I need a new bass
I need a new bass
Seeing as the one I have was free and sucks, and I am going to start playing again.
www.rondomusic.com has some cheap basses, but I'm not sure of quality. I'm looking to spend under $300 bucks, then I need a small practice amp because my Marshall mini-stack sucks.
www.rondomusic.com has some cheap basses, but I'm not sure of quality. I'm looking to spend under $300 bucks, then I need a small practice amp because my Marshall mini-stack sucks.
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The Rondo basses are kind of crummy but workable. Check out Essex or Squier.
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I played a Squier the other day in a guitar store and was very surprised at how nice it was. I've never owned one, but the quality of Squiers has seemed to improve lately. It looked great, sounded great, and felt great. It's not on the level of my Schecter or my friend's Fender, but if you're a beginner it would be an excellent purchase.
stoic wrote:good news...everyone took that at face value and immediately stopped thinking you're a scared dork fuck.
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You don't seem ready for the PBBCliffandJason-BASS wrote:youve never said this before
BREATH HOLD!
"And if I leave you, let me leave you entirely un-enthralled. That way, if you remember me years later, it's for good cause and not something completely forced. When I walk that door, I pray for a collective yawn."
"And if I leave you, let me leave you entirely un-enthralled. That way, if you remember me years later, it's for good cause and not something completely forced. When I walk that door, I pray for a collective yawn."
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I have an acoustic/electric Dean bass and the thing sounds amazing running straight into a PA.Motorhead wrote:I think I got it. I'll get an acoustic/electric. Dean sells one new for 150, so for starting back out I'll do that.
I kind of want to get a 6 string too, we'll see.
I don't know how the cheap ones will sound, but I paid extra for the Performer in koa. It seems to have a lot less "plonkiness" to the tone and, frankly, it's fucking beautiful.
If you don't plan on playing out a lot or whatever, an inexpensive one for just practicing at home with should be alright. It'll build your hand-strength, that's for sure.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
P.S. I played a six-string bass and I sounded like an asshole. Having all those extra strings makes you feel like you have to justify having them and you end up playing like some muso-nerd and scribbling over everything. I hate players who blow through their chops in a song so I definitely ditched it.
Five is the most I'll play now and even then, I have to make sure I'm not trying to run scales or play like Claypool.
Five is the most I'll play now and even then, I have to make sure I'm not trying to run scales or play like Claypool.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Good to know, yeah I need to get back into it so I'm just going to start off with this.Pfl?yd wrote:I have an acoustic/electric Dean bass and the thing sounds amazing running straight into a PA.Motorhead wrote:I think I got it. I'll get an acoustic/electric. Dean sells one new for 150, so for starting back out I'll do that.
I kind of want to get a 6 string too, we'll see.
I don't know how the cheap ones will sound, but I paid extra for the Performer in koa. It seems to have a lot less "plonkiness" to the tone and, frankly, it's fucking beautiful.
If you don't plan on playing out a lot or whatever, an inexpensive one for just practicing at home with should be alright. It'll build your hand-strength, that's for sure.
If you know how to play, you don't need an entry level bass unless you want to save money. If you're serious about playing shell out the extra cash for something that's going to play nice and leave you wanting to play more. Cheap basses have an odd feel to the neck that leaves (tee hee leaves) me not wanting to play it any more, it feels gummy.
aggressor_27 wrote:Shut the fuck up, foreigner. With your fingers.
It'll be fine, I haven't played in over a year so I'm starting out fresh. No use in buying a more expensive bass when I'm just going to be practicing and jamming with friends.hektik wrote:If you know how to play, you don't need an entry level bass unless you want to save money. If you're serious about playing shell out the extra cash for something that's going to play nice and leave you wanting to play more. Cheap basses have an odd feel to the neck that leaves (tee hee leaves) me not wanting to play it any more, it feels gummy.
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I did like the Ergodyne 600, really smooth to play.The Doctor wrote:Check out some cheap Ibanez basses, maybe a used one. Ibanez is great at making a "knockaround" that can actually be quite playable.
Like I said I'll get a cheap acoustic/electric, and if I keep up with it I'll buy a better one.
I saw a nice washburn in the store too.
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My Jazz isn't really all that good for slapping. The string-spacing is kind of narrow and to get the sound you want you should get something active pickups.The Doctor wrote:I've been thinking about getting a used Fender Jazz bass. I kind of want to learn to slap and pop all funk like.
I use my Schecter for slapping stuff. It's a funk monster!
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
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My second choice would be a nice Ibanez with actives. Good choice? I'm definitely not a bassist by trade.Pfl?yd wrote:My Jazz isn't really all that good for slapping. The string-spacing is kind of narrow and to get the sound you want you should get something active pickups.The Doctor wrote:I've been thinking about getting a used Fender Jazz bass. I kind of want to learn to slap and pop all funk like.
I use my Schecter for slapping stuff. It's a funk monster!
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summers_eve wrote:I have an Ergodyne and it's not bad at all. Has a decent feel, but nowhere near the feel of a Schecter. Damn those are amazing.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
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I'm pretty impressed with my $250.00 ESP/ltd les paul bass. It doesn't compare to my US Fenders, but I would not hesitate to play it out live. It sounds very crisp and clean. Great for slap/pop.
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And why exactly would I change my name to "Schmeagle"?[/b]
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And why exactly would I change my name to "Schmeagle"?[/b]
[b]"Bukkake Tsunami". My two negro cats are fighting, the one missing a leg is winning.[/b]