• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

First Bass Suggestions

#21
thatguy82 said:
I thought about going into guitar center and trying each of these, but I feel a bit foolish going in not knowing exactly what I'm doing. I'm definitely doing my research, and I may just say screw and walk in and try the ones I like out anyway. Do you think the stiletto five string would be a bit tough for a beginner? I figured I would start with a four string and maybe move up one day.
Click to expand...

if you are going in there and seriously trying stuff out, you are doing better than 90% of the wankers in there...go in and try stuff out. Who cares what other people think!
 
#23
thatguy82 said:
I'd really like a precision but I can't find one I like in the price range I'm looking for. I'm looking more into the squier Vintage Modified bass now.
Click to expand...

Personally, I'd stick with 4 strings. I'd probably look at something like a Squier Classic Vibe precision although the Vintage Modified version would also be a very good starter bass. And it's true that most practice amps are not very good but you can also do a lot of practicing with headphones and probably won't need too much amplification for a while if you're just getting started.
Good luck!
 
#24
sprag said:
Does your friend also have an old bass you can borrow for a month or 2 then you might feel comfortable about walking into a shop and trying a few out. let your ears decide wether you want a j or a p etc and then have a look for one in the classifieds
Click to expand...

Agreed. If you can borrow a bass for a bit, it may help you make a better educated purchase.

Don't buy a low watt pratice combo. It is such a waste. The SWR Workingmans 15 or a combo in that vein would serve you well.
 
#25
Use as much of your money as you can to buy a great first bass. If you really want a Precision, you can find a good used one for your price range. Keep looking. Buy your friend's practice amp. You're probably a year or more away from needing a big amp. Don't waste money on it now. The bass is the thing in your hands and if you don't love it, you won't practice. FWIW - I have practice amps in a couple of different rooms in my house.
 
#27
mystic38 said:
suggest you get a nice used MIM Fender Jazz and stop worrying... pay around $300-$350 max and it simply cannot be a bad decision... buy it, use it, upgrade it if you wish, and it will always be worth what you paid for it..
Click to expand...

Can't lose with this approach, but be prepared to wait a little bit for the right one. I decided to buy an MIM J as a project/backup bass, and eventually found one here on TB that happened to be local, so it was easy. Spent only $325 for a near-mint 2010, which I soon upgraded with Gotoh bridge and U.S. Fender pickups. It's a completely gig-worthy, great sounding bass for minimal cost.

I highly recommend used G&L Tributes and Yamaha BB's as well, but they're not as easy to find, and not as easy to sell later.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back