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Getting a Bass Guitar.

  • 21-03-2005 5:22pm
    #1
    Raskolnikov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm planning on getting an old cheapo bass guitar just to noodle around with. I've already got an electric guitar and amp so I'm presuming that I can use the old amp with the bass? Can anyone give a recommendation on a budget bass, a place to get the yoke in either Cork or Dublin and maybe someone to give me lessons on it? :D

    Cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    do not plug a bass in to a guiytar amp unless you want it to explode!!

    try getting an ibanez they do great entry level basses!


  • #3
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    The amp will not explode but running the bass into a guitar amp for extended periods of time at a high volume will damage the cone in the amp.

    Have a look in the buy and sell for a second hand bass. Do you not want to buy online?


  • #4
    Raskolnikov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Raskolnikov


    :eek:

    Good thing you mentioned that so. I'd consider buying online, but surely I'd get whacked with delivery? I was rather hoping to get one in a shop (new or second hand), not sure I'd trust someone from Buy and Sell :)


  • #5
    jcoote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,968 ✭✭✭jcoote


    if you just want a heap of **** to learn on go for somethin like a squier or an encore or somethin.. don't spend too much


  • #6
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Delivery from www.thomann.de is only €20, no matter what you buy.


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  • #7
    It wasn't me!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,034 ✭✭✭✭It wasn't me!


    They can explode Feylya. I've seen it. And believe me, few things are as satisfying as watching a 15watt MG go bang! :D I likes my Squier Jazz, though if your tastes are rockier I recommend a Squier P-Bass. It'll do you do mess around with for a while anyway. :)


  • #8
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Pah, 15W MG's exploding are saving people from their horrible tone :p


  • #9
    It wasn't me!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,034 ✭✭✭✭It wasn't me!


    That's what's so satisfying. :)


  • #10
    Mongo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 581 ✭✭✭Mongo


    I'm demanding you to get a 2nd hand MIM Fender Jazz.Good entry but good enough to gig for years.....


  • #11
    Bazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bazz


    I'd reccomend you buy the Bass in a store as you can see it, hold it, get a feel for it and play it so you know what you're getting. A cheap Fender would be bought for a couple hundred euro brand new.


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  • #12
    thomas.oleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭thomas.oleary


    If your wanting to go to Waterford the is a few good cheap bass's in john palmers. The amps arent realy that chep so i would go somewhere else for that.


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