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Welcome to TalkBass, terror! (Is that a name your parents use or did you think it up?)

Can't really give you any realistic direction until we know;

- budget you have for the instrument (and do you already have the amp and cable?)

- kind(s) of music you will be playing or want to play with it

 

If $200 is all ya got for a Bass, Amp, and Cable you arn't gonna get that far. Bass wise, I suggest prob getting a Squier P-Bass.. that will cost you $159 at Musicians friend.

 

get one of those kits were you get a squier bass and a amp and some other stuff...

or save a little more....

 

get a carl thompson bass. It is a great deal for $200.

 

The Affinity Squier Bass Pak.. I dont know.. You have $200 Americian?? So thats what.. $349324342428272 Canadian.. well i suggest the affinty bass pak.. it comes with everything u need. Its a good starter bass.. and if you end up not liking the bass after a month or 2 of playing it.. if u cant return it and get ur $$$ back.. Fender has a good name and you can sell it and not lose too much money.

 

I started with one of the beginner package deals.Like you,I did`nt have a whole lot in my budget.Granted you will outgrow most of these "starter" basses fairly soon but at least it will get you started in the world of bass.

 

I've used one of the bass pak amps from squier and it really sucks....only really good if you're gonna use it just to hear yourself as you're starting off and thinking of investing in a decent Amp shortly afterwards. The squier bass though is pretty good for a beginner..it's what I have and it's fine.

 

I agree 100% with you there yottskry ole bean! Most of the package set ups have cheesy ass wimpy little amps.I know my Ibanez 10watter sucked big time!Like you said ,not much use other than to hear yourself play.


btw,your website is "way bitchin`dude!"

 

Recently I played the Squire Affinity P-bass recently and I thought for 179 it had a decent feel and tone. Don't know how it would hold up over the long haul but they seemed pretty good to me.

 

bass: Ibanez Soundgear or Squier Precision

amp: Peavey Microbass!!!!!



seriously though, check out that peavey amp. IMO, the best ever starter amp. Excellent tone and its 20 watts!

 

I'd get a used mim jazz or p-bass, whatever ya dig.