first bass

[trainofthought31]

hey guys...im from over in the guitar forum....i just wanted to ask u guys what u think is a good bass...i want want to have so me and my friends have one to play....i dont want a $1000 bass...but i dont want a cheap $99 one either....i want something decent...please help me out...thanks in advance

[doodooking]

so, $500 bass?

[trainofthought31]

sure...there abouts

[pukeboy66]

FEEEEEENNNNNDARRRRRR

is good

[doodooking]

MIM fenders
spectors
schecters

i have that price range as well and im looking for a new bass, im probably going with the schecter c4, you may want to check that one out, or if you're going to play only rock, a p-bass would be good

[Potatoe]

FEEEEEENNNNNDARRRRRR

is good

quoted for truth!

a mim fender jazz can be a true thing of beauty!(tho be sure to play the one you buy first!)

[darrell]

http://www.rondomusic.net - Check out the mid-priced ones.

[trainofthought31]

scecters look pretty sweet...are peavey milleniums any good or should i just spend more money for a better one

[Basstallica]

i dont like peavey milleniums that much, if i were you id get a MIM jazz or precision or a spector

[JBass]

look on ebay for an Ibanez SR model, they are very good begiunner basses and you can definetyl find one for under 500...i'd say go for $250-400

[Valdris]

Yamaha's have good quality/prices

[BigBossBassist]

scecters look pretty sweet...are peavey milleniums any good or should i just spend more money for a better one
Sure, some basses look good... but make sure you play a bass before you buy it.

[PainKiller8191]

MIMfenderkthx

[Radiobass81]

What style of music do you play? How many strings are you thinking of getting? Do you prefer thin or thick necks?

[faelun]

Cort,Ibanez, Schector, Spector are the way to go, I personally dislike fender

[kilian]

^^Heuj that are actually good questions, Jorge! Answer those and I will also respond.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Ibanez, nothing beets it

lowsound

[bottlerocket]

What style of music do you play? How many strings are you thinking of getting? Do you prefer thin or thick necks?

Finally! I'm not the first to ask this in the thread! :lol:

Thanks for covering that, Jorge.

In my opinion, the most important things to consider when buying a bass (aside from price) are:

-Tone
-Feel
-Versatility

Tone because, well...how is that not obvious? :p

You need an instrument that has good feel to you. You want to be as comfortable as possible when playing.

Versatility is subjective. Some only buy one bass for one set style of music, such as an Ibanez for metal or a Fender Jazz for...well...jazz. :p

However, if you're like me and play all sorts of music, you need versatility. The types of music you play should be considered.

Let us know and we'll help you out. If I had to make a "blind reccomendation," I'd say either a Standard Fender Jazz Bass, Standard Fender Precision Bass, of a Spector Legend 4 string.

:thumb:

-Gav

[Linkinbassist]

Also, do you want to start on 4, or move straight to 5/6 strings?

[thelowsoundofbass]

Finally! I'm not the first to ask this in the thread! :lol:

Thanks for covering that, Jorge.

In my opinion, the most important things to consider when buying a bass (aside from price) are:

-Tone
-Feel
-Versatility

Tone because, well...how is that not obvious? :p

You need an instrument that has good feel to you. You want to be as comfortable as possible when playing.

Versatility is subjective. Some only buy one bass for one set style of music, such as an Ibanez for metal or a Fender Jazz for...well...jazz. :p

However, if you're like me and play all sorts of music, you need versatility. The types of music you play should be considered.

Let us know and we'll help you out. If I had to make a "blind reccomendation," I'd say either a Standard Fender Jazz Bass, Standard Fender Precision Bass, of a Spector Legend 4 string.

:thumb:

-Gav


gav you make my laugh, ibanez is one of the most versitile basses on the market. the stock preamp on any of their basses is crazy powerful, mine can go from growly punch, to big boomy low bass, to the typical slap tone in the turn of one knob. i have never played another bass that can do that

lowsound

[darrell]

Jazz Basses are pretty versatile too, no?

[thelowsoundofbass]

Jazz Basses are pretty versatile too, no?

their as versitile as a passive bass can get, but no where near as versitile as an ibanez

lowsound

[Radiobass81]

Then again, we all know you are terribly biased towards Ibanez :p.

What is it that you have, anyway?

