Looking to get into playin bass and need a good place to start off buying wise. Could do with some help of a good bass to buy that isnt too expensive.
Thanks. x. Carlitos. x.
Thanks. x. Carlitos. x.
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- Thread starter Carlitos Tevez
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all they need is new stings and a set up. For amps google "acoustic bass amps"
Not for acoustic basses, just the brand name
all they need is new stings and a set up. For amps google "acoustic bass amps"
Not for acoustic basses, just the brand name
I don't recommend buying anything sight unseen unless you have to. Go to your local GC or other large corporate owned music store and put your hands on anything you can reach. Find what catches your eye and feels good in your hands. If it doesn't feel comfortable, play well, you won't be motivated to practice. Once you have narrowed down your options, you can always shop online then if you so choose. Just MLO
+1 on the advice. If you have a $350 budget then I would get a $200 bass (Squire maybe) and then see what they have in the used practice amp dept. For me and most players the bass is more important than the amp. . Stuff is traded in all the time and GC might be overloaded and might have to move out the amps. You'll get the best buy at a large corporate store. ..... . . Have fun.......
What DarkArwen said.
I actually nearly got a Squier pack which is fine for most beginners but, too put it nicely I doubt if indeed I got that Squier pack I'd still be playing bass 3 years later.
Just make sure you get a bass that is affordable yet makes you feel like a rockstar playing it. Because believe me it helps to like what you play.
I also suggest sticking too 4 strings for right now unless you plan on doing some Black, Doom, or Death Metal stuff. Also buy a few picks you might like them.
I actually nearly got a Squier pack which is fine for most beginners but, too put it nicely I doubt if indeed I got that Squier pack I'd still be playing bass 3 years later.
Just make sure you get a bass that is affordable yet makes you feel like a rockstar playing it. Because believe me it helps to like what you play.
I also suggest sticking too 4 strings for right now unless you plan on doing some Black, Doom, or Death Metal stuff. Also buy a few picks you might like them.
The FS/FT forum here at TB has some great deals on used gear; though you would be buying sight unseen/untouched. I bought my first bass and amp here at TB and am very happy with the results. Common sense rules apply...i.e. whatever rules/alarms/standards you use when online shopping apply.
Would this be your first instrument? Do you play guitar as well?
Would this be your first instrument? Do you play guitar as well?
