Is this a good beginer bass

[wes_jett2008]

Hey guys I need some help,Im the drummer in my band and my guitar player is wanting to switch to bass since we dont have one,which will pretty much leave me to the guitar tracks untill we find a replacement...but anyway.

Hes had his eyeballs on this bass http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Millennium-BXP-5String-Bass-Guitar?sku=511370

Im just currious,the price seems really low...is this one a quallity bass for Rock/Metal???

The thing looks shweet but I wanna know how it plays and sounds first,His parents know im the one with experiance so whatever one I tell them to get him they will,I dont want to recomened a peice of crap lol.


thanks for the help.
--wes

[ViolenceBass]

I have played one, it was pretty good, I like peavys better than a lot of other beginner basses, but i cant tell you enough about it to influence your decision. Happy Hunting!!

[wes_jett2008]

Oh and while im at it,I would like to know of a good amp under 140 bucks that could handle the 5 string well.


thanks!

[Afrokid]

personally i would start off with a four string. no matter what people tell u four strings are easier then five (thats telling it to u straight). I dont play alot of "metal" but when u first start theres not too many things u will be playing that requires the B, (granted i dont play metal). If u need a lil bit more growl just tune drop D. In my band i dont find myself hitting the b string too often (that could be because im in a reggae / alternative band). But dont let this discourage u from stepping into the realm of 5 strings at the get go.

[Afrokid]

140 isn't alot to work with btw, i would go Behringer BX600. its alittle more expensive i belive but its 64 watts and worth it. I had a love / hate relationship with mine (somedays i loved it, somedays i didn't like it) but i think it was worth it in the end before u get the whole stack thing going.

[wes_jett2008]

Ah Okay thanks,I'll tell him to start saving on a good amp then lol.About the 5 String,Were both big fans of Three days grace and their style and whatnot,and their bassist uses a 5 string.Sooo hes pretty much dead set on getting a 5 string...I told him 4 would be easier but he likes challenges.

thanks for the help.

[Left Shoe]

personally i would start off with a four string. no matter what people tell u four strings are easier then five (thats telling it to u straight). I dont play alot of "metal" but when u first start theres not too many things u will be playing that requires the B, (granted i dont play metal). If u need a lil bit more growl just tune drop D. In my band i dont find myself hitting the b string too often (that could be because im in a reggae / alternative band). But dont let this discourage u from stepping into the realm of 5 strings at the get go.
i started on a 5 string, im definitley not falling behind. four string is just as hard as five. may i ask why you are trying to get him to start on a 4 instead of a 5? there is nothing detrimental about starting on a 5

[wes_jett2008]

^^^Thanks,thats what i wanted to hear,someone who started on a 5.I dont think my buddie will have any problems,I mean he currently plays the guitar anyway,so he knows quite a bit about strings...im sure he'll be fine on a 5.


but back to my original question......Is that bass any good ?

[bottlerocket]

A five string is not tougher to learn on than a 4 string or a 6 string. Strings are strings, not badges of merit.

Yeah, it's a good bass. It's built fairly well, has good tone, and good looks. It's a great beginner bass. I wouldn't buy one if I was playing bass for 10 years or something but it's a great beginner bass. I highly reccomend it.

-Gav

[mastrrbasser]

save another 100 for an amp and checkout the "ibanez sound wave 65" I've had this amp for 5 years now, and it hasn't let me down yet. Well one time i was using it to push a cab, and i blew a fuse, but that was my own stupid fault and i replaced the fuse for 2 bucks.


This amp really emphasizes the natural tone of the bass. There is a 4 band eq for: bass, mids, treble, and presence. There is also a 10 db, cut/boost which does come in handy. It has a 12 inch speaker and a tweeter, and a line out for recording too.

[FU.CKY.OU]

i notice its got a 34" scale, would the B be floppy or not?

[DaveSavesTheDay]

A five string is not tougher to learn on than a 4 string or a 6 string. Strings are strings, not badges of merit.

Yeah, it's a good bass. It's built fairly well, has good tone, and good looks. It's a great beginner bass. I wouldn't buy one if I was playing bass for 10 years or something but it's a great beginner bass. I highly reccomend it.

-Gav

Yeah, Gav's got it.

Personally, I love anything Peavy, and although I've never played that exact model, I've never heard terribble things about that model, or Peavy in general.

[Akira]

personally i would start off with a four string. no matter what people tell u four strings are easier then five (thats telling it to u straight). I dont play alot of "metal" but when u first start theres not too many things u will be playing that requires the B, (granted i dont play metal). If u need a lil bit more growl just tune drop D. In my band i dont find myself hitting the b string too often (that could be because im in a reggae / alternative band). But dont let this discourage u from stepping into the realm of 5 strings at the get go.
I like how you are telling him what sort of music he is going to be playing.:rolleyes:

[thelowsoundofbass]

Great five string starter bass, the B wont be floppy because of the 34" scale.

lowsound

[wes_jett2008]

Ahhh cool guys,thanks...I'll tell his parents to get it for him then.


And whoever recomened the Ibanez amp thanks,I'll go check it out.

[d3athcr33ps]

That is the exact same bass im looking at I was gonna buy it based on looks but if it sounds good thats even better!!!

[bass&cookies]

another recomendation for the peavey. peavey generally makes good stuff. and if you want a five string, get a five string. personally, i think my fiver is easier than my 4 string.

[jordan-z]

I started out playing on a 4, and then joined a metal band and got sick of having to drop tune my four when i was playing with my band and then tune it back to standard when i wanted to slap and what not. so i deciede to get a fiver (and not have to deal with switching back and fourth) and i was seriously looking at this bass, but instead bought a ibanez sr405... but the bass look sexy as for tone and that business idk...

[wes_jett2008]

Cool guys thanks for the Info.....


mmm just one question,Either Im an idiot or im a complete noob at this whole 5 string bass thing.I was just thinking,3 songs we play right now are made originaly on a 5 string.The songs are all in drop c.......hmmm how would you go about tuning a 5 sting to drop c.I have seen the bassist(Three days grace) play the songs we do and he does em all pretty much on the 5th string.I thought the 5th was a low B??.....Do you have to tune up or what?Reason I asked is because I have broken a couple strings by tuning up on my guitar...just currious.


Man this stuff is confusing.....This is why I am a Drummer lol,I let him deal with those stringed things.


Thanks in advanced for the help.

[gaslight]

Tuning a 5 string to Drop C is pretty easy, you just tune the B up a semitone.

[The Forgotten Bassist]

This is a goood bass, a friend has the 5 string and my school has the 4 string version that's had the craap kicked out of it and it still works fine and sounds not to bad at all. I tihnk it's a good bet for rock/metal.

Really don't know what you'll get for the amp though, best save up for a good amp in my opinion

[LedZeppFan83]

- A begginner Dean starter kit. If you want a good starter bass.