My 10 year old said those 4 magic words..... I wanna play bass!!

Very cool! Is your 10 year old going to be able to play the 34" scale though? I'm thinking that depending on how old my child is if he or she asks to learn bass I would probably get them a short scale.

Edit: nevermind, I totally didn't see that you said it was a 32" inch scale in your original post.

 

It is a 32 & perfect for him. I played a Fender Jazz near his age & it felt like a tree but I liked it.

 

Oh, I didn't realize this bass was only 32" inches. Sounds like it is perfect!

 

Are you sure that your 10 YO isn't a TBer?? I hope you didn't spoil the surprise!

p.s. My kids are both musicians and it's something I'm very proud of

 

Yup, I would agree. Another bass that comes to mind is a short scale SX Jazz, but this bass you bought I'm sure is better than that.

 

No kids atm but I can only imagine how excited I'll be if I heard that in the future.

One more reason to keep in the backpocket for buying more gear, "But Babe, it's gonna be name here's later on."

 

lol gotta be a great thing that you're kid asked you that. I'm sure he'll get a great bass instructor.

 

Both of my boys play. One is 10 and the other turns 12 in a few days. The 10 yr old has a little interest (took some lessons and plays once every week or two). He uses a Yamaha Motion Bass. 32 inch scale, very light, killer tone (has active EMG's), killer MIJ build quality and it works great for him (when he plays). I would recmommend a Yamaha Motion for any kid starting out. It's really the perfect electric for kids (and many adults love them too).

The older one (12) is much more serious. He started playing string bass (upright) @ 10 and started with his elementary school orchestra. He caught on VERY fast and they ask him to also be in the school band (the only kid to play in both the orchestra and band in the whole school).

He then got accepted to a performing arts magnet middle school and plays DB for them. I bought him a nice Englehardt DB that had the works done to it (planed fingerboard, high-end pickup, new nut, etc, etc,). He also plays electric bass, drums and guitar.

It's soooo fun having kids that are interested in music. Both og my sons have "band practice" at my house (I have guitars, amps, basses, drums, PA, etc) with their rock bands. My house is the "cool" house for them and their friends to hang at because of this. Lovin it! Enjoy!!!!!

 

Congratulations MAN.....that axe sure looks like an excelent begginer´s choice, personally i would be thrilled if my kid (i don´t have any yet) says those magic words....but if he says that he wants to play Drums, i think my heart would explode of joy....just imagine...Father and Son locking into some killer grooves....MUSICAL BLISS.

 

they are going to love it!

its a good starter bass...nicer than my first one

 

I say ya did good, mate!

 

You're the best dad ever!

 

Hey, I have one of those bases, only in LPB though. The preamps are supposed to be really nice in there too
EDIT, looked at the pic better, mine has a 2 band pre, not a VVT set up. Oops!

 

Amazing first bass. I am sure he will enjoy it.

 

My 4-year old mentioned that he wants to play drums. Maybe we need to get them together in a few years.

 

i think that bass will be a christmas present that he will cherish for a long time

 

If my dad bought me that Hamm model...yeah. Haha.
Great choice!

You are so lucky. Haha.