Just ordered my first bass!

[Hambone70]

Lakland... nice! IMO, you can't beat Sweetwater, especially for customer service.

I tried Scott's Bass Lessons and, for me, it was a bit overwhelming and unstructured, although very comprehensive. I'm now using talkingbass.net, which I find more structured and organized. I learn better that way. They're both fantastic resources, though!

And welcome from a fellow Tucsonan! (Vail, actually...)

 

[Uncle Hanky]

I... well... I gotta say that I’m impressed with your choice for a first bass! You’ve clearly done some serious homework here. Welcome!!!

 

[Wfrance3]

play fearlessly

Let the people say Amen!

 

[orichtvuna]

Your first bass is a Lakland? You spoil yourself. Start out with a pawn shop junker like the rest of us so you have some cool mechanical failure stories to tell the kid next door when you retire from playing.

 

[juxlyu]

that's NICE !!
Congratulations my friend and have fun !!

 

[Element Zero]

Be sure and come back here often and post your original thoughts and feelings on everything bass so you can receive a barrage of replies telling you how you’ve done things wrong

 

[nilorius]

Though i don't like p-type, it looks cool, what color did you choose. The final thing will be it's sound, specialy for you.

 

[treiw]

Though i don't like p-type, it looks cool, what color did you choose. The final thing will be it's sound, specialy for you.

Skyline series is candy apple red which I love anyway.

 

[BOOG]

Great questions. I love funk/soul/R&B. I’m not sure where this takes me. I would love to play gigs one day of course. I’m an older beginner(49), and hearing is important, sure.
I bought a 50w amp the VOX BA50 and was looking at the GK MB112 as well
Any advice would be awesome

Welcome to the bass and the TB world !
You are definitely not alone at 49. I started back into music a few years ago, too. Congratulations on the Lakland. As far as amps go, you’re probably going to go through a few before figuring out what works for you and what you like most. As Johnny Long said, “You be you, Hootie! You a BEAST”.
I started with a combo but it didn’t take long before I needed something else because it crapped out for a warranty replacement. So, I shopped around for amps with other features and sound. I also concluded that I would never have another combo because if something goes wrong in that box you’re done. With head/cab separate you have the ability to swap components if one fails. Having more than one of anything is a good thing in case something fails or breaks. Also, all of the amp and bass companies out there are good so, get what you can afford and enjoy it. If you’re able to try other equipment and get it, good on ya. Ampeg is great gear and I’m guessing the most popular but there are a ton of other options that are just as good. Trust your ears.

 

[dan1952]

Welcome to the underworld! Nice bass to start, by the way...

 

[Drucifer]

Eventually would love a head/cab set up but watching $
Advice is welcome

Whatever you do, don't go over to the effects forum.

 

[Basshappi]

Whatever you do, don't go over to the effects forum.

Awww, we are very nice, we even have cookies!

Hey Treiw didn't notice you are in Tucson, there are almost enough of us now to form a club!

 

[Bassamatic]

That is a fantastic bass - great choice! I have almost bought one a few times - love the Lakland products. To compromise I put a nice J neck on my MIA P.

I play the same kind of music - using only my little MarkBass CMD121 12" combo. I can play any indoor gig with it and carry it out with all my stuff, it is so light and tiny. If you can find one used, snap it up - you won't be sorry.

 

[Fingerer]

I’m an older beginner(49), and hearing is important, sure.

I guess I missed that part. Getting old sucks. I'm also a late starter (47) and recently joined TB. I played guitar since high school and I kept up with it some during my 24 years in the Air Force. I decided to seriously get back into music after I retired, but the guitar didn't grab me like it used to and I found myself playing bass lines. So I bought a bass and the rig is always growing ... and I'm looking at other basses. It never ends. Lol!

When I played guitar, I only learned songs. Now I am learning theory. If you plan on going that route, I recommend "Music Theory For Bass Players" by Steve Gorenberg. I got my copy at Amazon and I'm learning so much! It includes audio tracks and video lessons. Plus there is a lot of good information here ... and conflict. Enjoy!