Just bought my first bass

[Hackman61]

Hey everyone,
I just bought my first bass today. CV 60's P-Bass in Fiesta Red. Screaming deal off ebay for $162,used, but looks like it's in great shape, almost brand new. I currently play a CV 50's tele. I'm going to have to learn all over again, but the bass just sounds so good I had to go for it. Any helpful nuggets of wisdom from you folks would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[samurai1993]

Put some flats on it, and don't forget the tort pickguard...







... Just kiddin'

2 things: play, play and play, and when playing with people FOR GOD'S SAKE do it at a pleasant volume. Your ears will thank you.

 

[FrednBass]

No pics no bass.

 

[thatbasskid597]

Welcome to the community! Congrats on your first bass too! Just practice as much as you can, and be patient with your playing. Remember to have fun with it. Best of luck!

 

[Ubersheist]

Quit now. Get a hobby that'll actually pay money, like investing in the stock market. At least if you took up wood carving, you could sell your creations on eBay for more then you paid instead of 1/2 to 1/3 less for used bass guitar gear.

Seriously, remember that the bass is as much of a rhythm/percussive instrument as it is melodic. There's a reason they always lumped the drummer and the bass together as the "rhythm section" of a band back in the olden days...

 

[Bassamatic]

That is great - I love that color. Take some lessons for the basics and have a great time. Remember to link with the bass drum and underplay rather than over play.

 

[Roger Ford]

Have you received it yet?

 

[wilfred]

Great first bass man congratulations

 

[R&B]

Welcome to a fellow noob...who, unlike me, already knows his way around the fretboard. Nice first bass BTW and such a deal. Pics please!

Lurk, read, learn, ask--there is a ton of wisdom on TB. And play the heck out of that Fiesta Red thumper.

IMHO, the Hal Leonard Bass Method will get you started while you find the right instructor. Practice makes perfect. Boogie on!

SL

 

[Hackman61]

No pics no bass.

Just won it tonight so pics will have to wait until it arrives at my door. Now I get to shop for a bass amp. I didn't expect to win this thing, but I'm glad I did. I love my CV Tele and will have to look around for some good Bass basics. I love learning new stuff.

 

[LoTone]

I wish I had a nice bass like that when I started...

Nice score, welcome to our shared addiction...

-- LoTone

 

[starmann]

Congrats...

Enjoy, and DO put flatwounds on. But only if you want that Old Scool, Classic sound.

 

[Flabass]

Just won it tonight so pics will have to wait until it arrives at my door. Now I get to shop for a bass amp. I didn't expect to win this thing, but I'm glad I did. I love my CV Tele and will have to look around for some good Bass basics. I love learning new stuff.

Lots of free lessons on youtube.

 

[BWileyTally]

Play as often as possible. Learn songs by ear, and play with as many other musicians as possible. Never be afraid to ask for help.

 

[hrodbert696]

Welcome to TB, Hackman! Congrats on the CV - lots of love for them around here.

 

[iriegnome]

Um... Pic's please... Welcome to TB!

 

[Hackman61]

Um... Pic's please... Welcome to TB!

Thanks fellas..my Fiesta is in transit and should be here by Monday I hope. I will post pics when it arrives. I'm pretty excited about it and can't stop reading and researching. I've played guitar for the past 3 years but this is like starting all over. I picked up an Ampeg BA-108 for practicing and a new leather 3" strap. Just waiting for the NBD!

 

[sixesandsevens]

Congratulations!

As a fellow guitarist learning bass, remember that all the musicianship skills (rhythm, relative pitch, etc.), fretboard knowledge, and taste transfer over enough to give you a nice leg up.

I need to get out and try one of these CV P basses ...

 

[MarkoYYZ]

Congrats!

Since you're also now shopping for an amp - the most valuable tip you need is that a bass amp needs 3-5 times the wattage of a guitar amp to keep up with a band. 100W minimum for modest garage type practice and 200-400W for bar gigs (or just practice in a band with a Marshall stack guitard and Bonham wannabe drummer).

 

[JacobWhaler]

Congrats!Link Removed