I'm new here. I don't even own a bass yet. I want to get one and start playing though. Right now I play guitar. Do you guys have any advice for me as far as what bass or amp to buy or anything? I'm interested in metal bass solo type stuff like cliff burton.
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- Thread starter ryandowler05
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You said the "g" word... 
I never played a Peavey bass. But if they're basses are anything like their amps, I'd avoid them.
I have a Peavey millenium and I absolutely love it. If you have small hands and fingers the Peavey gives you better action on the neck than the other bass.
On the amp front: peavey microbass. Blows pretty much any other beginner amp I've tried away.
My first bass was a Squier P. Nice enough, but just good enough to start. Some people here don't like Squier because it's actually fender, but I've nothing against them. Can't expect great performance from a cheap bass.
My first bass was a Squier P. Nice enough, but just good enough to start. Some people here don't like Squier because it's actually fender, but I've nothing against them. Can't expect great performance from a cheap bass.
At this stage, the bass and amp aren't all that important. There are tons of inexpensive basses on the market and they all blow away anything we had to start out with in the 70's. Same with amps, too. 15 watts is way too underpowered for anything but bedroom playing, but if you don't plan on jamming with a band any time soon, it should be fine for now.
JDT said:
+1 on the microbass...I've had mine for years...they sound great at low volume...
I tried a Squier Jazz a few weeks back and thought it was more than OK...also, I really like the Yamaha RBX-170 (great bang for the buck).
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Bass-SX take your pick of a 4 or 5 string Jazz.
Amp-Peavey Microbass
On a highly related note-try doing a search for "beginner suggestions" in the amp and basses forums-watch for how many different items come up.
Take it easy-if you want some more input from me-hit me on AIM.
Amp-Peavey Microbass
On a highly related note-try doing a search for "beginner suggestions" in the amp and basses forums-watch for how many different items come up.
Take it easy-if you want some more input from me-hit me on AIM.
