Bass Guitar Brands

[alysiah83]

I'm looking into buying a Bass Guitar for my boyfriend for his bithday, but have no idea where to start. What are the better brands to go with? Is acustic or electric better? If Electric is better what kind of amp is best? I've just got questons questions and more questions!

 

[Ganja]

How much are you wanting to spend?

 

[Captain Lou]

Well, first some questions for you. Is your boyfriend a beginner or has he been playing for a while? If he does play, what kind of music does he like to play? Does he own other basses or is this his first? And the most important, how much do you want to pay?

 

[Infernus]

You could always start with a Squire if he is a beginner, or if he is a more advanced player ask him what he likes, or if you are going to surprise him, it would be cool just to take him to the guitar shop or pawn shop and let him pick something in your price range that he likes.

 

[Just J]

I'm not a big fan of blindly getting someone an instrument as there may be a certain feel and tone they're looking for.

Best bet would be to blind fold him, take him to the music shop and just tell him to pick one out within your budget.

 

[skiscem]

what kind of music he plays? what other basses he owns? how much are you willing to spend?

 

[alysiah83]

How much are you wanting to spend?

I'm hoping not to spend more then $300

 

[alysiah83]

I'm not really sure if he's a beginner or not. He had one a few years ago, but his ex gave him an ultimatum, and he got rid of it. I know he played on stage for a few min when Sum 41 pulled him up on stage from the crowd forever ago at end fest. He listens mostly to metal music, and sometimes industrial. Like a few posted, taking him somewhere and having him pick it out might be the best best. I just really want to suprise him.

 

[DeanT]

It's probably best to tell him you are going to buy him one and drag him to a local music store. This way he can pick out what he likes.

It's hard to buy a bass for someone because there are so many preferences bass players have, a few being brand, number of strings, weight, sound, tone and type of neck.

 

[FutureTense]

Might be able to pull him into a music store and just look around a bit. See what ones he gets really excited about. Bring that information here and you'll get a lot of feedback on what a cheaper version of the particular bass was that he got excited about. This also depends on how much time you have.

Though being on a budget, it'd probably be easier just not have this one be a surprise and let him know you're getting him a bass.

 

[MTMTEX]

is there a music store in your area that might offer a gift card?

 

[bassbrock]

Or you could buy him an inexpensive SX bass from Rondo Music Link Removed

They are great gifts and despite their price they are a great value and sound fantastic!

 

[danomite64]

I'm not really sure if he's a beginner or not. He had one a few years ago, but his ex gave him an ultimatum, and he got rid of it.

My ex gave me that ultimatum; that's why she's my ex! Anyway, metal basses for around 300.....I'd say Schecter and Ibanez are the ones to look for.

 

[Captain Lou]

If you want to surprise him, Why don't you get him a value pack. This is a package that comes with a bass, amp, strap, tunners and other things. It's not the best bass in the world but it's a good start and I'm sure he'll like it. If he doesn't, then just return it and he can get what he wants. Here's a few links.

This is a list of a few:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/electric-bass-guitar-value-packages?N=100001+306318

Here are some that look good to me:

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http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dean-Playmate-Bass-and-Amp-Pack?sku=512175

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http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Goth-Thunderbird-IV-All-Access-Bass-Pack?sku=515768

Now you have a place to start, and don't take him to the music shop. You'll ruin the surprise.

 

[Barkless Dog]

How old is he, what type of music does he play and how long has he been playing?

 

[Ganja]

Aye, if he's played before he may have a preference. It would be best to just take him to the music store on his birthday. It's still a surprise in my eyes.

 

[Oldboy]

You are a nice person.

 

[eleonn]

Ibanez or ESP (LTD version) could be an option for what you expect to spend.

 

[ProfGumby]

......... I just really want to suprise him.

Well then, just tell him you're pregnant..........












Seriously, other tha my idiotic post, there is a lot of good advice here...........

 

[MTMTEX]

Well then, just tell him you're pregnant..........


HAH!!! you owe me a whiskey and seven....and a new keyboard!