[thelowsoundofbass]

Then again, we all know you are terribly biased towards Ibanez :p.

What is it that you have, anyway?

you mean this?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/justerb/DSCI0004.jpg

its an ibanez sr305dx. $500 bass, $5000 quality. no really, i have played $4000 fivers that dont play as well as this thing

lowsound

[Radiobass81]

That just means the others you played aren't worth it.

[thelowsoundofbass]

That just means the others you played aren't worth it.

or that ibanez just plain rules,

lowsound

[Jahmez]

It's true, the sr's are nice basses. If you don't go for one of those I'd say buy a MIM Fender J or P bass. Jazz and Precision basses have been used in almost every style of music imaginable, proving their versatility. They may not have a wide variety of tones readily available, but you can make them sound good playing any genre.

[Radiobass81]

or that ibanez just plain rules,

lowsound
If they were that good, then I would like them.

There, I proved my point :p?

[bottlerocket]

gav you make my laugh, ibanez is one of the most versitile basses on the market. the stock preamp on any of their basses is crazy powerful, mine can go from growly punch, to big boomy low bass, to the typical slap tone in the turn of one knob. i have never played another bass that can do that

lowsound

:lol:

I didn't mean Ibanez basses were only good for metal, I just meant some people buy them to play metal. Come on, now, lowsound...and no, you can't blame dyslexia for reading comprehension. ;)

:thumb:

-Gav

[thelowsoundofbass]

:lol:

I didn't mean Ibanez basses were only good for metal, I just meant some people buy them to play metal. Come on, now, lowsound...and no, you can't blame dyslexia for reading comprehension. ;)

:thumb:

-Gav

well to me it sounded like you were saying that ibanez basses are only good for metal, so i said that they are good for everything. you have nothing to blame the reading comprehension on :thumb:

lowsound

[bottlerocket]

^ Heh, as long as we're understood. :thumb:

I knew someone would think I was bashing Ibanez when I wasn't...I like Ibanez. ;)

:thumb:

-Gav

[TheBassStylee]

their as versitile as a passive bass can get, but no where near as versitile as an ibanez

lowsound
my jazz bass has a preamp..
and it is very versitile PLUS its got some history behind it ;)

[thelowsoundofbass]

my jazz bass has a preamp..
and it is very versitile PLUS its got some history behind it ;)

then you have an american standard delux or a MM jazz. both great bass BTW

lowsound

[Dez_Axer]

some craptastic ibanez....
I've since then upgraded to a plethora of Fender Jazz Basses

[SWR410]

I say, if you want something easy and sturdy and sexy, go with a MIM jazz bass, but replace the bridge with a badass bass bridge II, and the pickups with seymour duncan quarter-pounders. It should run you about $600 (that's a good guess, right?), but you'd have a very playable bass with good sustain and tone.

bass:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/511024/

bridge
http://www.bestbassgear.com/badass-bridge.htm

pickups
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SEMSJB3

EDIT: yup, that's right about 600

[Radiobass81]

Not a Badass. Please. Not a badass.

[SWR410]

Not a Badass. Please. Not a badass.
why not a badass?
just look at it... so pretty....
http://www.has-sound.com/product_images/Badass%20II.jpg

[Jimbobntnr]

hipshot
http://www.hipshotproducts.com/mbafphoto/B5String%20Back.JPG

[BAss_MaN69]

spector or a natural squire jazz bass and put dimarzios and a better bridge in it or just buy a fender

[Polyamarous]

I'd say Ibanez. No one has said Yamaha yet though.....
If you've got $500 to blow on one, go to the music shop and say so, they'l gag to help you out.
But also you'l be needing an amp?

[Radiobass81]

why not a badass?
just look at it... so pretty....
... Are you serious?

Well, for starters, it's the only bridge on the market in which you actualyl have to file the bridge. Second, it's not that good. It's the most overhyped bridge made; it just adds a tad of sustain because it's heavier. A hipshot, a Ghotoh, or just about ANYTHING else would probably be better, and no need to file the saddled on a mediocre bridge :thumb:.

[sixner]

scecters look pretty sweet...are peavey milleniums any good or should i just spend more money for a better one

Yes they are!.. for the price their pretty great.. well, for a 5 string in that price range i should say... there might be a better 4... but, it's a solid bass for sure... i've gotten compliment from sound guys and musicians about the tone... it's in tune all the time (after you break in the strings that is)... the string spacing is good, i do alot of slap n' pop on mine.

