I'm new and I don't really know what kind to get.
2006-11-14 17:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by rk_927 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
ive got a washburn...its awesome
fenders are always good too
why dont you try going to your local guitar store and asking somone...they're usually cool there
(dont go to walmart or kmart or media play or target they are horrible know nothing about anything, AND will try to get you to buy ANYTHING)
=) hope that helps
2006-11-14 18:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by divided skye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much you can afford and how big your hands are.
Fender Precision (American Made) is the Workhorse standard
Fender Jazz for smaller hands
Rickenbacher for people who like to play bass like it's a lead guitar (but the neck is fragile, so be careful)
An interesting low cost one is the Steinbergen Conn Bass. It's basically a wooden version of the Steingergen made by Conn but with the Steinbergen tail piece.
The Steinbergen Graphite stick bass is quite interesting, if you can get behind that one!
Gibson SG Bass is OK.
Hoffner Violin Bass is still a really nice instrument!
Yamaha Bass is a nice Fender copy
Ibanez Bass is a nice Gibson copy
Four string is the most common
Most important to remember is that Bass Strings are expensive, upwards to $40 a set!
2006-11-14 18:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the advice already offered is good.
How big are you? Bass guitars can be heavy. The Aria IGB range are excellent instruments, and are considerably lighter than the Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker basses. SOME of the Yamaha basses are also quite light.
If you are a teenager and have not yet finished growing, a heavy bass could damage your spine and give you a stoop.
2006-11-15 03:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by ICH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a fender. its great for beginners
2006-11-14 18:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonxyzzz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