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I would like opinions on my gear. Good for a beginner

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bluesy_92

Aug 25, 2008
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#1
As far as basses, I have a Squier Vintage Modified Series Precision Bass, with Duncan pickups. Probably the best P-Bass Squier makes.

I also have a BC Rich Warlock bass, with BC Rich pickups.

Both are in mint condition, with split-coil pickups, 1 volume, and 1 tone.

As far as my amp, I own a 25 watt Dean Markley. Gets a good growl.

I also own Straploks on both basses, Fender noiseless instrument cables, Dunlop 1mm nylon picks, a Korg tuner, and, just for the tuner, a 6" patch cable.

Summed up:
-P-Bass
-BC Rich Warlock
-Dean Markley amp
-Fender cables
-Various other items.

I have only been playing about a month, and a friend gave me most of his gear, and his BC Rich, so I would play in his band. He also sold me the P-Bass for an amazing price.

I paid 115 for the bass, and 40 for the amp, used from a music store. My dad got a discount on it as a frequent customer.

So, all in all, the entire rig cost me 155 dollars.
 
#5
bluesy_92 said:
I already know I need a bigger amp.

I was thinking a Behringer combo amp, maybe 40 watt or bigger. Hopefully it gets the deep, metal/classic rock growl I'm going for.

Any suggestions?
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When I started out I had a 15 watt combo which served me well for a few years. Then I wanted something louder, and more flexible, so I got an Ashdown 30 watt combo, which lasted about a year or two until I pulled out the big guns and got THIS monster;

Ampeg SVT-3PRO + SVT410HLF :cool: :bassist:

(I need to take better pictures of this baby, I know. I just snapped these quickly within an hour of it arriving, so I could come on here and show off. :D)

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I think a 40 watt would be a good step up. IMO, a big rig should be bought after at LEAST one or two years of playing, then you know that you're serious about bass, and it won't be wasted money.

EDIT: By the way I have played through various Behringer ULTRABASS amps. Man they sound huge, great tone too. I don't think I'd buy it with the intention of keeping it for a prolonged period of time. But if it's just a step up amp I think it will do well. Behringer isn't exactly known to "last a lifetime".
 
#6
You should stick with what you have until you're ready to play in a band. Alot more practice before that. Plus, what you have is plenty good stuff, espcially the basses And, when you do step up to a bigger amp, the one you mentioned wouldn't be significantly better than what you have. Start saving now, and you'll be there in no time.
 
#7
I agree that you have a pretty good set up for a beginner.

You will definitly want something with more power in the amp department, once you start playing in a band.

Keep your eyes open for a decent 100-200 watt combo. That would be a nice step up, or you could go for the gusto, and look into some kind of head cab combo as wel.

I know plenty of people that gig regularly with Squiers, so your good to go on the bass end of things.
 
#8
savit260 said:
I agree that you have a pretty good set up for a beginner.

You will definitly want something with more power in the amp department, once you start playing in a band.

Keep your eyes open for a decent 100-200 watt combo. That would be a nice step up, or you could go for the gusto, and look into some kind of head cab combo as wel.

I know plenty of people that gig regularly with Squiers, so your good to go on the bass end of things.
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#1 on this advice. You will need to get into the 100 -200 watt range once you get into a band. Save your money and think used when you do get ready to buy. The fine folks here at TB will have your back when you do make the step up.
 
#9
I'm still a fairly new player, but so far I'm staying with it and practicing most days. What I do is reward myself with a new gadget every few months as long as I'm still practicing and interested in learning and getting better. I've been overdue for something new, so I bought a used amp and 15" cab from my instructor and then added the 2x10 cab to go with it.
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The head pushes 300W into 4 ohms and 475 into 2 ohms; I think I have the volume part covered for the forseeable future. :D
 

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