How much do Basses cost?

[Kirin]

Allow me to ride on this thread...

Im also looking for a decent beginner bass for me to start learning on. (Totally newbie =X, and I'm 25 this year, but nvr too old to learn bass rite?)

My budget's ard 500, currently shortlisted Yamaha's RBX170 and Squire's P-bass.

Just asking for opinions here, which wan is better? Or wif my budget, are there any other basses that u guys reccomend?

=)

 

[jbarks]

Yamaha BB414

 

[muxis]

which would be better buy?

SX musicman 5 string copy? or OLP Tony levin sig?

 

[lowend5]

Im also looking for a decent beginner bass for me to start learning on. (Totally newbie =X, and I'm 25 this year, but nvr too old to learn bass rite?)

Hey I started learning bass at the age of 29! So you're still young . . .

That will kinda give away my age right? :roll:

Cheers!

I'll be 37 coming Apr 8)

 

[lowend5]

Yamaha BB series bass is a good bass to start with . . . they are pretty decent even for their entry models.

SX basses are good value for money but have to spend a little more to get it set up properly.

 

[holas]

i would recommand squire's p-bass special and ibanez gsr200. i have used this 2 before and i find them good for budget beginner's bass. but at least spend more on decent amp , would help u not to get so pek chek over the sound

 

[Kirin]

Hey thanks! Actuali i went ard shops to ask and try out a few basses.

Saw the SX bass starter pack selling $250, OLP starter pack at ard $350.

I also try out the Squire P-bass Special (even if i have no idea wat chords Im playing, just plucking around =X) Its selling at $400 on its own, and the boss quoted ard $550 if he throw in the amp and accs.

I took a liking to the P-bass immediateli, heard its a good bass and the quality is there and within budget, but then again I have my considerations:

I'm realli a total noob to bass, no prior knowlegde at all, do i realli such a good bass? or shld I settle for the bass starter packages, b4 moving on to a better bass?

Is the sounds produced between a good bass and a budget bass differ that much? And being a noob, shld I concentrate on learning the chords rather the worrying on the quality of sound being produced?

Paiseh if my questions are realli noobish, but I hope maybe u guys can provide me some of your insights?

=)

 

[lowend5]

It pretty much depends on how much you are willing to fork for your first bass and your feel when you're trying it out.

It is more of a personal preference cos generally budget basses' sound are ok, but do not expect killer tones.

Like you said, you are pretty comforable with the P-Bass and liked it, then it will be a good start and it will be able to hold out till you save enough for a mid-range bass.

My first axe was the Yamaha BB G4A and it got it for about 600 alone. It was a good bass and I held on to it for 2 years before getting another . . .

If you wish to get a better bass at a shorter time, then a lower initial investment will definitly a plus with the extra cash saved to start off. You may have to set aside some cash along the way if your bass need adjustment esp the SX basses.

Hope this helps . . .

Cheers!
8)

 

[purplehaze3691]

Kirin , you do not play chords on the bass , you have to play notes like a bass riff or root notes of the chords. You have to know where all the notes are on the entire fretboard which is a must if you like to learn to play the bass properly for a start.
I am still using the first bass I bought long long time ago.

cheers

 

[reyrey]

but knowing the whole chords helps alot...not only just the root notes :wink: and yes we can play chords on bass...nobody says we cant

 

[purplehaze3691]

Sure you can play chords on the bass , if you passed the learning stage and know how to keep time and do fill in , anything is cool , but if a person have no idea what the bass is would it be odd if you ask him to play chords on the bass.

cheers mate , we are all here to help each others

 

[reyrey]

oh i misunderstood you bro,no chords for first timer :wink:

 

[Kirin]

Icic... looks like its a case of a usage of wrong terms for me, haha.

Yah, gotta concentrate on the notes and frets for me. But first, still gotta get me self a bass. Most probably getting an OLP mm2 i guess...