Looking at this for my first bass (again) - Is this a good manufacturer?

I "had" a Steinberger (low-cost model) and after a few issues I got rid of it. They are cool basses but maybe you can get a good bass that will do you good and not have any issues. Many on this site like the Squire line of basses and for good reason. Today there is a lot you can get between $199 and $299 . Get to a Guitar Center if there is one near you and see what they have for you to look at. As far as space goes , a reg. bass does not take up much space and you can even get a set of practice headphones. Take your time and "do your research" before you get anything that might disappoint you. Best of luck .........................

 

No one is going to know anything about these. Go with the Squier, if it plays well. Safe bet.

 

If you can get it with a string adapter that goes on the end of neck. So that you can use regular strings. It might be ok as small bass for college dorm thing. Otherwise you will be rather limited on string choices. I highly advise agaisnt that. Cause diff mfg of the strings dont make them the same length. When I had a steiny doubleneck from MusicYo, only their brand fit. Other mfg strings would only fit for some of the strings. Of course I got the string adapters. But wether ones made for that bass exist I dunno. Never heard of the mfg.

 

From the info on their website I'd say they're a Chinese direct seller of mass produced budget line guitars and basses. I'd steer clear if I were you.

It may be an OK bass for $150 and may also be junk but IF you have a problem you have no warranty and you may find it difficult, expensive or nearly impossible to get parts. I have never seen any American musical instrument supplier handle this line.

For $180 new/shipped with a 10% off coupon you can get this bass from MF and you'll be a lot happier camper secure in the knowledge that it has a warranty and you can get parts if it ever needs repair. This Squier will also hold it's value far better than a Chinese off brand.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass...ed-jaguar-electric-bass-guitar-special/h71306

Good Luck.

 

The Ibanez micro bass for just $180 at MF would be good choice to for mini bass. Or the epiphone Ebo Bass for $199 if you likes its looks better.

 

Squier Jag shortscale comes in at 169.99$ and will take up a small amount of space-There are usually some coupons to get it down a bit cheaper-Or go to guitar center and tell them you will buy it if they throw in a gig bag, they will.

If you get to hand select it you should be able to find a good one.

 

Who else is thinking that for that price, it might be worth it just to rip out the headless bridge? Assuming its half decently built.

 

You can just buy bridges

Headless Bass Electric Guitar Bridge. Black, Brand New | eBay


Black Metal 4 String bass bridge Fit most headless bass | eBay

 

Jay turser--inexpensive, not so bad player, interchangeable compatible parts. I wouldn't go w the cheapo eBay one. You know who buys those? People who don't listen to advice from TB.
If you're going to go for a budget bass then-- Never mind. Buy whatever the hell you want.

 

Dude, chill out a little. Your asking people for their advice for your very first bass guitar. The bass players in here are trying help you with with excellent advice such as buy a known brand like Squire. The reason that your are not getting a direct answer about the manufacture's quality from more experieced bass players, is that most of us, if any, have never heard of "Sunsmile" bass guitars. That should send a bad message by itself. In my book, the name "Sunsmile" would be kind of a suspect name for a quality guitar, not to mention it kind of sounds little dorky. Do yourself a favor, listen to others and buy a proven brand bass.

 

+1 for picking up a bass from a known manufacturer.

 

Never heard of that brand so you really have no idea what is going to show up.
Also, I don't personally have a favorable opinion of the Steinberger/Hohner style bass. They feel funny and you can't really sit down with them. Also, they use double ball strings which are not common at all.

 

+1

So much bang for ypur buck with the SS Jag, I'll probably pick one up when I go to uni