Who plays Elec. Bass?
 

Hey guys, the past few years, well like, 5, ive become very interested in playing a bass guitar. I was a trombone player in MS, HS, Jazz, Pep bands etc. for the school so im already familiar with the bass clef, and can read music. Ive seriously considered buying a nice bass guitar and finding somewhere/someone to take lessons from to learn the how-to's. So basically, im here for you guys to tell me what to look for in a guitar, amp, etc etc etc.

Thanks!

It's all about personal preference. What kind of music are you interested in playing?

You know the difference between a pizza and a bass player? A pizza can feed a family of 4. :w2:

idk lookin for country, reggae, blues, jazz, rock, basically a bit of everything minus rap and r&b

I'll ask a couple bass playas I know what's good to start out with. :pca1:

I know a lot of the bassists I've played with use Fender Jazz Basses. it all depends on how much you want to spend and whether or not you want to buy American. Personally I think that Fender makes the best all around basses. But Gibson doesn't make a bad bass either or you can go with a Rickenbacker bass, or a Hofner bass like Paul McCartney. I usually buy my stuff at Guitar Center because I like to play guitars before I buy them but I usually do my research at musiciansfriend.com they have great customer service and a great selection. Before I started researching diesels and how to modify them. I researched guitars and bass guitars constantly so if you find one and you want to ask about it feel free to PM me. Hope this helps. good luck:tu:

i started on a fender squire but i prefer the ibanez sg 4 string as far as amps i would go with peavy or ampeg
i now play a 5 string ibanez lovin every minute of it

Don't be afraid to check out used gear either. Used Fender Jazz or Precision Basses you can grab for half of what they'd be new but you still have a damn nice guitar. Around $400 used vs $800 new.

For the amp it depends on how serious you are about playing. If you are keen on playing with a full band you'll probably need around 200W-400W and for an amp that big it's worth spending a bit of dough to get something good...

ok well, for right now, i dont plan on playing with a band, as im new to this

Rickenbackers sound the best.

Get on Craigslist and pick up a Fender bass for about $100. Spend a few $$ on new strings, pick up a cheap amp and you are off. :tu:

I bought a Fender Jazz bass with an amp from a co-worker of mine that needed money for $125. It was a right handed bass (I'm left handed) and sound pretty good, but just even traded it for a Fender Squire left handed bass that sounds even better. :c:

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Hell, here's a few for referance:
bass guitar 4 string ibanez

Fender Squier Bass guitar and Amp

Yea, my sources say Fender of Ibanez. It just depends on how serious you think you're gonna be as to how much $ to fork over. If you're serious about it get a nice one, that way if you loose interest; you can sell it and get something back. If you're just farting around, buy a used or cheapy to dink around with.

my music genius buddy plays a fender, it's okay but I was checking out an ibanez at the music shop yesterday and man it seems to play a lot better. I'm in the same boat as you, but trebel. played alto sax grade school/highschool concert/pep band and now I'm into guitar. I can't read music, I'm not sure how important that is to you, but tabs are really more accurate to reproduce another artist's playing because it shows you where they play the notes.
As with most instruments, go to a shop and play everything and see what you like, smaller places usually make deals for you too since your wanting an amp as well. Of course, not knowing how to play, bring someone you know who does play bass with you. Have them show you how to play just a couple simple licks so you can hear how it sounds on the different guitars, and take their advice as well.
New years sales should be rolling around too, I might be picking up a bass at the local shop on the 1st. :rocking:

Clyde plays the 'lectric bass..........wooooooohoooooowooohoooooooooooo.

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Me and my Hot-rodded Fender P-Bass:tu:

i play a modulus 5-string. and like the SWR amps..but have played on about everything. it's all about feal, and tone if you like it buy it play it....:tu: :c:

x2. go play them and whatever sounds good to your ear is whats good for you.

hmmmm....only thing is guys, how can i go play em when i dont know a THING about em yet, other then the obvious!

That's kind of why I said go get a $100 Fender/amp, take it home and pound away. Either get online and find lessons or go to a music shop and take private lessons. Have fun now, if you like it, THEN go get a bad ass guitar and hammer away. :tu: Don't forget to make the old one into a wall orniment.

fly me out and I'll tell you what sounds and plays good. :c: I got a couple mad girls I need to get away from anyway. haha

u got money, come on over!