Looking at picking up a bass guitar.....

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

So i used to play bass a while back with some friends, but I quit recently. Sold my bass as well. Recently i just found out I have a friend that can play the drums pretty well, so im wanting to start playing again. But ive got some questions.

First, I've got my eye on a couple local ones, but im open to whatever you guys can suggest. The first one is a 4 string Yamaha, I've always been a fan of their stuff, and i like the guitar too. Its 150.00 and seems to be in good shape, i picked it up and had a look quick, but thats it. The other is a brand that i can't seem to remember ATM, but its something like Frederline i think. Its 125.00, i like it too, its really small and light compared to the Yamaha, which is ****ing gigantic and long. It was in a little worse shape, but its cheaper. Both are 4 strings.

Are these decent prices? I have an amp, but its really small so i'll probably just hook it up to my HT when i practice.

Are these good guitars overall? As i said i played before, and in the school band for awhile, so im not a total noob, but im not a guru either. I know Yamaha makes pretty good stuff, so im not worried about that. Also what other brands should i look into? As far as a budget im wanting to spend no more than 150.00, new or used, it doesnt matter. Its just for me to play, not to rock out on a concert stage or anything. Also it has to be electric, and im a big guy so size or weight doesnt matter much. I only played a 4 string before, so no 5 strings.

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[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Bump, possible the most ive ever had to wait for a reply on CA.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

You should be able to find a used Ibanez GSR200 in your price range.Very popular beginner bass.

 

[icpurplepplalot 5,000+ posts]

they are decent starter guitars, and was the other maybe Fernandez? Try looking into Ibanez, they make really decent starter guitars at around your price range if I remember correctly, you could also look at Dean, Schecter, Epiphone

 

[tothemax1984]

hi i have been playing the bass for about 15 years and the guitar for about 10 years. i can tell you what kind of music u will be playing should be takin to effect. how the bass feels how many strings ect. u should pick it up see how it feels to u. i like jackson. try to spend more money trust me. its like car audio u dont wont to have to buy stuff over and over.

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Fernandez is probably it.

Ill be at the local store next week so then i can probably get some pics of the Yamaha and the other.

I really like the Ibanez, and ill keep looking out for others.

Also, does anyone have any input on the HT idea? I know i can hook it up because ive done it before, but I've downgraded it alot since then. I have a sub, but its just a Kicker Comp 8".

 

[scorpion055 10+ year member]

dean ftw. i just got my edge 1 quilt top in tiger eye about a month ago. beatiful and plays great. it was only 220 shipped. look into the dean edge 10a. active electronics for right at 150. cant beat that.

shameless show off of my bass //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

hi i have been playing the bass for about 15 years and the guitar for about 10 years. i can tell you what kind of music u will be playing should be takin to effect. how the bass feels how many strings ect. u should pick it up see how it feels to u. i like jackson. try to spend more money trust me. its like car audio u dont wont to have to buy stuff over and over.

I listen to soft metal mostly, Korn, Atreyu, Three Days Grace, Disturbed etc.

I notice most of Korn is slap style correct? Thats when you smack the string with your thumb? When i played all i did was walk the string with my index and middle finger, i didnt expiriment with other styles much.

I probably can't do a 5 string because unfortunately my fingers are a bit short.

I dont want to spend more than that budget because its just a hobby of sorts, i dont need a really expensive one. If I really get in it then ill invest some real money.

 

[scorpion055 10+ year member]

link to the dean edge 10a:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dean-Playmate-Edge-10a-4String-Electric-Bass-with-Active-Electronics?sku=512156

 

[Moto959 10+ year member]

dean ftw. i just got my edge 1 quilt top in tiger eye about a month ago. beatiful and plays great. it was only 220 shipped. look into the dean edge 10a. active electronics for right at 150. cant beat that.

shameless show off of my bass //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

fugly....sorry

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Looks like a definate possibility.

Still looking for options.

 

[scorpion055 10+ year member]

fugly....sorry

to each his own i guess. i like it though.

 

[MemphisCherokee 10+ year member]

I listen to soft metal mostly, Korn, Atreyu, Three Days Grace, Disturbed etc.
I notice most of Korn is slap style correct? Thats when you smack the string with your thumb? When i played all i did was walk the string with my index and middle finger, i didnt expiriment with other styles much.

I probably can't do a 5 string because unfortunately my fingers are a bit short.

I dont want to spend more than that budget because its just a hobby of sorts, i dont need a really expensive one. If I really get in it then ill invest some real money.

korn is slap but feildy uses very crappy technique

you strike the string with the left side of your right thumb

serch youtube for Fingers Moran

Ie been plying bass for 8-9 years an i have 4 electric basses

 

[P.T.R. 10+ year member]

Hamer Basses.

The handmade ones if you can afford it.

They have an action like nothing you have ever seen/played.

Talk about 32nd notes.

 

[scorpion055 10+ year member]

korn is slap but feildy uses very crappy techniqueyou strike the string with the left side of your right thumb

serch youtube for Fingers Moran

Ie been plying bass for 8-9 years an i have 4 electric basses

or victor wooten