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[Paragons7]

Just picking up bass guitar would like to hear some suggestions from ye fellow players.

[Daedra Lord]

Originally Posted by Paragons7

Just picking up bass guitar would like to hear some suggestions from ye fellow players.

suggestions for a bass?

whats your budget, and what style do you want to play?

[Paragons7]

I'm into mostly all styles prog, rock, alter so many to name but yeah a good suggestion for a bass right now I got 500 for a bass what I'm using right now is an Ibanez GIO I bought off a friend for 50 bucks haha and for an amp im using my Fender Hot Rod...for right now.

I was also wondering about suggestions
I like using my fingers but I want to know more about techniques is what I'm worried about I already know theory but I want to find sites with good info on thumbing, slap and pop, tapping and the usual business.

[Daedra Lord]

i think a mexi P-Bass or J-Bass would be good. also check out the Laguna basses.

[Tucson Bass]

Check out the Cort Curbows with Bartolini pick ups.

[lemonslimes06]

i'm relatively new to bass (been playing roughly 1 1/2-2 years) but here's my two cents of advice:
- learn (some) jazz. you don't need to do a ton, but it really helps you get a solid beginning and incorporates a good amount of theory.
- when first learning learn by playing with your fingers... then move to a pick when you want to. it's a lot harder to learn pick first then go to fingers.
- try to find someone to play with... bass can get a bit boring if you're learning songs by yourself-- having a friend who's learning guitar can make it more fun for the both of you. also teaches you to get a steady beat...

hope that helped!

[dave123]

I notice you said you've just pick up the bass guitar lol. A great instrument just really underrated. I haven't been playing that long my self, getting better though. There's a pretty cool website I have come across though. Has a few decent lessons on there and all free, looks like it could be new I'm guessing the link is
Howtoplaybass

So what bass have you got the?

[Daedra Lord]

my instincts tell me that daves post is spam, but im gonna give him the bennefit of the doubt because i looked at the link, and it looks like a good site. so ill leave it. seems like the site is a good straight forward way to learn for those just starting on bass

[lightblue]

i guess i can join u!! i have a bass its a fender squire!!!! well all i can say is be pationt and just practice everyday me personally im a slow learner!!!!! but i get a joy playing my baby even thought i do get upset cuz im not that good!!! so what songs can u play???

[dave123]

Hey Daedra Lord. I assure you my last post was not spam, even though this one might sound spam it isn't, but the website has changed to

• http://www.play-bass.com

I know this because the old site says so, but yeah it has. I would update my last post but it will not let me.

[Daedra Lord]

Originally Posted by dave123

Hey Daedra Lord. I assure you my last post was not spam, even though this one might sound spam it isn't, but the website has changed to

• http://www.play-bass.com

I know this because the old site says so, but yeah it has. I would update my last post but it will not let me.

sometimes the website is weird about letting you edit posts.

the reason i say it sounded like spam is because it had all the signs (link to a website, praise for said website, and very few other posts by your account.)
but ill take your word for it.

[dave123]

Thank you for updating me. Aye I know there is a lot of spam going around in forums but I guess the easiest way is to put a link in your significant as I have seen a few people do this.
I know I haven't posted any more post but I haven't had time at the moment. I will do though

[bassbionic]

Practice as much as you can.
Get lessons from a professional, once a week will be fine
Learning basslines from the songs you like is a great start.

[beginner-bass]

Cort is pretty nice at that range of price

[rogueman]

Fender, Dean, Cort, Peavey, Carvin, Musicman. But shop around, you might find a real good deal on a used one too. While you are learning to read Music, learn TAB, that will get you playing faster. Learn your L- shape chords and Triads, 3rds 5ths and octaves.