Trademe Bass Guitars...(just a query)

junwei89 · Post by **junwei89** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:05 pm

Hi ^^,

I've been looking at getting a 'cheap' bass guitar just to play around on a bit, as i play guitar. I just want to play a few songs I hear now and then...because those bass lines are really addictive ^^;. Any tips or suggestions on what to look out for or what i should get? I was looking at some bass guitars on trademe and i found this one (link below), I'm just wondering if it would be any good?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instrume ... 854284.htm

Thank for the help in advance, I really appreciate.

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:14 pm

Not for me, but all that means is that I don't like it. It may well be perfect for anyone else. Its cheap - check! It'll probably be just fine if you're not gonna be a serious bassist - check!

foal30 · Post by **foal30** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:20 pm

'tis a pretty desirable shape that one.
if your keen you better get in before Timi.

Post by Bg » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:42 pm

do you want to play bass or do you want to look cool ?

If you want to learn bass, get a nice responsive bass that has no buzzy frets, sounds good and doesn't look like something kiss spat out 20 years ago. Go for a classic shaped bass that is comfortable to play, and you'll want to play it more

Don't follow trends, create them!

Post by Bg » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:44 pm

foal30 wrote:'tis a pretty desirable shape that one.
if your keen you better get in before Timi.

you don't want it yourself

junwei89 · Post by **junwei89** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:30 pm

bluesgeek wrote:do you want to play bass or do you want to look cool ?

If you want to learn bass, get a nice responsive bass that has no buzzy frets, sounds good and doesn't look like something kiss spat out 20 years ago. Go for a classic shaped bass that is comfortable to play, and you'll want to play it more Don't follow trends, create them!

So are there any basses you would recommend? Any cheap brands (which are decent)? Thanks for the advice btw ^^

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:48 am

What is your definition of cheap?

bluesbass · Post by **bluesbass** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:35 am

Check this one out... its a great bass!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instrume ... 138659.htm

foal30 · Post by **foal30** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:48 am

no.

a body is superfluous for a Guitar remember?

Post by Bg » Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:39 pm

bluesbass wrote:Check this one out... its a great bass!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instrume ... 138659.htm

*cough* anyone we know

junwei89 · Post by **junwei89** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:39 pm

Rog wrote:What is your definition of cheap?

Sorry for not mentioning before, about $200-300

Post by Bg » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:35 pm

2nd hand squire p or jazz, that should be in your budget, and you can always upgrade it

Post by Bg » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:36 pm

or a hohner headless - mine was about $300 which was a bargain, the body had snapped in two at some stage though

junwei89 · Post by **junwei89** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:54 pm

bluesgeek wrote:2nd hand squire p or jazz, that should be in your budget, and you can always upgrade it

Thanks for the advice, would you suggest getting a 4, 5 or 6 six string bass?

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:58 pm

Whatever floats your boat. If there's a song I can't play on a 4 string, its probably not a song from the type of music I enjoy. However, at your price range - I doubt you'd find a 5 or 6'er.