Purchasing First Bass

jimi_t

I've been playing guitar for a few years now and piano for about 10, hoping to buy a bass over the summer to learn on. I'm looking for a decent instrument - don't know a huge amount about basses - in the e400 odd second hand pricerange. Something I'd be able to grow into (not a Squier/SX/Encore) as I intend making it my main instrument for the forseeable future.

Style of music would probably be Muse/Radiohead/Bloc Party (i.e. Not Metal).

Any recommendations regarding brands/models to look out for? Active Vs. Passive/4 String Vs. 5 String?

Mongo

My reccomendations

Stay away from Squier
Start on a 4 string
Passive is fine for now.It doesn't really matter.
Look in to second hand definitely.Possibly a second hand Fender.
Or else get an SX.I think a Jazz bass would be best for what you want.Pretty versatile.

ferdi

get yourself a jazz bass, cant go wrong.

or

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-176959.html

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-189424.html

http://www.chrisguitars.com/bass.html

jimi_t

ferdi wrote:

get yourself a jazz bass, cant go wrong.

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-176959.html

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-189424.html

http://www.chrisguitars.com/bass.html

There's little to no chance I'll be buying a new bass, depreciation is ridiculous, but thanks for the recommendations - I'm a fan of the ibanez bass there especially.

Beecher

Def keep an eye out on ebay, got this Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe V for 300 euro off it



Sorry I just really like to show it off

ferdi

jimi_t wrote:

There's little to no chance I'll be buying a new bass, depreciation is ridiculous

so? are you an accountant by any chance? it dosnt matter a bollix about depreciation, if it plays and feels nice, buy it.

conzy

Beecher wrote:

Def keep an eye out on ebay, got this Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe V for 300 euro off it



Sorry I just really like to show it off

WOW:eek:

Thats a nice setup:o

I have a POD XT and Guitar Tracks pro:p

jimi_t

ferdi wrote:

so? are you an accountant by any chance? it dosnt matter a bollix about depreciation, if it plays and feels nice, buy it.

Well it does if you buy any piece of music equipment new, try to sell it when you want to trade up in a years time and get 30-40% of what you paid for it back. I'm a student, not an accountant, and just don't have that kind of money to throw around.

ferdi

fair enough, but i would never buy an instrument if i thought i was going to trade it in for an upgrade in a years time!

fish-head

You're not being very helpful Ferdi.
Ebay's probably your best bet Jimi, though the F/S hear has some nice ones every once in a while.

jimi_t

fish-head wrote:

Ebay's probably your best bet Jimi, though the F/S hear has some nice ones every once in a while.

Oh I know that, I'm just looking for advice on what Brands/Models to look out for. Needless to say I'll be nicking your bassists squire in the mean time

ferdi

fish-head wrote:

You're not being very helpful Ferdi.
Ebay's probably your best bet Jimi, though the F/S hear has some nice ones every once in a while.

dont be soft.me, unhelpful?wow, suggesting Ebay, i'd say he would have never thought of that.