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What is a good beginner bass?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by HostileApostle, Feb 16, 2002.


  1. Feb 16, 2002 #1
    HostileApostle

    HostileApostle

    Feb 16, 2002
    Allentown, PA
    I was wondering what a good bass to begin with was?

    Currently I have a hand-me-down bass with no serial number or name.

    I am talking in about the 350-500$ price range...

    I currently have a 160 watt Crate amp with a 15 inch speaker.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2002 #2
    Sedge

    Sedge

    Oct 9, 2000
    slightly left of the centre
    Fender Squier Jazz or Precision, whichever one feels better to you. Both are ideal for beginners, IMO.
     
  10. Feb 16, 2002 #3
    FearandLoathing

    FearandLoathing

    Apr 19, 2001
    Newport Beach CA
    Fender MIM Jazz bass, I love mine so much that I just bought a fretless version
     
  14. Feb 16, 2002 #4
    HostileApostle

    HostileApostle

    Feb 16, 2002
    Allentown, PA
    Oh yeah, forgot to say, I prefer a P-bass to a Jazz Bass for the type of music I am going to be playing.

    Thanks for the suggestions.
     
  18. Feb 16, 2002 #5
    feckn_eejit

    feckn_eejit

    Feb 2, 2002
    Vancouver, BC
    MIM J-Bass would be my choice, but if you're a P-Bass kind of guy, get the MIM Precision :)

    --jeff
     
  22. Feb 17, 2002 #6
    cassanova

    cassanova

    Sep 4, 2000
    Florida
    Fender MIM Jazz or P
    MTD
    Peavey Fury
    Ibanez SR400
    Spector

    Id avoid the squires, the construction and tone are sub-par compared to the mim's imo.

    theres also:
    Dean
    ESP
    Jackson
    Alverez


    but imo these dont sound near as good as the ones ive mentioned above.

    play as many different brands as you can (even ones not mentioned and let your ears and hands be your guide they wont steer you wrong.
     
  26. Feb 17, 2002 #7
    CrawlingEye

    CrawlingEye Member

    Mar 20, 2001
    Easton, Pennsylvania
    I'll sell you my Ibanez SR800LE for $350 (with the case and straplocks). It's in good condition, I live like 2 minutes from you, as well.

    It's a p/j.


    If not, check out Dave Phillips, they have decent prices on MIM Fenders.