...I'm really sorry if I offended anyone, It's just I'm 15 and don't have a ton of money so I want to make a good decision with that 'path' I choose. Perhaps I didn't word my thoughts correctly, but I'm not trying to portray any instrument as 'better', perhaps this was a question that shouldn't have been taken to the forum and should've just been thought through internally..
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Go to GC and plug a Fender P into the biggest Ampeg amp they have there. If you ain't feelin' it then, don't bother.
There you go. Give it some thought, play a bunch of different instruments and see what grabs you.
At 15 I was a drummer and thought that was "it" for me. Things change.
Bass seems more complex than anything but lead guitar to me. I'm in a 3pc classic rock cover band. The lead singer/guitard is great and I love him, but honestly, he plays 3 chords over and over and then changes the order for the chorus... and that's it. 
I then look at what I'm doing and I'm thinking 'holy crap, I DO need to know more notes and progressions PER SONG than this guy!'
Then I go out back in between sets and cut more slices in my arms, sobbing and whispering 'girls notice me girls notice me girls notice me...'
This is like the best thread.
I then look at what I'm doing and I'm thinking 'holy crap, I DO need to know more notes and progressions PER SONG than this guy!'
Then I go out back in between sets and cut more slices in my arms, sobbing and whispering 'girls notice me girls notice me girls notice me...'
This is like the best thread.
Dammit you got there first!
When my kids ask me, "Dad, should I choose option #1 or option #2?" I generally ask them which option makes better sense given what they know of both options and how each option may help, or hinder, their goal. As far as your question, refer to the above sentence.
If you're merely asking which guitar to choose and somehow got carried away wih mindless drivel, I would choose the Ibanez.
If you're merely asking which guitar to choose and somehow got carried away wih mindless drivel, I would choose the Ibanez.
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Yeah, there's no work on bass.....no demand.....really.....I mean it......these aren't the Droids you're looking for......
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along.....
Seriously, I doubled on Bass and Guitar when I was fifteen and bounced back and forth depending on the band until I locked in to Bass later in High School. I'd just have some fun and not worry about it too much. Try a whole bunch of instruments and see what grabs you.
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along.....
Seriously, I doubled on Bass and Guitar when I was fifteen and bounced back and forth depending on the band until I locked in to Bass later in High School. I'd just have some fun and not worry about it too much. Try a whole bunch of instruments and see what grabs you.
I am all for less people playing bass, especially people that "Think it looks boring"...
I bought my first bass because i thought the possibilities for the instrument seemed endless. I was already a guitar player, and at times I shy away from the bass for LONG periods of time. At one point coming off a summer long stint with a pop cover band as their bassist I didn't pick the bass back up for 3 months, and after a stint with a prog metal band i took a solid 6-9 months off from the bass. But! I keep coming back.
Its a great instrument, if you draw influences from the likes of Larry graham, Stanley clarke, Les Claypool, Flea, Carol Kaye, Jaco pastorius, Marcus Miller, Jerry Jemmott, Jack Cassidy, Jeff Ament, Collin Greenwood, etc. etc. (and in no particular order)... You are going to have a great time playing bass.
On the other hand, if you pick up the bass and think "This instrument is stupid, My fingers hurt!"... You should have never bothered.
I bought my first bass because i thought the possibilities for the instrument seemed endless. I was already a guitar player, and at times I shy away from the bass for LONG periods of time. At one point coming off a summer long stint with a pop cover band as their bassist I didn't pick the bass back up for 3 months, and after a stint with a prog metal band i took a solid 6-9 months off from the bass. But! I keep coming back.
Its a great instrument, if you draw influences from the likes of Larry graham, Stanley clarke, Les Claypool, Flea, Carol Kaye, Jaco pastorius, Marcus Miller, Jerry Jemmott, Jack Cassidy, Jeff Ament, Collin Greenwood, etc. etc. (and in no particular order)... You are going to have a great time playing bass.
On the other hand, if you pick up the bass and think "This instrument is stupid, My fingers hurt!"... You should have never bothered.
Yes, bass is as badass and cool as everyone says.
Now stop wasting your time and stop wasting TB's bandwith.
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You're still here reading this? GO!
I then look at what I'm doing and I'm thinking 'holy crap, I DO need to know more notes and progressions PER SONG than this guy!'
Then I go out back in between sets and cut more slices in my arms, sobbing and whispering 'girls notice me girls notice me girls notice me...'
