I live in Baltimore and am going to get a bass guitar. So far i have thought about Guitar Center but i don't know if they are the best?
2007-01-26 02:42:57 · 9 answers · asked by deadcatgirl14 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
It's very important to "feel" the bass before you buy it. Guitar Center sometimes has good deals (depending on what you are buying) but more importantly, Guitar Center (at least here in Houston) allows you to negotiate the price. Usually I can talk them down at least 10% (enough to cover taxes) and sometimes I can get them to throw in extras, like a cable, or a strap (like a $20 item).
It's really tough to decide on a bass, but make sure you try lots of basses before you decide. And even if you don't plan to buy an expensive bass, try some of the ones out of your price range to help guide to basses that might be close to something that feels good. For instance, a Music Man bass ($1500) feels (and sounds in my opinion) very much like the Schecter Custom ($600). And I like the look of the Schecter better... So I saved myself $900. Had I only looked at the ones I thought I wanted, I would have missed it.
Also consider what types of gigs you are doing. For instance, a punk rock band might have a higher chance of damaging equipment than say a country band. Also, don't pay for a great deal of money if the bands you play with can't hear the $1000 difference in the pick-ups. That's not a slam against the band, but there isn't a real reason to buy something like that if it won't be heard, so play to the occasion. Later on, if you decide to play for different bands, you can always sell and/or buy a new one.
Feel free to write me via my profile for more discussion.
Thanks!
2007-01-29 07:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by Doob_age 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NEVER buy an instrument without playing it first- you never know what you're getting.
I used to go to a place in Rockville- I think it was called Veneman Music- huge place, very helpful (this was many years ago, of course).
Guitar Center is OK but they might be a little pricey. But if you buy from a local vendor, you can almost always get a few freebies and have them throw in a few service visits for free. It's worth knowing that you can go down the street if you have a problem- try doing that from the internet.
2007-01-26 04:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by D-Zyne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guitar Center/Ebay
2016-05-24 01:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say make a trip to guitarcenter, then go home and look for that bass on the internet at music123.com There, you can probably get a better deal. However, if guitarcenter is too far out of the way, check out the internet.
2007-01-26 02:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with both D-Zyne and doob_age...try before you buy.
A buddy of mine told me that he played bass way back in the day and he didnt have time to play anymore. Now, I was thinking about renting one, just to check it out...but he said he'd lend me his for a couple weeks. And I eventually bought it from him,
Especially if you're going the second-hand route...try before you buy is a good way to go. eBay probably has some good ones out there, but you never know what'll happen to it in shipping.
Best of luck in your search!
2007-01-29 14:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by luke_r1996 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try a pawn shop. I've never seen a pawn shop with a guitar shortage.
2007-01-26 02:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by yogidog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBAY. Most definitely the best place to find great items at a reasonable price.
2007-01-26 02:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by julie_ramrattan2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some on ebay. Here's a link to them
2007-01-26 03:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best place would be a shop that sells them
2007-01-26 02:47:10 · answer #9 · answered by Russell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