Members MWBonfiglio Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Hey everyone. I'm the singer in a hard rock band. My bassist only has one bass, and we have songs in two different tunings. I want him to have a second one so that we don't have to sit on stage while he tunes. So, I figure I'll buy a bass. Hey, maybe I'll end up learning how to play it, and I'm sure it will come in handy either way. But for now, I know nothing about bass guitars. So if anyone can recommend what kind of bass I should get I would really appreciate it. I want something quality, and I can afford to drop some money on it ($800-$150
Members BEAD Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 What kind of music do y'all play?What kind of bass does he have now?
Members zachoff Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Depends... If you play rock, get a Gibson T-Bird. If you play a lot of different stuff, get a Peavey Cirrus or one of the Ibanez BTBs with the Bartolini electronics. Also might look at a USA Schecter Model T. Bitchin' bass. --edit-- I've always played a 4 & have been in rock, metal, and ska bands.
Members MWBonfiglio Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Posted October 7, 2005 He plays a Westone. It was a gift from his ex-gf, so it's more sentimental then quality. But this bass would be for me. So I'm more worried about what will serve me best then him. Besides, I may have another bassist someday. The more equipment I have the more options I have to help my band. We are currently in a hard rock/rock band. Also, let me know if I should go 4 or 5 string bass. Thanks everyone. Mike
Members BEAD Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 I'd probably shop around for a nice precision or precision copy.Nice well rounded basses, imho.
Members ARES Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 you can get all the recommendations you want, but none of them matter if you don't like playing a particular bass. go to a music store and start picking basses off the wall, then you'll know what you want. that being said, you should get a music man sterling.
Members MWBonfiglio Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Posted October 7, 2005 That's how I pick guitars, but I don't want to be the idiot in the store who can't play bass trying bass guitars out! I know, I shouldn't give an F. What can I say, I'm vain.
Members BEAD Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Originally posted by MWBonfiglio That's how I pick guitars, but I don't want to be the idiot in the store who can't play bass trying bass guitars out! I know, I shouldn't give an F. What can I say, I'm vain. Be the idiot who plays a few notes and really listens to them ring out. Then, play a scale or two for the feel of the neck. Then check the neck for dead spots and stuff. Then put the bass back with a pretty decent impression of it. Music store bass wankery is totally not called for if you're actually looking for a bass instead of showing off.
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