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Should i get a cheaper second bass or an expensive one?
- Thread starter Awesomeman0524
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Well, yeah... We all know how easy it is to get sucked into wasting money on gear we don't need. SO much easier than woodshedding!
- Jul 7, 2010
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I would say just go to store and try out ALL the basses, then base your case on feel, tones and playability(although this is the hard one if basses are not setup properly) and play them through the SAME AMP. See if you can tell which bass gives you the "I want to play this all day and night long" feeling.
Then you will get a good idea of what it is you want. Then if it is within price range then go for it, if not then save and wait.
BUT here is the thing to think of....are you playing through a cheap average sounding amp or a good quality amp?
I ask because no matter what bass you play, if you play it in a blah sounding amp, it will hinder your playing. If you have a decent bass now, then do a pro setup and get a good amp first....then you can have a quality sound.
Just my 1-1/2 cent.
Then you will get a good idea of what it is you want. Then if it is within price range then go for it, if not then save and wait.
BUT here is the thing to think of....are you playing through a cheap average sounding amp or a good quality amp?
I ask because no matter what bass you play, if you play it in a blah sounding amp, it will hinder your playing. If you have a decent bass now, then do a pro setup and get a good amp first....then you can have a quality sound.
Just my 1-1/2 cent.
Within 5 months of starting, I had four basses - including a Ricenbacker.
If your lessons are accounted for, just buy the best you can afford.
If your lessons are accounted for, just buy the best you can afford.
If your going to gig seriously, you need an alternate Bass on stage.
Most of the MIM Fender issues after 2010 are quite good. MIJ are generally considered to be even better.
I've played and owned many Shecters. They are generally built quite nicely, but I never found a tone I liked with Schecter or EMG active pickups.
I've played and owned many Shecters. They are generally built quite nicely, but I never found a tone I liked with Schecter or EMG active pickups.
I didn't notice what Bass you're learning on. What Bass do you have? What strings? What amp, what type of pickup(s)? You should know the answer to these questions, before you purchase a second Bass.
Always buy cheap basses. For one, you can get more, and more is always better. Second, cheap basses are just as good as expensive ones because reasons.
But how likely is that for a beginner? Not to mention the unlikeliness if you read the first post.
Noted. That's why it's premature for him to pull the trigger. Still waiting to hear what his Bass is that he's learning on.
what does 8 months have to do with anything?
and I have never needed a "back up" bass at a gig.
What I do like is to have distinct different sounds and different feels. Some days I just feel like my SR650 and others the LB70. Tweek the amp for whichever and I'm good to go.
I still only bring one to a gig. I do leave one at the practice space....nice not having to lug stuff back and forth all the time.
I am never one to buy "cheap" anything. You can get high quality at a low price in the used market. My LB70 was under $500 for a truly great bass.
There is nothing cheap about it beyond the price tag.
"cheaper", "expensive"...
You should spend much more time with your first bass and music, until you realize the "quality" of this question.
You should spend much more time with your first bass and music, until you realize the "quality" of this question.
What kind of amp are you using? I'm willing to bet that the money would be better spent on an amp.
The OP never mentioned what kind of "cheap" Bass he had, and nothing about any of his gear.
I am using a squier affinity p bass. I have a fender rumble 15 amp, which i am going to upgrade when i buy my new bass.
I say get an expensive one. In my case I have an ebmm stingray and a ric 4003 and 2 mim/mij fenders. The ray and the ric have stopped all gas for me. I find myself thinking is this better than what i got?... nope ok move on... skill level doesnt matter get what you like. I wish i had these basses when i was a kid.
