What is a nice beginner bass?

[martyman5000]

My favorite bass when I go to the local store are Musicman or even the Peavey bass guitars...You can't try an SX in a store so I would ignore that idea.

 

[tylerwylie]

I really think any of the Sterlings by Music Man ( import ) would be great. Neck shapes are comfortable, and they play easy

I second this, the SB14 or the Ray35 if you want a 5.

 

[tylerwylie]

Also, not to toot my own horn, but I might have my Ray35 going up for sale too

 

[John Webb]

1. A bass you can afford
2.) A bass that feels good to you
3.) A bass that sounds good to you
4.) A bass that stays in tune and has good intonation
5.) A bass that you like