woopidoo2 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I think I will buy a bassguitar, I want to try something else after learning 7 years of semi-acoustic guitar. :) Are there any things I should keep in mind when buying one? are there any good brands I should try out? Thanks in advance. [http://woopidoo2.deviantart.com][Tip.it Moderator from Dec 10, 2006 to 03 Sep, 2008] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopingman Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Ibanez appears to be a popular starter choice for basses, my friend has one and it is effective. Metal fans, check out my band!Still the King.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrOwez Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 er.com/shop/bass-guitars/bass-guitars/buying-guide.php]http://www.swee[bleep]er.com/shop/bass-gui ... -guide.php /thread. A friend to all is a friend to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglowery Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The first step is to tune out anyone who says "if you can play guitar you can automatically play bass". But I would start out with a bass pack. They have a bass and everything else you need to start playing. Here's a good site for bass packs: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigati ... 001+306318 Also, try to use your fingers when you start playing so that you can build up some strength, then you can decide if you want to use a pick or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom1200 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Ibanez appears to be a popular starter choice for basses, my friend has one and it is effective. Amen bro. Amen. I've played Ibanez guitars for as long as I can remember, and my friend uses one of their basses. Sickest looking thing ever. Very nice sounding too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_1134 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ibanez seems the way to go. A quick tip - Play with your fingers from the start, never use a plectrum unless its TOTALLY necessary. Plectrums on bass look stupid, and sound rubbish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icingdeath Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Actually using a pick sounds better sometimes, for some songs. But using your fingers until you're comfortable with your bass will be more beneficial. I'd recommend a Fender P-Bass. I really wouldn't call it an era. It was more of a definitive time period during which dinstinctive characteristics were expressed in similar ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennywise Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ibanez seems the way to go. A quick tip - Play with your fingers from the start, never use a plectrum unless its TOTALLY necessary. Plectrums on bass look stupid, and sound rubbish too. why would looks matter? Eight Bananas, MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordanFreeman Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ibanez seems the way to go. A quick tip - Play with your fingers from the start, never use a plectrum unless its TOTALLY necessary. Plectrums on bass look stupid, and sound rubbish too. why would looks matter? Well, it wouldn't...and usually, finger-pickers are usually the more skilled bassists, but Chris Squire uses a pick and look at some of the stuff he's played :shock: I'm not a bassist though, and the only friend I have that plays bass fingerpicks. I believe he uses and Ibanez. "El que no arriesga no gana" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopidoo2 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks for the useful tips everyone, Ill keep them in mind :wink: [http://woopidoo2.deviantart.com][Tip.it Moderator from Dec 10, 2006 to 03 Sep, 2008] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdavies90 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I actually don't think a plectrum would even be neccessary, with the thickness of the strings on a bass and how far apart they are I see no reason to use one. Maybe check your local music stores, take a tab for an easy looking song along with you and ask if you can try one of their basses, or even better if a friend has one go to their house and try it. If you go for the music shop method use a bit of acting and make out your definitely considering buying from THEIR shop, they'll be way more likely to allow it then. :wink: Sig by me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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