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First Bass tips?

Shazam

Shazam

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Feb 20, 2012
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#1
Hey there!
I've been playing the bass for a few years now and I'm interested in finally buying a bass. I'm quite a noob when it comes to bass and gear so I was wondering if any of you guys have any suggestions for a good first bass? Preferably one that would be good enough to not bore me after 5 years. I was thinking of getting a Squier VM J bass or a Yamaha BB424X. Any thoughts about these basses?
Thanks.
 
#2
Nothing wrong with the Squier J. What's your budget? Whatever you get, make sure you play one in a store to make sure you like it, and make sure the one you buy gets a setup and new strings out of the box
 
#4
I'd take a step up from the VM to the CV, these things really compare to MIM Fenders.
Tried out some BB series instruments, verry different in the way they feel. I like both, would probably go with the BB because I like oiled fingerboards better. Have a Yamaha RBX270 and for the money it is a really nice bass.

Try them both if you can and pick one, can't really go wrong.
 
#5
Shazam said:
I've been playing the bass for a few years now and I'm interested in finally buying a bass. I was thinking of getting a Squier VM J bass or a Yamaha BB424X.
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What bass(s) have you been playing? If you've got a few years under your belt, I'd strongly suggest a trip to the local music store and try a few. The two brands/models you've mentioned are good starters, but really very different instruments in terms of feel.
 
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greencow said:
I'd take a step up from the VM to the CV, these things really compare to MIM Fenders.
Tried out some BB series instruments, verry different in the way they feel. I like both, would probably go with the BB because I like oiled fingerboards better. Have a Yamaha RBX270 and for the money it is a really nice bass.

Try them both if you can and pick one, can't really go wrong.
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Would the feel of the necks of the CV basses be similar to those of the VM basses?
 
#7
Slowgypsy said:
What bass(s) have you been playing? If you've got a few years under your belt, I'd strongly suggest a trip to the local music store and try a few. The two brands/models you've mentioned are good starters, but really very different instruments in terms of feel.
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Well I've played a Tobias bass (have no idea what the model was though) and an Ibanez SRX500.
 
#8
Shazam said:
Would the feel of the necks of the CV basses be similar to those of the VM basses?
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They can be different, sort of depends on the design goal of the bass what they were trying to achieve when modeling it after the original instrument. Another good reason to give them a try, most Guitar Centers will carry them.

The Squier VM and CV series are excellent basses for the money. You could do much worse for your first bass.

Good luck!
 
#9
JxBass said:
They can be different, sort of depends on the design goal of the bass what they were trying to achieve when modeling it after the original instrument. Another good reason to give them a try, most Guitar Centers will carry them.

The Squier VM and CV series are excellent basses for the money. You could do much worse for your first bass.

Good luck!
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Thanks a bundle man!
 
#12
Evil Undead said:
Further to my above post, you really do need to go and play some and see what you like best. Can't really go wrong with something Squiery or Fendery but there are differences in each individual bass.
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It took me a long time to find my "perfect bass". I went through various Fenders, Steinbergers, a couple of fretless basses, etc before I found my current and last bass, a Status Streamline with nylon coated strings.

I suggest you try out basses at all your local music stores and then purchase one that will work for you, knowing it won't be perfect and you will be on the lookout for improvements, be it a new bass or mods to your existing bass.
 
#14
Evil Undead said:
Further to my above post, you really do need to go and play some and see what you like best. Can't really go wrong with something Squiery or Fendery but there are differences in each individual bass.
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Hmm.... Ok. One my bigger problems though is that I'm from the Philippines so I'm not really sure if the guitar shops here carry the CV models. And i would get a CV from eBay but no one ships here. :(
 
#15
BluesWalker said:
It took me a long time to find my "perfect bass". I went through various Fenders, Steinbergers, a couple of fretless basses, etc before I found my current and last bass, a Status Streamline with nylon coated strings.

I suggest you try out basses at all your local music stores and then purchase one that will work for you, knowing it won't be perfect and you will be on the lookout for improvements, be it a new bass or mods to your existing bass.
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Thanks man. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.:)
 
#19
greencow said:
I'd take a step up from the VM to the CV, these things really compare to MIM Fenders.
Tried out some BB series instruments, verry different in the way they feel. I like both, would probably go with the BB because I like oiled fingerboards better. Have a Yamaha RBX270 and for the money it is a really nice bass.

Try them both if you can and pick one, can't really go wrong.
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I didn't see the CV as a step up, maybe a lateral move. They are both great basses, but I thought the VM was more aggressive...plus mine had the maple board. I miss that bass...
 

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