Relax mate, don't just assume :P I mean yes, there are many who do that with instruments, i for one didn't, i've been drumming for 5 years and don't plan to quit. But go easy on him eh? Sounds good, no need to start something here. Oh and i'm quite sure he wanted a bass guitar not a normal one. OnTopic: I agree with Fender for beggining bass's Then maybe gibson? I don't know if that company's good for bass's(they are for guitar tho : )