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Aug 30 2009, 02:05 PM |
Hello,
I'm glad you want to start playing a bass too! Regarding a bass, I would definitly recommend a Fender bass if you have the money for it. There are to major styles - Precision and Jazz. Now between two, you have to choose because both are very different. Precision has a Split Single-Coil Pickup and Jazz has two single pickups. Generally I would recommend Jazz bass since its much more versatile then a precision bass. Precision has only one tone that it does really awesome (classic rock!) and with Jazz you can practically play any style - from country to funk slap (don't get fooled by the name jazz). So I think you should consider a Jazz bass a little more, since you never know what you'll play tomorrow on it. You haven't said your budget so I'll give you some recommendations going down the leader : 1. American Fender bass - http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=515752 http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...itar?sku=511390 Jazz style: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=515755 http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=511525 Budget option: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=512762 http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=512761 2. Mexican made Fender basses: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=501168 http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=501169 And that's it regarding fenders. Notice that I recommended some Deluxe options for basses. Main thing with those basses is that they have active electronics so you can have more control over your sound and get a modern one. I like active electronics (they use batteries) in basses better then passive ones. But you can dial in a good tone on passive bass too (you just do it on the amp). Mexican Fenders are cool as well. You can later on upgrade them with better pickups/electronics. Regarding amps, depends on use. I guess you need it for home practice/small rehearsal space: From lower priced ones I definitive recommend this one : http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...ombo?sku=480721 or http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...-Amp?sku=481138 Those are really good sounding amps! from more expensive ones I would strongly recommend this one : http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...-Amp?sku=488217 Eden (Nemessis is by Eden) makes awesome amps! Tell me if you have any further questions, Cheers from Bogdan -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 30 2009, 03:28 PM |
Thanks Bogdan for all these detailed suggestions. Really appreciate a lot. Yep Precision bass (that I forgot the name of). Hmm.. Jazz basses are pretty expensive though. I am not sure we can get american made fender around here (we get it from Singapore) .. probably Mexican ones. will research more on this. For the budget I was looking for cheaper ones around $300 but I am ready to spend between $500-$1200 (max). My wife's gonna curse me if she knows. Thanks again. Hello, Yeah Jazz bass is around 100$ more expensive (I guess because of one more pickup) But they are worth thinking about. Now regarding price range, I don't think you can find a good Fender around 300$. Maybe you can look into other brands ? Something like this is IMO very good bass for the price and only one from that price range that I would suggest : http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...Bass?sku=511400 For 1200$ you can get an American standard Fender jazz bass but you may want to get a cheaper bass to start with and then later on upgrade if you feel the need. Cheers from Bogdan -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 30 2009, 05:00 PM |
No offence.. but that is one ugly looking guitar.. Yep.. most probably I will try to get the mexican fender if that lands cheaper here. Heheh none taken Tell me how it works out for you and which one you get! Cheers -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 30 2009, 05:28 PM |
Sure!
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Aug 30 2009, 10:38 PM |
Sure! Which amps are available in your local stores? Can you try the Fender Rumble I suggested ? -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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