned to play heavy metal on my...

Hey guys, so I have a $250 budget and I want a versatile bass, I currently own a p-j Shine bass with 24 frets, I was kinda looking for something a bit different, something with a humbucker or a different set up than a p-j. Also I found the Ibanez srx400 as an option but I would like to know...

Every fret from 1 to 9 in first - second strings area. Is it normal for totally new, made in 2019, unplayed by me bass? I have 5 more guitars and non of them have this...

So, I know there is a lot of controversy around gibson right now, but I spent a few hours with this bass in the store, and decided to take it home. I haven't gotten much play time with my amp, but based on my time in the shop, the tone is as you would expect from a gibson short scale. It's...

Greeting TBers! I recently went on a GAS jag and landed a nice Squier VM Jazz V. Play with it for about a month before realizing that 5 strings are not really my thing, at least yet. Truth be told I am not sure what my thing is yet as I am a newby - an enthusiastic hobbyist if you will. So now...