Need advice from AO Bass Players

[paintballfiend]

I want to start playing the bass really soon, so I have a question. What would be a good biginner bass package? I don't have a lot of cash to spend, but I plan to upgrade soonif I reallylike playing.

[personman]

The squire bass pack is a very nice deal. My little brother one got one and he seems to be happy with it. Squire in general is usually a great value for beginners.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Stop-Dreaming-Start-Playing-Affinity-Jazz-Bass-Pack-With-Fender-Rumble-15-Amp?sku=513295
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Stop-Dreaming-Start-Playing-Affinity-P-Bass-Pack-With-Fender-Rumble-15-Amp?sku=513289

:)

[finnmanpa]

I got the Yamaha RBX-170 and I love it;

http://www.yamaha.com/guitars/products/productdetail/0,,CNTID%253D60160%2526CTID%253D600009%2526CNTYP%2 53DPRODUCT,00.html

This has a great sound and a really meaty neck, which adds to the sustain.

The only thing I did to it was have the guys at Sam Ash take the stock plastic nut off the end and replace it with a Corian one. The Corian nut really adds even more sustain, where as the plastic nut tends to dampen the string vibrations more.

I am actually a 6 string guitar player. I play out live and get paid to do weddings and stuff. I bought this bass only as a back up to have in case I was asked to play bass. So I only spent $170 for the bass on sale, and $25 for the Corian nut mod, but I get great compliments on my sound all the time when I play this bass. Professional musicians do a double take and can't believe I am only playing an "entry" model bass.

As for an amp, look for a small used practice amp from Guitar Center, Sam Ash, or a big name place. Hope this helps.

[dave p]

www.rondomusic.com

best bang for the buck, i have played many of these now and they are miles ahead of any squier. and they are cheaper.