Bodast Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Gonnae do a thread for bass like that guitar one, please =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Buy second hand... Squier P Bass or the every trustworthy Ibanez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've recommended Thomann.de several times now. Their 'Harley Benton' guitars are really amazingly good for the price. The Lorelei currently use one and it sounds more than adequate. Have a rake around here -HARLEY BENTON MB22-2T - U.K. International CyberstoreGreat service too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 there was a thread like this a wee while back and all of my useful comments can be found in there!http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/musicians-corner/40567-recommend-me-bass.html /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFB Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sell you my fender jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbassguy Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would recommend a P-bass of some sort...I've got 2 Squier P-basses, and in my opinion, Fenders are probably among the most reliable basses you can find. I've been learning on mine for years and they've never let me down. Also, as an added benefit to a beginner, they're not cluttered with hundreds of pots, active electronics or any other possibly-confusing hardware - just one pot each for volume and tone.Jazz basses are quite good too...I've got a Squier Jazz, but the neck's noticeably thinner than a P-bass', so they're good if your hands aren't too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 i think simplicity is definately the key in the early days. get the technique down and then go from there. solid technique can be enhanced by good sound - shit technique can't be hidden by good sound. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodast Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks guys (What about amps?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFB Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sell you my 60 watt laney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 when you're starting out, i'd say peavey all the way. solid state, solid build, solid performance. there are many better amps but for prices, durability and sound, you'll not go far wrong. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizens_X Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 For a Bass I'd check out Squiers Vintage modified series:up:Here's a link:Musician's Friend - Search Results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 anything here take your fancy ??http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/equipment/41315-bass-clearout.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbroken Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 either a squier p bass or i have heard that sound controls 'own' brand LEGACY absolutely own squier gear...and you get an amp and everything with it for like half the price...www.soundcontrol.co.ukx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 i'v got a washburn xb-100, was about 150 quid, not the best bass but its a bit smaller than the a p-bass. the neck is shorter than a regular bass i believe and was easier for me to learn on, being a guitar player anyhoo! got more of a modern look to it than the p-bass imo.amp wise i picked up an old 30w solid state Sound City combo from cash converters for 30quid, sounds quite good for the price!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodast Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Cheers for all the info, I played some Squiers and Yamahas in the shop and then ordered one of those vintage modified Squiers. (Upon asking people whether white guitars are naff, more people said yes than no, but I like it.) Should be arriving tomorrow Watch out Billy Sheehan _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizens_X Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Cheers for all the info, I played some Squiers and Yamahas in the shop and then ordered one of those vintage modified Squiers. (Upon asking people whether white guitars are naff, more people said yes than no, but I like it.) Should be arriving tomorrow Watch out Billy Sheehan _Be sure to let us know what You think of it:up: I'm thinking about getting the Squier modified series Jazz Bass because it's fretless and has that Jaco Pastorius vibe going for it.Which one are You getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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