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  Mar 5 2010, 10:38 PM
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 Learning Apprentice Player  Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 22-May 08 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 5.158  |
Hi Bogdan
 My sister wants to start learning to play bass, so she wants to start with getting cheap bass.. I don't know alot about basses so i hoped you could give us some advice. Price range should be about 180€ maximum, do you know anything decent in that price range? I know for that price it probably wont sound too great, but i guess even in that price range quality differs alot. Also i was thinking a Pod studio would be better then an amp, cause she ll be practicing at home anyways and its almost as cheap as the cheapest bass amp and probly sound much better/more versatile. I know pod studios are great for guitar but dont know about bass, have you ever tryed one for bass? -------------------- Gear:
Guitars: Ibanez Jem 7vwh, Ibanez RG 350 DX, Gibson Les Paul Studio Effects: Line 6 PODxt + FBV MKII Express pedal Amp: Line6 SpiderIII 15 |
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Mar 6 2010, 01:51 AM
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 GMC Admin & Bass Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.020 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Hello!
Good to hear about your sister starting out. In that price range I can recommend this bass: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/pr...itar?sku=511369 Regarding POD Studio, its a good interface and you can dial in decent bass sounds (not as good as guitar ones)... But its a good option to have (though you need good PC speakers connected)...Generally small bass amp would do the job better I'm sure... But its a question of taste I guess
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Mar 6 2010, 03:10 AM
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Learning Apprentice Player Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 22-May 08 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 5.158 |
Thanks alot
This will surely help alot 
-------------------- Gear:
Guitars: Ibanez Jem 7vwh, Ibanez RG 350 DX, Gibson Les Paul Studio Effects: Line 6 PODxt + FBV MKII Express pedal Amp: Line6 SpiderIII 15 |
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Mar 6 2010, 03:14 AM
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 Learning Tone Master  Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
For only that much money it doesn't make sense to get a new bass, try to look for some used basses that were arround 300-400Euros new and try to get a steal on them used!
--------------------  Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Mar 6 2010, 03:25 AM
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Learning Apprentice Player Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 22-May 08 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 5.158 |
Ooh thanks thats a good idea aswell
-------------------- Gear:
Guitars: Ibanez Jem 7vwh, Ibanez RG 350 DX, Gibson Les Paul Studio Effects: Line 6 PODxt + FBV MKII Express pedal Amp: Line6 SpiderIII 15 |
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Mar 7 2010, 08:44 PM
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GMC Admin & Bass Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.020 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Gennerally I've seen people play cheap instruments (around 100e) on gigs and sounding great - heck I did a major gig with such a cheap instrument once and worked out well (too well regarding expectations). But I agree , for that money you can't get a great bass, but you can get a nice comfortable one (try before buy)!!!
If you look into used market you should be able to find better basses for the same money of course. I wouldn't call buying a 200e new bass senseless at all QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Mar 6 2010, 03:14 AM)  For only that much money it doesn't make sense to get a new bass, try to look for some used basses that were arround 300-400Euros new and try to get a steal on them used!
This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Mar 7 2010, 08:45 PM -------------------- Need to ask about anything GMC related? Send me a pm
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