I need help with the right gear.

[bagboy16]

I need help in finding a good Bass. I have been playing for 2 years on a Ibanez Starter Bass and the Ibanez bass it comes with.
Okay me and my friends are starting a band. They have their gear:
-Our Lead and Rhythm guitarist have A Les Paul with Seymour Duncan SH-4/Jazz/ or Bugera 333XL.
Our Rhythm guitaris will also have a Semi Hallow but he hasn't decided what one.
-Our Drummer has DDrum
-And I am planing on getting a Fender Aerodyne.
The main thing I need to know is what is the best gear; such as pick ups, tuners, strings, neck,and the bridge.
Just give me your best opinions on what gear I should get.
I also would ask for your opinions on the amp I should get.
Send me links for good gear please and thank you.

 

[savit260]

Better save your pennies for an amp with a fair amount of power, if you're playing up against 120 watts of tube amped fueld , guitar player.

 

[R-o-D-]

Yea, savit260 is right... your should "saveit" (your cash that is) for an amp at this point...
You'll need to pump out a good 500 watts if your guitar players are gonna turn past half volume... but I'd say 200 will get you by /w a drum kit, atleast. I suggest your head over to a music shop and have a look -- everyones ears are different.