Cheap or exspensive Bass???

Question

I want to start playing bass so since I have never actually tried it out should I buy a not so exspensive bass first to try it out and see if I really like it so either way I go I don't waste my money? Cuz I know I really want to play so I don't think it would be wasting my money. But just buy cheaper for beginners? Where would I buy one walmart or somewhere a little more exspensive than that for begining? Thank you for helping....

Answer 1

lol, i hate to say it buy my first bass was a.... wait for it... first act... thats right... a wal*mart brand bass... but it did the job... i learned on it.... now im rocking out on an ibanez \m/... it would be smarter to buy a beginner kit, they usually come with a bass, amp, strap, bag, book, and some other things too to help you get started....

Answer 2

Buy a cheap one first. If you don't like it then your safe and if you do like playing bass then it will take you a lot of time before your good enough to actually crave and tell the difference between cheap and expensive guitars. Also cheap ones are excellent for practicing.

Answer 3

Go to a music store where you can actually play the bass you're considering buying before you actually buy it. This is important, because expensive doesn't alway mean quality.

Answer 4

Try your local music shops for used bass. Sometimes they play better than new ones. They tend to take on their own character.

Answer 5

buy an inexpensive bass first (they will be less expensive if you change your music path) you can always trade it in after one year for a better one if your playing and interests grow...good luck!

Answer 6

my first pick would be an ibanez starter bass
(try sam ash,my friend got his gibson sg special there for 750 bucks in perfect shape)