I am wanting to get one and learn how to play, and I was gonna ask a few questions first. I know a 4 string would be better to learn on, but what brands would you reccomend? I can't afford a warwick or anything like that, but any suggestions? I found one I really like, its a "Oscar Schmidt by Washburn" model OB44. At a music store here in town I can get it for $229.00, or I can get it online at crossroads music for about $140. Anyone ever ordered from them before, or can reccomend a good place offline to order from? Or they have a combo at that store, it's a "Crate" bass, amp, bag, tuner, etc for $400. But I can get the OS and an amp (possibly even bigger) and all for about the same price seperate.
The amp they had to match the guitar was $129.99, but it was only 10amp? Is that good enough to practice and learn with? They had one that was $99, but it was even smaller, still 10amp, though. I think it was an Alveraz or maybe Ibanez.
Thanks!
2006-09-30 08:46:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Here is the link to the guitar online....
http://www.crossroads-music.org/catalog/oscar_schmidt_ob44_electric_bass_guitar_by_washburn_4480763.htm
2006-09-30 08:49:22 · update #1
I've been playing bass for almost 2 years. I have an Ibanez GAX bass and a Fender Rumble 20w amp, and it works perfect for me. I gotta say, Ibanez makes some quality stuff. If you want something more "classic", like a Fender (or squire, their overseas-made company), Precision basses have a more boomy, bass sound, whereas jazz basses have a more open, singing sound (this confuses alot of people, so now you know early on :) As for amps, I've heard some bad stuss about Fenders, but the Rumble amps are pretty good for starting out.
Also, although Guitarcenter (musiciansfriend.com) has a large selection, I always endorse buying local. Even if it's a little bit more, it's worth supporting them.
Hope this helps!
2006-10-01 19:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by unopepito06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washburn makes a decent guitar. Need a bigger amp though, 25 or 30 watts will give you better tone. Check out musiciansfriend.com. Check out some of the Squier products too. Low price Fender entry level stuff.
2006-09-30 15:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out musicainsfriend.com
Ive gotten all my stuff from here. As far as prices go, since your starting out i would recommend getting either a Dean Edge 09 4-String Electric Bass Guitar for 119.99, or Rogue SX100B 4-String Electric Bass for 89.99. they also have packs you can get such as Dean Playmate Bass and Amp Pack,
The Dean Playmate Bass and Amp Pack includes the Dean Playmate Edge 09 Bass Guitar, Dean Bassola 10 Bass Amp, gig bag, tuner, cord, strap, and picks....
2006-09-30 16:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by ravensremorse00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with an ibanez for your first bass. then as you progress in your talents, sell it for cheap and pick up a fender.
2006-09-30 15:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