Sig worthy.
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You know, when I was your age my brother bought me a bass. I don't remember the brand, I did know it had active pickups and they were blue.
I didn't play it cause I was an idiot interested in Mario Brothers. I regretted that choice and it's not until 2 months ago I bought a bass and started playing. I'm 38 now and I'm loving it.
When we are kids we can make very poor choices. I would advise go to your nearest music shop, try out the Ibanez (it's a great bass, trust me) and try out a guitar. See which ones feels comfortable for you and make a choice that feels right for you.
Also do some research and see some great bassist and guitarists in youtube. Check out what sound draws you more and who would you like to emulate more. My brother has his guitar heroes like Vai, Satriani, Vinnie Moore, Eric Johnson, etc.
Me I found to appreciate people like Geddy Lee, Sir Paul, Billy Sheehan and now I found this girl in Youtube called L'dia on Bass.
Just experiment and you will find what you like.
-Moofknock
PS. I do work for a Video Game company
When you listen to music, what instrument do you "hear" primarily?
I know when I listen to music, I "sense" it from the bass lines, with everything else sorta filling out the space around it. Always have. I've never wanted to be anything else but a bassist, really.
If you don't "feel" music like that, you might not be a good candidate for bass.
I know when I listen to music, I "sense" it from the bass lines, with everything else sorta filling out the space around it. Always have. I've never wanted to be anything else but a bassist, really.
If you don't "feel" music like that, you might not be a good candidate for bass.
Frankly, If we have to convince you to play bass then you're better off doing something else with your time.
This thread was the most entertaining read I've had all week.
It also further adds to my suspicion that we are becoming a world full of spineless, gutless, brainless whiners, unable to make a decision or choose a course of action without consulting the Interwebs first.
God help us all.
It also further adds to my suspicion that we are becoming a world full of spineless, gutless, brainless whiners, unable to make a decision or choose a course of action without consulting the Interwebs first.
God help us all.
Guys, he said it himself: he's a stupid 15 year old with GAS. hey, more power to you, man. I say: get a bass. Jam on it, and if you don't like it, then at least you have a bass and if you ever NEEDED to use it for, say, a recording, you have it. I always love having extra instruments. It's nice to be able to expand one's musical repitoir.
Guys. Chill. He's fiften and confused.
I got into bass because of the groove, and I actually think that part is a lot more challenging than playing the guitar. While the guitar might be playing 300 notes pr minute, most people won't notice if the guitar is a bit off on his timing, but everyone will know something is wrong if the bassist is, although they might not know what's wrong. Also, I think it's a more versatile instrument, and has more impact on how the music as a whole sounds. I find that I often has to restrict my playing, rather than let fly.
A tidbit I read somewhere:
"The bassist is a rare creature in the world of musicians. Often not very keen on drawing attention onto himself, he'll often stand in the background, doing his thing, holding his groove, while letting the vocals and lead guitar take the spotlight. His role is misunderstood by most people, he's the glue that binds the music together, supporting everyone in the best way possible, being more concerned with how the music as a whole sounds, rather than making himself sound as good as possible (though these often walk hand in hand). Curiously enough, he'll often take that role in a band setting as well, taking care of, and nurturing intra-band relationships."
If you think bass sounds boring, check out Tool and Muse.
I got into bass because of the groove, and I actually think that part is a lot more challenging than playing the guitar. While the guitar might be playing 300 notes pr minute, most people won't notice if the guitar is a bit off on his timing, but everyone will know something is wrong if the bassist is, although they might not know what's wrong. Also, I think it's a more versatile instrument, and has more impact on how the music as a whole sounds. I find that I often has to restrict my playing, rather than let fly.
A tidbit I read somewhere:
"The bassist is a rare creature in the world of musicians. Often not very keen on drawing attention onto himself, he'll often stand in the background, doing his thing, holding his groove, while letting the vocals and lead guitar take the spotlight. His role is misunderstood by most people, he's the glue that binds the music together, supporting everyone in the best way possible, being more concerned with how the music as a whole sounds, rather than making himself sound as good as possible (though these often walk hand in hand). Curiously enough, he'll often take that role in a band setting as well, taking care of, and nurturing intra-band relationships."
If you think bass sounds boring, check out Tool and Muse.
Ignore this and check out Rush, Protest The Hero, King Crimson, and Charles Mingus.
But the rest of that post is awesome, dude.
