What cheap bass to get?

[ERIC31]

Looks pretty good to me, and wow... under $200. Do I have to drive to Harrisburg to pick it up? I'll let it go , someday...

$161 shipped to your door.

 

[lfmn16]

Try them all and pick the one you like the best.

 

[pappabass]

Some stuff on ebay sold, picking up the fender tomorow

good choice

 

[rtslinger]

SX

 

[Old Garage-Bander]

I've got a Squire VM Modified Jag Special. It's a really nice bass. Especially with a set of LaBella Copper White Nylons on it. Highly recommended.

+1 on the Squier. I've got the shortie Jag version and really like it.

 

[fhm555]

It looks like there is an Ibanez SR500 for $200 near me
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Yeppers, the local CL around here is packed to the rafters with basses in the $75 to $300 range. If i was new to electric bass and trying to avoid an expensive mistake, i'd be working CL to play as many different basses as i could in my price range. You don't need an amp to decide how it feels in your hands, and it's a good opportunity to learn just how many different kinds of necks and body configurations exist and which combination works best for you.

 

[McFarlin]

And being a cellist, if you want to keep it tuned to 5ths for comfort, buy some D'Addario nickels as singles (mentioned the D'Addario because they provide a tension chart and are available as singles online).
You can tune D-A-E-B with fairly balanced tension using gauges .110 - .075 - .050 - .035.
I'm mostly kidding, but it is fun to have an extra bass tuned to 5ths.

 

[spwath]

And being a cellist, if you want to keep it tuned to 5ths for comfort, buy some D'Addario nickels as singles (mentioned the D'Addario because they provide a tension chart and are available as singles online).
You can tune D-A-E-B with fairly balanced tension using gauges .110 - .075 - .050 - .035.
I'm mostly kidding, but it is fun to have an extra bass tuned to 5ths.

Wait can you actually do that? That would be cool.
Would prefer a C-G-D-A or G-D-A-E but still

 

[1954bassman]

Im thinking about getting a bass. IDK what to get.
This is what I found.
This I can get for $150
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This I can get for $150
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And this I can get for $180
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Not sure whats best. Just looking to get into electric bass, I play cello now, so shouldent be too hard.
Will be using a cabinet I have on hand with a JBL 2226h and a yamaha pa amp/mixer.

Thoughts?

I would offer $165 for the Squire. GC has a bunch used around that price and you get a 45 day return policy

 

[ThudThudThud]

www.rondomusic.com

SX Ursa bass. P, P/J or J bass style. Best bang for the buck out there for $150.
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You are not helping my GAS.
I really want one of those.

Now, where can I get a Sadowsky decal....
[Runs/Hides/Giggles]

 

[spwath]

I would offer $165 for the Squire. GC has a bunch used around that price and you get a 45 day return policy

I offered 150 and am getting it today. Its new

 

[bak]

Wait can you actually do that? That would be cool.
Would prefer a C-G-D-A or G-D-A-E but still

yes you can tune it that way, If I had to tune it CGDA I'd go:

C: .125
G: .95
D: .70
A: .45

 

[spwath]

yes you can tune it that way, If I had to tune it CGDA I'd go:

C: .125
G: .95
D: .70
A: .45

Hmm. I might try that, then It will be just like cello basically.

 

[spwath]

yes you can tune it that way, If I had to tune it CGDA I'd go:

C: .125
G: .95
D: .70
A: .45

Any suggestions on where to get thoes strings in thoes gauges?

 

[Bob T]

I offered 150 and am getting it today. Its new

You'll be happy with the Squier, you really do get a lot for your money. I have an Affinity Jazz and P/J and am very happy with them.

 

[bak]

Any suggestions on where to get thoes strings in thoes gauges?

I'm not sure if the gauges are correct, you should ask to someone who's more expert than me. Still, if you're from Europe like me you might wanna take a look at thomann, I buy almost all I need from there, they also sell single strings and sets that are made for drop tunings

 

[1954bassman]

Bass Strings Online.

 

[McFarlin]

I based the .110 thing on the idea that you wouldn't want to alter your nut. The CGDA thing would require a bit of filing to accommodate the larger string gauges, which any competent tech should be able to do for you (should be cheaper than buying your own file set).
Later, if you decide fourths is better for you in a band, just string it up BEAD. For years I have planned to do this with one or more of my four strings since I know so many micro-synth-loving guitarists and keyboard players with low-traveling left hands.

 

[spwath]

I'm not sure if the gauges are correct, you should ask to someone who's more expert than me. Still, if you're from Europe like me you might wanna take a look at thomann, I buy almost all I need from there, they also sell single strings and sets that are made for drop tunings

Nah, im in US.

Bass Strings Online.

Ill check that out. Any tips on how to find specific gauges? Cant seem to find the filters/such.
EDIT: NVM, got it

I based the .110 thing on the idea that you wouldn't want to alter your nut. The CGDA thing would require a bit of filing to accommodate the larger string gauges, which any competent tech should be able to do for you (should be cheaper than buying your own file set).
Later, if you decide fourths is better for you in a band, just string it up BEAD. For years I have planned to do this with one or more of my four strings since I know so many micro-synth-loving guitarist and keyboard players with low-traveling left hands.

OK, sounds good, thanks

 

[spwath]

I based the .110 thing on the idea that you wouldn't want to alter your nut. The CGDA thing would require a bit of filing to accommodate the larger string gauges, which any competent tech should be able to do for you (should be cheaper than buying your own file set).
Later, if you decide fourths is better for you in a band, just string it up BEAD. For years I have planned to do this with one or more of my four strings since I know so many micro-synth-loving guitarist and keyboard players with low-traveling left hands.

Do you think the gauges the other guy recomended are right for CGDA tuning?