Members Jessz1 Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hello Bass forumites! I play guitar and drums and my girlfriend wants to learn to play bass. I told her I would buy her one and see if she likes it or not. I wouldn't mind having one around anyway if I ever decide to actually try and record anything. Anyway, I would like to spend around 3-400 bucks on something used. I want something comfortable and versatile. I was thinking something like a Fender P bass. She saw a Geddy Lee Fender and liked the way it looked. How are those? Also, I will need an amp. Something loud enough to hear over a set of drums would be nice. Any suggestions welcomed and thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hotblack Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 If she's going to need an amp, cable, etc... I'd go with one of the starter packs from Squier or Ibanez. If you want to go for just a bass, keep your eyes open for a used G&L Tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Does that $300-400 price tag include an amp? Or is that just for the bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jessz1 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 3-400 for just a bass. I will deal with the amp later. Probibly around the same budget for an amp when I get there. Around a grand for a bass and an amp. Good suggestion on the G&L. I had a nice G&L guitar that I should have never sold. I miss that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 300 will get you a used standard P or J bass. Both excellent choices. 500 will get you a used Geddy Lee. Also excellent. If you have a set limit for the total guitar and amp together, spend most of it on amp. Any bass plugged into a powerful amp will be heard over a drummer. The world's nicest sounding bass will be buried if you're underpowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 12, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 12, 2007 This was a recent suggestion I made in a similar thread last month: --- I could rock every one of my rehearsals and gigs with a SOLID bass and rig for about $750. I would apportion it $100 for a used bass (Squire affinity P), $50 for upgrades to bass (pots, jack, bridge), $300 for a used GK 800RB, $300 for a used 2x12 or 4x10 or pair of 1x15s. With $1,000 I'd spend more on the bass. At $1,500 I'd spend more on the cabinet(s). --- In your case I'd take that extra cash and get a used Fender Standard Precision or Jazz. If she is in love with the Geddy, it might be worth the extra cash for the added inspiration/quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 ^ Thread over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JazzButcher Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 if youre the fixer-upper type, id get a neat-looking thing off of ebay for cheap and then mess with it. or buy a used j-bass and make a cabinet with a 15" and get something to power it. it could be fun thats what i did when i started....well minus the j bass....i had/still have my guild b301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scary Bill Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 +1 on all above. You could also check out the ESP stuff. I am very imressed with the B-50http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-B50-Bass?sku=512723the only issue I seen was a little hum from the SC PU. The ones I played in stores were very nice, way better than a Squier Affinity at this price point. And at the $400 used you can get a very well built bass. They might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm a Fender guy, so I agree with everything posted above. If you're looking for a new bass with a more "modern" look, check out Dean. Dean makes some really nice stuff for the price, and you'll find some really good deals on eBay. Dean Edge 4 - $319.00 at Musician's Friend: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 What THEY said. Personally, with your budget and based on what you've said thus far, I'd go with a Mexican Fender and an Ampeg B100R. Just make SURE you get that Fender professionally set up for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 i vote the Geddy. it's a very easy bass to play because of the super thin neck. for a beginner, and a female beginner at that (hand strength, size), it may be just the thing. i have small hands and the Geddy felt just right for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EZ3X3 Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Your lady wants to play, and she likes the Geddy Lee, but you don't want to spend a lot of money, look into a used Schecter. Good bass @ a good price new or used, and she will like the way it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Your lady wants to play, and she likes the Geddy Lee, but you don't want to spend a lot of money, look into a used Schecter.Or, go with the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass for $279. That'll get you pretty close to the look, feel, and sound of the Geddy Lee Jazz at less than half the price. Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 those Squier VM Jazz Basses are very nice, I dig mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 you can spend 3 0r 4 hundred bucks on a Bass and not get any netter of a bass than this 199.00 Rogue LX 400 Pro I have the 4, 5 and 6 stringer of this model and I am sold out on them. It blows the Squiers and Dean clean out of the water trust me I have played them in compairison. You may want to consider a Yamaha RBX 170 which is also an awesome playing Bass for a fraction of what you were thinking of spending. The Squier will blow the Yamaha away in looks but the Yamaha sounds and plays every bit as good if not a little better IMO. you don"t have to spend a fortune to get good guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xdamagexx Posted December 12, 2007 Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Schecter,.. u need to surf Ebay.... since she's starting i would get her something used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jessz1 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thanks for the advice. Lots of good suggestions. I am going to take her to (gasp) Guitar center and see what she seems to like the most and then start looking for a good used deal on one. Honestly, I like the Geddy too so I will try and find her one if I can swing it money wise. Still not sure on an amp. Hopefully something pops up that will work for her. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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