Need help on choosing a bass guitar

2009-07-06 10:11:13

#1

Jean_Peste_tu?: Yes I Do; +44|6612|Auteuil, Laval

I may have posted in the wrong section. Move if needed.
Tech or non tech (It's not that much related to computer)

However I'll have a few hundred $ to spend on a bass guitar and it's amplifier.
My two bros, one has a guitar and the other a drum.
I want to join in with a bass.
I want to buy a used one to start.
Let's say that my budget is under $500 CDN.
Preferably specs will follow budget unless what I say is crazy.
I like rock music and of course I have to take lessons.

OR if any good music instruments sites exist & if you can link'em for me, that would be good.
I'm in my early stage of looking for it, you'll find that I'm kind of noobish in that area.

Will only be back tomorrow since my home comp, again, is not wired and that i have to work in between posts.

2009-07-06 10:12:30

#2

ICCULUS: Free Sam, Ban Finray.; +418|5416|Athens, GA

not a musician, but id check out ebay

2009-07-06 10:17:00

#3

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6122|Carnoustie MASSIF

I play bass and guitar, I've got a fender squire p-bass and a peavey millenium bxp.

The Peavey's damn good value for money, but you'll always want a fender, they're so nice to play, look at a fender jazz bass, or p-bass.

2009-07-06 10:17:16

#4

OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|6642|Washington DC

ph1shman420 wrote:
not a musician, but id check out ebay

Absolutely not ... never buy a stringed instrument before playing it.

2009-07-06 10:19:18

#5

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5694|College Park, MD

Rob Trujillo from Metallica uses Fernandes basses

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2009-07-06 10:30:05

#6

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6122|Carnoustie MASSIF

I really want a Rickenbacker, those geetars are smexy.

https://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoast/images/rickenbacker/4003/4003b.jpg

2009-07-06 10:36:26

#7

Defiance: Member; +438|6663

Find a local music/guitar shop and talk to the folks there. Chances are you'll find someone obsessed with the things and can give you a recommendation; far better then the pathos and ethos that's popping up here.

2009-07-06 10:41:44

#8

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6521|Global Command

SirSchloppy wrote:
I really want a Rickenbacker, those geetars are smexy.
http://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoast/i … /4003b.jpg

They are too heavy.

I say spend the bulk of your coin atm on the amp.

And for what it's worth I haven't played my ibanez once after I got my P bass.

Geddy Lee uses them too and that is the best endorsement there is.

2009-07-06 10:42:31

#9

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5991|Aberdeen, Scotland

OrangeHound wrote:
Absolutely not ... never buy a stringed instrument before playing it.

Qft.
I'd go check out your local music shops and try to find one you like the feel of.

Personally I prefer Ibanez...but those that I have were fairly pricey. I've never particularly liked the look or feel of Fender basses.

I picked up a cheap Yamaha bass not long ago to use for practises etc, quite a nice setup and very lightweight (unlike my fave bass which weighs a ton!), I tweaked the setup a bit and it looks + feels great, especially for the price....a good starter instrument I'd say.

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Rob Trujillo from Metallica uses Fernandes basses

Oh, don't be a muppet and just copy famous bands, lol

2009-07-06 10:44:44

#10

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5694|College Park, MD

MrAnderson wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Rob Trujillo from Metallica uses Fernandes basses
Oh, don't be a muppet and just copy famous bands, lol

I'm just saying. He's a good bassist, and there's obviously a reason he uses one kind of bass over another.

2009-07-06 10:49:56

#11

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5991|Aberdeen, Scotland

Thing is, everyone's tastes are different...there are so many different musicians, playing so many different instruments; you need to find what works for you, not someone else

2009-07-06 10:54:42

#12

El Beardo: steel woolly mammoth; +150|5712|Gulf Coast

Buy something used and cheap from your local store. It won't matter too much what it is but Fender makes a squier version of their more expensive basses that are really nice for the money. If you find a bass or amp you are unsure of shoot me a PM, I'd be glad to help if I can.

@ATG Geddy plays a J bass not a P....I thought you were a fan

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2009-07-06 11:37:13

#13

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5694|College Park, MD

MrAnderson wrote:
Thing is, everyone's tastes are different...there are so many different musicians, playing so many different instruments; you need to find what works for you, not someone else

True, true. Still, if his style is more geared towards thrash then he might want to investigate basses that have been used by great thrash bassists

2009-07-06 11:39:44

#14

Swan: The town bike; +54|5439

OrangeHound wrote:
ph1shman420 wrote:
not a musician, but id check out ebay
Absolutely not ... never buy a stringed instrument before playing it.

QFE

2009-07-06 11:45:00

#15

h4hagen: Whats my age again?; +91|6345|Troy, New York

Used is always a good bet, but from a local store. I got a USA made fender Stratocaster (not any of this starcaster crap, lol) in great shape for 600, half of what it retails for. The guys at guitar center (at least the one here, and I dont know if you even have one) are always happy to help and answer questions.

2009-07-06 12:09:15

#16

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6521|Global Command

P bass, j bass, whateva.
I like fender.

I also have a Taylor AB2 that I love.

2009-07-06 12:10:48

#17

ICCULUS: Free Sam, Ban Finray.; +418|5416|Athens, GA

Swan wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:
ph1shman420 wrote:
not a musician, but id check out ebay
Absolutely not ... never buy a stringed instrument before playing it.
QFE

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2009-07-06 12:31:03

#18

Defiance: Member; +438|6663

ph1shman420 wrote:
Swan wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:

Absolutely not ... never buy a stringed instrument before playing it.
QFE
http://94.100.114.128/127900001-1279500 … _s1bI.jpeg

'not a musician'

2009-07-07 09:43:23

#19

Jean_Peste_tu?: Yes I Do; +44|6612|Auteuil, Laval

Basically it's like buying a stereo system. Go out play / listen, swap sources, pick and chose output device.

Thanks to all.

2009-07-07 11:34:17

#20

Roomba: You will pay the price for your lack of vision.; +26|6485|Land of Cotton

Check out musician's friend for reviews of products you are interested in. Yes, go to a local shop and try a few for feel and fit.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

2009-07-07 11:40:02

#21

Pochsy: Artifice of Eternity; +702|5535|Toronto

Even the most basic models Warwick makes are worth the look. A friend of mine has had one for years and has never switched or bought another bass. Really warm sound, great for jazz, not ideal for heavy metal. Hope this sort of helps.

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2009-07-07 17:04:23

#22

Ty: Mass Media Casualty; +2,398|6767|Noizyland

Go to a music shop, play a whole bunch, find what you like and buy it. Taking suggestions will only get you opinions and at the end of the day that's not going to help you at all.

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