Help please!!!

[60bass]

It's doubtful you will find an inexpensive beginner bass that will play great right out of the box. They will almost always need some work. I highly suggest you watch some videos on bass guitar setup and adjusting prior to ordering you next bass. It's actually fairly simple to do a neck adjustment, string height, and intonation on a bass. It ain't rocket science. Take a look on YouTube on "Daves World Of Fun Stuff" He covers bass setups on almost every video. Plus this video tells you and shows you exactly what to do and how to do a setup. Trust me YOU can do it.

OH and BTW there's nothing wrong with a Squier Affinity series that a little set-up magic wont cure. I've got three of them and after a setup they all are gig ready.

 

[Maloy Poor]

It's doubtful you will find an inexpensive beginner bass that will play great right out of the box. They will almost always need some work. I highly suggest you watch some videos on bass guitar setup and adjusting prior to ordering you next bass. It's actually fairly simple to do a neck adjustment, string height, and intonation on a bass. It ain't rocket science. Take a look on YouTube on "Daves World Of Fun Stuff" He covers bass setups on almost every video. Plus this video tells you and shows you exactly what to do and how to do a setup. Trust me YOU can do it.

I'm going to learn how. Order a kit that has all I need. Maybe get me some of that 120 dollars. LOL except I live over a hundred miles from any big towns

 

[Bass V]

out of your list I'd chance the Jackson but maybe the better route for your situation since you seem ok with a P bass is the bargain King which can likely be delivered free - Samick Silvertone LB11
Silvertone LB11 bass - بحث Google
you might find one used for $100 like I did, but it's vintage quality, feel, and tone for peanuts

 

[Maloy Poor]

out of your list I'd chance the Jackson but maybe the better route for your situation since you seem ok with a P bass is the bargain King which can likely be delivered free - Samick Silvertone LB11
Silvertone LB11 bass - بحث Google
you might find one used for $100 like I did, but it's vintage quality, feel, and tone for peanuts

Thanks I will check them out

 

[Bass V]

Thanks I will check them out

the reviews are all glowing but finding decent videos is hopeless. have fun!

 

[60bass]

I'm going to learn how. Order a kit that has all I need. Maybe get me some of that 120 dollars. LOL except I live over a hundred miles from any big towns

When you're 100 miles from civilization, AMAZON is your friend. They will have everything you need. Plus everyone here will help you if you need it. Even walk you through it. Good luck and remember it ain't rocket science and YOU CAN DO IT!

 

[lark_z]

You might consider looking through the Classifieds on TB. You should have a much better chance of getting something that's already set up well and also is likely being sold by someone that knows enough to help you.

 

[Maloy Poor]

You might consider looking through the Classifieds on TB. You should have a much better chance of getting something that's already set up well and also is likely being sold by someone that knows enough to help you.

Good ideal. Never thought of that

 

[BarfanyShart]

I'm going to say that paying for a setup is a must for your first bass. You can watch YouTube videos and basically learn how to adjust and intonate your instrument going forward - but in order to have a baseline of knowing what a well-functioning instrument feels and sounds like, you need a guy to do a first setup. IMHO.

I recommend ordering from Sweetwater (any of the basses you are looking at seem prettt good) and paying for their pro setup. It's cheap, usually an okay job, no hassle, and if they mess it up they'll totally do everything possible to make you happy.

 

[g-dude]

I'm going to say that paying for a setup is a must for your first bass. You can watch YouTube videos and basically learn how to adjust and intonate your instrument going forward - but in order to have a baseline of knowing what a well-functioning instrument feels and sounds like, you need a guy to do a first setup. IMHO.

I recommend ordering from Sweetwater (any of the basses you are looking at seem prettt good) and paying for their pro setup. It's cheap, usually an okay job, no hassle, and if they mess it up they'll totally do everything possible to make you happy.

It’s hard to go wrong with Sweetwater - especially if your local music shop is so far away that “local” only means it’s within the same time zone.

Elderly Instruments is also a reputable outfit.

 

[mikecd1]

Peavey Fury bass - made in the USA its got the precision bass pickup and a jazz bass neck width (1.5). They are built very well and this one would run you 325. It WILL likely need some setup though and with such a well built bass you would likely be able to learn how to do it yourself. Check the classifieds here, ebay and reverb. They are out there. Here's a pic of that one on ebay right now. I'm sure there's others, possibly cheaper, but this is a solid usa made bass. Good luck!

