Taking up Bass
- Thread starter WarHead
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Lethe78
Expired candle
hey WarHead, i saw House of 1000 Corpses a few days ago and that same guy on your avatar was in it, but it was just put out in theaters, how did you get it before the movie?
If you're looking for decent quality at a cheap price would suggest you try to get your hands on one of those old Fernadez basses or check out Washburn. For more expensive basses, Yamaha and Spector.
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
I have one suggestion: Don't overlook a Peavey Foundation bass, especially with a maple neck. I have a beautiful white five-string Foundation I use for recording (I am a 6-string guitarist by trade) and my former bass player (a twelve year veteran player) offered me various trades and money for my bass, but I wouldn't give it up.
Bryant
Bryant
deathrattlesnake
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just like i tell every bassist just starting off. a very good choice will to get an ESP. if your budget is low get the LTD b-50. its a very good starting bass for a low price. and will last you alot longer than the ibanez will
NAD
What A Horrible Night To Have A Curse
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
I picked up my bass today and was trying to write a bass-line for an acoustic riff I had written and it made me think of this post. Everyone on this post is wrong including me. : ( One of the most wonderful things about guitars, be it electric, acoustic, bass or whatever, is that most are made of organic materials, namely wood. Even the mass-produced, lower quality instruments will play and sound a bit different than the one made before or after it. That's not to say that you shouldn't take the recommendations to heart, but even as a beginner, you should easily be able to tell a difference between instruments. Pick one that feels comfortable strapped on you and has a tone you like.
Bryant
Bryant
I use the same bass that you tried warhead....It's my workhorse. Inbetween practices I use it the most when I'm to timid to take out my spector. It's great at what it does for the price. If you like it I would get it and I'll testify to how good it is until I'm blue in the face. 
Best of luck........
-Anthony
Best of luck........
-Anthony
JesusChristPose
Logic Dictates
After fiddling with a bass at a music store, like you did, I decided to start playing the bass (less than a month ago.) I purchased an acoustic/electric bass by JBP.
The first song I learned was Money by Pink Floyd.
I am currently learning how to play Bouree by Jethro Tull and Pigs (3 Different Ones) by Pink Floyd.
My new all electric Washburn is due to arrive today - OH YEAH!
The first song I learned was Money by Pink Floyd.
I am currently learning how to play Bouree by Jethro Tull and Pigs (3 Different Ones) by Pink Floyd.
My new all electric Washburn is due to arrive today - OH YEAH!
genocide roach
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for a nice beginer bass id check out ESP. they are of good quality at a decent price. if you are really strapped for cash, check out yamaha.
if and when you get really into bass, check out WARWICK (drools over a dolhpin pro I 5 string)
i love my BC Rich NJ series warlock as well. it is also a 5 string. i love it and would never give it up.well... maybe for that warwick dolhpin
~gR~
if and when you get really into bass, check out WARWICK (drools over a dolhpin pro I 5 string)
i love my BC Rich NJ series warlock as well. it is also a 5 string. i love it and would never give it up.well... maybe for that warwick dolhpin
~gR~
ive been playing bass since about christmas, i found a good learner (only 4 string though) to be a Vintage Active 4 string, it cost just under £200 from the local guitar shop,
it duz all i need to learn..
it duz all i need to learn..
