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new guy seeking advice on bass purchase!

#41
garrettowens said:
I mean, Im not stuck on black headstock (though it looks amazing!)
The Roger Waters you posted...no way I could get that, it'll have to be Squier, not fender.

My big thing, is not knowing which to get, if I should get the one split humbucker, or the singles or what

Like i said, most rock/punk rock, just not sure which pickup setup I should be targeting
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Then consider the Squier Matt Freeman model PBass. Black/black with a maple. You can always paint the headstock black if you like.
 
#42
I'm nowadays 100% sure that first listen to the opinions here avout various bass guitars, then go out and try them as the necks and pickup combinations are so many and something someone else likes might not be what you prefer.

Personally I would go with any alder-based P-Bass of any kind. Made in USA would be nice but you need to pay -- then again you could get a good used deal.
 
#44
ghostdog93 said:
I'm not trying to flame you, and I mean what follows as practical advice, but if you can't play that much, or that well, why are you so worried about tone? Most folks will tell you that the tone comes from your fingers, and I'd agree with that 110%. I'd also say that the best way to get the tone you want is to practice, and work on your technique, and not worry about what bass your favorite bass player plays. If you really want a particular sound, you can work on that down the road. Having Bryan Kienlen's bass isn't going to give you Bryan Kienlen's sound, especially if you can't play a lick.

Honestly - and again, this is just my opinion - I think you might be better served by getting an inexpensive P or a J, spending a few bucks on a decent setup and then learning to play for a few months. After you've got the basics down, and decided that you'll stick with it, you might have a better idea of what you really like or dislike in a bass, and more insight about your preferred tone.
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whoa whoa whoa youre saying by buying the same bass that another musician uses WONT automatically make me as good as them? :hiding:

I know what youre saying, and no real offense has been taken.
But I am a firm believer in getting the right tool for the right job, and if Im trying to play stuff similar to certain people it'd make more sense to start with some of the same equipment. I know there is more to it after that - strings, amp, amp settings etc etc, but at least it'd get me on the right path.

I do agree on the cheaper bass part, thats why I want Squire not Fender, especially considering the limited time I have to put into playing anyway.
But I do appreciate your post (your whole post, not just what i've left above)
I appreciate all of the helpful tips people have given in this thread
 
#46
MIM Fender Precision Special Deluxe. I've had one for 11 years, been playing 25+. Very pleased with it. Stock, except for the Badass bridge. Granted, she's my #2, but my #1 is a 1984 Precision Elite II. My Elite is in a league of her own. If I didn't have the Elite, she'd be my #1.
 
#47
ghostdog93 said:
There are also a few Epiphones worth mentioning, if you want to stray from the FMIC fold. Both the EB-3 and Thunderbird have their fans. I played an EB-3 a few months back and was really impressed with it. The Thunderbird doesn't fit all players, but if you can get your hands on one, you might want to try it out. Both of these don't exactly jump to mind when you talk about punk (except for Mike Watts' EB, perhaps) but they can certainly fit the rock portion of your quest. Also, both will get you a black headstock.

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Both of these are highly recommended if you are perversely fond of severe neck dive. Otherwise, not so much.
 
#50
PhiDeck said:
Both of these are highly recommended if you are perversely fond of severe neck dive. Otherwise, not so much.
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Neck dive, yes. Severe neck dive? Debatable. Neck dive that's bad enough to render the instrument useless? No.

Just like most other things in the bass world, it's subjective.

I suggested both the Epi Bird and the EB-3 because I've played both of them, and believe they're worth consideration. I was never a fan of the SG shape, but have been pretty impressed with the build quality and sound of the EB-3s I've played. The Thunderbird is not my cup of orange pekoe, as I have trouble reaching the full length of the neck, but that doesn't mean the OP won't like it. IMO, both basses have a place in the sub-$300 category if someone is looking for a bass in that price range. It doesn't mean they're the right ones for everyone, but it won't hurt to take a look.
 

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