 

[nilorius]

Check out Ibanez models.

 

[jd56hawk]

Nice looking guitar. I like it!!!

Very versatile, too.
Some places are already asking $750 for them.
Not sure why anyone would spend $150 more when you see one for $599 on the same page, but...

 

[foolforthecity]

When you're 100 miles from civilization, AMAZON is your friend. They will have everything you need. Plus everyone here will help you if you need it. Even walk you through it. Good luck and remember it ain't rocket science and YOU CAN DO IT!

When you’re 100 miles from civilization, you’re in Victoria, Texas. Share the gas expense with one or more buddies and make a fun and productive day of it on the road

 

[Maloy Poor]

When you’re 100 miles from civilization, you’re in Victoria, Texas. Share the gas expense with one or more buddies and make a fun and productive day of it on the road

I have no buddies here. LOL just got electric 5 years ago.

 

[foolforthecity]

I have no buddies here. LOL just got electric 5 years ago.

So YOU live in Victoria too? LOL

 

[Maloy Poor]

So YOU live in Victoria too? LOL

No l live in the black hills in Wyoming. I think their is 3 or 4 others that live around here. Just never met any of them
Me and the old woman stay to our selfs

 

[CallMeAl]

Thanks everyone! Now last question (maybe). Which has the deeper tones? Percision or jazz?
Humbuckers or percision pickups???

If you are lost on pickups, I think P bass is the way to go on a first bass. I may be biased cause that’s my preference! But, it’s one of the most widely used Basses for a reason. It works in so many styles. Also the simple electronics is less prone to distraction and forces you to work on technique.

but, at the end of the day, so much can be achieved with EQ and technique, and you can play just about any music on just about any bass. So follow your heart. Look at what your favorite bass players use.

I'm going to learn how. Order a kit that has all I need. Maybe get me some of that 120 dollars. LOL except I live over a hundred miles from any big towns

Can’t believe I forgot to mention setup, lol! Ideally it’s nice to watch a pro do it the first time, you know it’s done well (hopefully) and you just have to maintain. But sounds like that might not be in the cards for you... +1 to the John Carothers video linked above. I found that very useful when starting, it’s nice to watch him go through the steps, and John knows his stuff. I also refer to the Fender guide often.

I’ve never bern impressed with the pre- packaged tool kits; they’re either missing stuff and/or have stuff you don’t need. so I just built my own, Here’s my essential kit:

-Capo
-various screwdrivers, hex keys (most likely metric for Asian instruments)
-automotive feeler gauges and string action ruler
-plug in tuner (preferable to a clip on for checking intonation)

The files are for fret ends, but that’s more intermediate level. great skill to have, But it’s a little tricky and I practiced on a cheap/ second bass to start. But good to have on the horizon though...

good luck!

 

[Maloy Poor]

If you are lost on pickups, I think P bass is the way to go on a first bass. I may be biased cause that’s my preference! But, it’s one of the most widely used Basses for a reason. It works in so many styles. Also the simple electronics is less prone to distraction and forces you to work on technique.

but, at the end of the day, so much can be achieved with EQ and technique, and you can play just about any music on just about any bass. So follow your heart. Look at what your favorite bass players use.


Can’t believe I forgot to mention setup, lol! Ideally it’s nice to watch a pro do it the first time, you know it’s done well (hopefully) and you just have to maintain. But sounds like that might not be in the cards for you... +1 to the John Carothers video linked above. I found that very useful when starting, it’s nice to watch him go through the steps, and John knows his stuff. I also refer to the Fender guide often.

I’ve never bern impressed with the pre- packaged tool kits; they’re either missing stuff and/or have stuff you don’t need. so I just built my own, Here’s my essential kit:
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-Capo
-various screwdrivers, hex keys (most likely metric for Asian instruments)
-automotive feeler gauges and string action ruler
-plug in tuner (preferable to a clip on for checking intonation)

The files are for fret ends, but that’s more intermediate level. great skill to have, But it’s a little tricky and I practiced on a cheap/ second bass to start. But good to have on the horizon though...

good luck!

That looks like the kit I ordered. Next I'll watch you tube

 

[CallMeAl]

That looks like the kit I ordered. Next I'll watch you tube

Mind sharing a link to the kit? Be nice to have to refer others to it.