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blackwidow222
03-04-2006, 12:11 AM
Hey all.. im from the drums forums... and yeah.. i was wondering which is the best beginner bass to get, keep in mind im also on a budget. i was looking at a fender squier bronco in torino red, looks good but could be crap. whats some other ones i should look at?
Efrim
03-04-2006, 12:38 AM
what kind of sound would you want? Do you like a certain genre of music?
blackwidow222
03-04-2006, 02:51 AM
yeah, like alternative rock
IPolkaLikeThis!
03-04-2006, 03:02 AM
an OLP MM2 is a MusicMan Stingray copy and is a great starter bass.
Machines
03-04-2006, 03:47 AM
Do not get the Squier Bronco, the only good thing about it is that it's cheap. It was my first bass, and didn't last long.
Akira
03-04-2006, 07:43 AM
I have the aforementioned MM-2, and it rocks hard considering it was $220.

But I think they are discontinued, so you would have to find a different OLP.
...someone®
03-04-2006, 08:09 AM
Yamaha RBX270 :thumb:
Efrim
03-04-2006, 09:47 AM
Yeah, I would stay away from the Bronco, you can find other starter basses that are way better. Ibanez makes some pretty good ones too.
Hardinge
03-04-2006, 11:36 AM
i would go with the OLP
Trevo
03-04-2006, 11:58 AM
Ibanez GSR200
ebe9
03-04-2006, 01:35 PM
Cort...................try the lower end of the GB series


(the Cort whore strikes again)
ak50324
03-04-2006, 02:15 PM
http://www.rondomusic.com (http://rondomusic.com)

SX basses are about 3X better than a good squier, but if you MUST get a "brand" names, get an OLP or a squier jazz(which is awseome for metal/any type of alternative)
Hardinge
03-04-2006, 02:36 PM
Cort...................try the lower end of the GB series


(the Cort whore strikes again)

how much would a decent cort set u back
btne1273
03-04-2006, 03:35 PM
I am also looking for a Metal bass to play at shows for around 500$ anyone got any suggestions
2muchket!
03-04-2006, 03:38 PM
My first adn current bass is a fender jazz. However I learned on a P - bass which was good tooo
EADG
03-04-2006, 04:13 PM
Fender MIM Jazz or Precision.


The Bronco = no.
Hardinge
03-05-2006, 05:39 AM
the bronco would be useful if u had small hands
Mushrooms
03-12-2006, 09:57 PM
i got a dean edge and it sounds beutiful for its price and it gets tons of good reviews on musicians friend... and the best part its cheap

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=519941
doodooking
03-13-2006, 02:19 AM
I have the aforementioned MM-2, and it rocks hard considering it was $220.

But I think they are discontinued, so you would have to find a different OLP.

First time I heard this, are you sure?
VAinE
03-13-2006, 02:24 AM
I have the aforementioned MM-2, and it rocks hard considering it was $220.

But I think they are discontinued, so you would have to find a different OLP.

Fact: They are not! BUT, Olp has discontinued certain color options and added new ones instead..

OLP ftw...

#VAinE
Jameslar
03-13-2006, 04:22 AM
I recommend an Ibanez GSR 200

Thin neck, sounds good for such a low price. Try one out
gaslight
03-13-2006, 04:54 AM
I started on an Ibanez GSR200 and if I was starting again I wouldn't choose any different.
erk5000
03-13-2006, 08:01 AM
id go with an ibanez. i did the same thing heh.
muthafunkabass
03-13-2006, 03:41 PM
Go for the OLP, man.