I'm new to this forum, so please forgive me if this question has been covered before. I've been playing guitar on and off for many years, and I've got the urge to learn bass. I'm looking at an Ibanez TMB 100 as a starting point. The reviews on it seem very positive. Does anyone have any thoughts on this ? I'm open to suggestions. I am on a tight budget however, so an American Jazz bass is not an option ! (Sadly)
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Need advice !
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mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
What’s your budget? Knowing would help us give you more options. For example some of the Squier basses are very good bang for the buck instruments. Especially the Vintage Modified series.
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
Thank you ! I was hoping to stay around the $200-$250 mark. My guitars are mostly Ibanez, so that's why I'm looking in that direction.
I would look for a used Squier Vintage Modified jazz. Might be able to find one but it would be at the high end of your budget.
Used MIM jazz would also be at the top end as well.
Used MIM jazz would also be at the top end as well.
LOL. Quite sure, and no relation!
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I started switching off on bass in the band I was in around 2009 after 20 or so years playing lead guitar. And when I decided to buy my own and start playing it regularly the best advice I got was to try the Ibanez SRs. They were an easy transition from guitar due to weight, neck, etc.
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