Getting started

[rwz]

I have had some short discussion before about getting started on bass. Just to recap, I play piano, acoustic, sax and have always wanted to play around with bass.
I have found a brand new squire affinity p bass , brand new, for 125.00
is this a good choice? does it have the right number of frets? Is it something that I will get tired of quickly or something that will be around for years.
Thanks

 

[CRich0205]

Yes it's a fine bass to start on. Some of those squire basses are really good basses. Plus if you fall ou of love with it you won't be out a ton of money either. Good luck.

 

[Mitchinboxer]

Unfortunately, the squier affinity line has a quite poor standard of quality over all. I recommend looking through the squier vintage modified line for your starter, those are still affordable, but they will really last you years.

 

[godofthunder59]

For someone of your skill level I would aim a little higher than the Affinity line. The Vintage modified and the Classic Vibe Squires are great bang for the buck basses. I just bought a VM Precision that is just killer no matter what I paid for it.

 

[Bass Fund]

I'd look for a used Peavey Foundation or T40-T20. They sell for around $250-$300.