Bass Guitar

[troutman]

I am one who believes it is never to late "to teach an old dog new tricks". I have alway's wanted to learn how to play the Bass Guitar!! I tried lead but it just didn't suit me, I new better also, deep down I have alway's admired the Bass, especially growing up listening to Geddy. Any suggestions on getting started? what to by in a starter Bass & amp, cost ect... Thanks!!

 

troutman Oh, by the way I am left handed will this be a problem as fas as guitar availability??

Edited March 12, 2005 by troutman

[By-Tor & the Jazz Bass]

Go to musiciansfriend.com web site. They have a lot of bass starter packages on there for a pretty good price. I think they might have some left handed basses on there also. It's never to late to learn! Good luck

[troutman]

Thanks for the info.

[Snowdog]

troutman, here is a link to some online instruction for the bass. Good luck! (oh yeah, by the end of next week, I want to hear you playing La Villa Strangiato).

 

http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/Lessons/

[troutman]

LOL there!! Thanks for the info. Actually I'm looking for sometime in july/ august before purchasing one. Just want to get some "feedback" from you all. What about a certain brand? Obviously money plays a roll but what is the cheapest you would go? thanks again

 

troutman

[Snowdog]

Here's a good starter package. It's a good combination of price & quality. You're not getting Geddy Lee equipment, but they are pretty good and the price is right. ($300, US)

 

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp...nonetodaythanks

 

The only thing is left handed. I don't think I've ever seen a lefty starter package. You may have to call and ask.

 

If you're looking for just a bass, here is a good choice for $419.

 

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp...nonetodaythanks

This model comes in left too.

Here's a link to just the lefty basses:

 

http://www.samash.com/catalog/search.asp?M...hod=6&pagesize=

 

If the pictures are missing, just look up the similar model in right handed to see a pic.

 

Hope this helps

Edited March 12, 2005 by Snowdog

[troutman]

Sweet Thanks again Snowdog

[Steel Rat]

I think Ibanez makes some great beginner's basses.

 

Don't expect them to be of great quality, but they're fun to play otherwise.

[troutman]

Thanks, Steel Rat

[Steel Rat]

QUOTE (troutman @ Mar 12 2005, 11:43 PM)

Thanks, Steel Rat

[Guest Quigley_Moog]

I just wanted to start bass too, and bought this little number:

 

my bass guitar

 

I'm quite pleased. I was happy to be able find the sounds of a fender jazz and a fender precision under one hood...and for a more than reasonable $200.

 

For an amp, I bought a Rockman Bass Ace-$80 for that one. I wanted a headphone amp so I don't piss off my roomate with low frequecies and a righteous rumble.

Edited March 21, 2005 by Quigley_Moog