Need some suggestions for bass.

[-=Squid=-]

ratm and primus easy? ok probably rage, but primus? less calypool's technique is waaaay to advanced for a starting bass player or even intermediate.

Uhh... Not really. As far as slap bass goes, his work isn't that challenging for an intermediate.

Ricker - The bass rig I mentioned above is more intermediate, both items cost about 650 each. The amp is great for practices (it sucks lugging an 8x10" cabinet, plus a 6 space rack full of stuff to each practice), the bass is great for starting out or stepping up to something better than say... An Ibanez GIO

If you have any questions about bass gear, or playing in general, I don't mind to help.

So I need to post up some pics and specs of my gigging bass rig

[Gunther_mag_user]

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!

[Wheelman]

I'm picking up an Ibanez gsr200 soon, not quite as nice as my old soundgear but it'll work until I can get my Fender Aerodine.

Snoop around your local pawn shops. you can sometimes find some good buys there. few years back I found a brand friggin new Carvin Probass 150 head and a 1x15 Bass Cabnet for $120, sold it for $175 and bought it back last month for $100, guess I made out on that deal huh?

Stay away from Wal*Mart I think the guy who thought the first act Bass was a good idea should be shot in the street.

Also www.musiciansfriend.com is a good place to puruse and get some good ideas.

[mr.mag218]

learn to play some buckethead. he rules on every guitar.

[Cameo]

ditto the musicians friend web site...

my bf has a simple fender p bass that he replaced the pickup on and uses a sans amp and umm i forgot his main amp..(sorry). the p bass' you can get for a 150 and the pick up was around 130... made it sound alot better. the sans amp is getting to be very popular with bands. Alot of the local pittsburgh bands impliment it... I know that my bf is one to really really research his things and get what is rated the best for the money.

[Spaztic Backman]

Loud Noises!

[Muzikman]

Fender P-Bass is always a nice choice.

I would also get just a bass amp. Even a cheap bass amp will sound better than a bass amp that is also a guitar amp. I have always been a fan of Ampeg and Hartke amps, but they might be a bit out of your price range.

[Gunther_mag_user]

Thanks for all the help! I appreciate it!