If your on a budget, i definately suggest it :thumb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v719/sixner/more_gear/102_5614.jpg
there it is :thumb:
-sixner

[faelun]

The ibanez GSR series are great for beginners

[Jahmez]

I'm not seeing the need to replace a perfectly good bridge. I would understand if you wanted a tremolo or something, but to replace just for the sake of saying the bass is modded isn't necessary.

[Pissed_Punker]

:thumb: hey guys...im from over in the guitar forum....i just wanted to ask u guys what u think is a good bass...i want want to have so me and my friends have one to play....i dont want a $1000 bass...but i dont want a cheap $99 one either....i want something decent...please help me out...thanks in advance
Yamaha basses are good for starting
they have good prices and its a decent brand:thumb:

[faelun]

http://tinypic.com/jre1bn.jpg

thats my first bass with my brand spanking new amp :D!

[godzillarator]

why not a badass?
just look at it... so pretty....
http://www.has-sound.com/product_images/Badass%20II.jpg

The I looks better

[godzillarator]

... Are you serious?

Well, for starters, it's the only bridge on the market in which you actualyl have to file the bridge. Second, it's not that good. It's the most overhyped bridge made; it just adds a tad of sustain because it's heavier. A hipshot, a Ghotoh, or just about ANYTHING else would probably be better, and no need to file the saddled on a mediocre bridge :thumb:.

How many bridges have u used

[IndigoSound]

Heya mate,

A couple of years back i remember asking the same question and i know many people will dis-aggre but i would strongley reccomend either a Bronco Squier or Peavy Milestone 3. The bronco is only the regions of £90 on gak and around £110 on the highstreet, although shorter than most basses in scale, it sounds and plays ten times better than it's price. The look of it is simple and with volume and tone nobs it is basic to experement with and has a decent variety of musical choice and playing. The Squier makes for an exellent if not perfect starter bass. Secondly the milestone, although peavy basses never interested me, a friend of mine gained one and if your into livly punk this is for you, plays sweetly and sounds beuitful although a little more steep priced it's sound and playing are different to the Bronco's but give a good introduction to alot of musical styles. Try both out even if not considering as these are nice basses and would help introduce you to the world of bass incredibly well.

Hope this helps!!!

IndigoSound.

[eriatarka]

Heya mate,

A couple of years back i remember asking the same question and i know many people will dis-aggre but i would strongley reccomend either a Bronco Squier or Peavy Milestone 3. The bronco is only the regions of £90 on gak and around £110 on the highstreet, although shorter than most basses in scale, it sounds and plays ten times better than it's price. The look of it is simple and with volume and tone nobs it is basic to experement with and has a decent variety of musical choice and playing. The Squier makes for an exellent if not perfect starter bass. Secondly the milestone, although peavy basses never interested me, a friend of mine gained one and if your into livly punk this is for you, plays sweetly and sounds beuitful although a little more steep priced it's sound and playing are different to the Bronco's but give a good introduction to alot of musical styles. Try both out even if not considering as these are nice basses and would help introduce you to the world of bass incredibly well.

Hope this helps!!!

IndigoSound.

I disagree.The one Bronco i played sounded awful and felt uncomfortable.I would try to avoid squiers,but thats just my opinion.

But,I do agree with the milestone.Peavey,Yamaha or Ibanez are great for the price.

[Chaos]

Wow, Any bass is good for any genre of music, you screw with the EQ, and you'll get the sound that "fits" the genre.

[ignignok]

Yamaha BB414...its so underrated, but sounds so nice.

[7-Up]

FEEEEEENNNNNDARRRRRR

is good

no way... get a Yahmi man
(yamaha)

[eriatarka]

Yamaha BB414...its so underrated, but sounds so nice.

123.I played the fretted and fretless models today,sounded so great.Especially for the price.

[IndigoSound]

Hey Eria, glad to hear you aggre with the Peavy Milestone shame about the Bronco, how much time you have to play around with it and it's amp sets. Cos i thought mine sounded aweful from time to time on different amps. The Bronco has been regarded as one nice sounding bass by many reviews however it takes time to play with it to get the feel you like i guess.