Beginner's dilemma
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illegaltender
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Davis bro ... :]
MadWerewolfBoy
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imho, try to avoid starter packs that comes in boxes. these guitars tend to have low qc and you might end up with a piece that's not worth the money.
i'm not sure about basses, but for guitars, i usually recommend craftsman from citymusic. i did a bit of web surfing and found this bass, which you might be interested: http://www.citymusic.com.sg/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=359
all budget guitars have lower qc compared to their more expensive counter parts, so it's very important to actually test a few extensively to check for any defacts before putting down your money for it. from my experience, craftsman electrics are more worth the money than sx and squire. do consider them!
i think citymusic has this "starter package" deals too, but it's kinda like a mix and match thing so you can pick from a range of guitars / basses and amps and they'll just give you a bigger discount on that.
edit: oh the part about bass amp. don't scrimp too much on it. your amp give you losuy tone, you won't feel inspired to practise / carry on playing as much as compared to if an amp gives you shiok tone. aim for amps with at least a 8" driver for bass. ie the speaker size is 8" and above, but a 10" is recommended
i'm not sure about basses, but for guitars, i usually recommend craftsman from citymusic. i did a bit of web surfing and found this bass, which you might be interested: http://www.citymusic.com.sg/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=359
all budget guitars have lower qc compared to their more expensive counter parts, so it's very important to actually test a few extensively to check for any defacts before putting down your money for it. from my experience, craftsman electrics are more worth the money than sx and squire. do consider them!
i think citymusic has this "starter package" deals too, but it's kinda like a mix and match thing so you can pick from a range of guitars / basses and amps and they'll just give you a bigger discount on that.
edit: oh the part about bass amp. don't scrimp too much on it. your amp give you losuy tone, you won't feel inspired to practise / carry on playing as much as compared to if an amp gives you shiok tone. aim for amps with at least a 8" driver for bass. ie the speaker size is 8" and above, but a 10" is recommended
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If you do decide on getting the "starter pack" from CityMusic, I highly suggest you consider to get the Line 6 LowDown Studio 110 amp model. The LD15 is not too bad, but I kept getting crackling sounds (maybe it's just my luck). I gave away that amp and got the Studio 110 instead.
It's more than enough for home practice, and if you ever need to bring it out for a small gig, it'll be able to pump out the bass nicely. If it's still not enough, you can plug the amp straight to the mixer via midi/mic cable or the standard cable. I love flexibility.
It's more than enough for home practice, and if you ever need to bring it out for a small gig, it'll be able to pump out the bass nicely. If it's still not enough, you can plug the amp straight to the mixer via midi/mic cable or the standard cable. I love flexibility.
guitarzero
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Ah, I had the same problems last year, trying to find nice bass and amp! And I didn't know about this site! Dang.
Anyway, I got a nice Yamaha RBX 374 and an Orange bass amp (small one). Total was just over $900. A 'package' set from Yamaha was around $700, so I figured another $200 for a better instrument and amp were worth it.
They both work nicely together. The Yamaha has a pickup that needs a 9-volt battery (which I think dies quicker if you leave the guitar cable jacked in - like for pedals).
I don't know much more since I'm a newb, but my setup sounds nice, handles well.
Anyway, I got a nice Yamaha RBX 374 and an Orange bass amp (small one). Total was just over $900. A 'package' set from Yamaha was around $700, so I figured another $200 for a better instrument and amp were worth it.
They both work nicely together. The Yamaha has a pickup that needs a 9-volt battery (which I think dies quicker if you leave the guitar cable jacked in - like for pedals).
I don't know much more since I'm a newb, but my setup sounds nice, handles well.
These are the lists of starter packs, i have excluded misc items like tuner, strap, cable, etc. SX: SX Ursa 1 Bass Guitar ( 3/4 scale ) BA-1565 15 Watt Bass Amp Price- $119, dirty cheap! City Music: Hamer SFB bass Vox pathfinder 10 Watt Bass Amp Price- $450 City Music offers mix and match, and while the hamer sfb costs $455 at original price, the second most expensive 4 stringed bass they offer is Craftsman FPJ20 which costs half of the hamer sfb. dont know if price is an accurate representation of quality though Yamaha: Yamaha RBX 170 Bass Amplifer : YB15 9 watt amp Price-$550 Squier : Squier Affinity J or P bass bass amp: Fender Rumble 15 Bass Amplifier Price-$499 Ibanez: Ibanez GSR200BK Washburn BD30BE Price-$439(doesnt include anything else)
