How much you looking to spend? I've seen some very cheap ones that don't sound bad, and my wife just bought me a good 5 string for $600. When we looked, there was an Ibanez 4 string for $250, that actually played very well also. Not much for an opinion, but that's what i saw at the local music store here. I'd say, one of the things is, how does it fit your hands? Does it stay in tune? (kind of hard to tell with a short look, but...)bigwillz24 said:Ok first let me start off by saying I know nothing about a bass guitar, how to play one let alone the differance between a good one or a bad one; however, I plan on getting one for christmas.
I'm not even sure if I'll go anywhere with it.
So will any old cheap bass do?
What should I be looking for (besides a tutor) ?
I saw some in the store that would probably work. Can't remember exact prices, but there was a few form Ibanez, and a few Peavy's for around $200. I've got a real cheap Applause that I paid $200 for with an amp, about 20 years ago. It actually did me pretty well, and stays in tune. Do you have an amp, will you get one, or are you going to just record direct? Would you rather buy it at a store, or online? Here's a link to bass's at sameday music, just so you can see some of them.bigwillz24 said:Well considering I'm not buying it I better stick around 200 bucks if I plan getting anything at all.
jeffree said:
You could always restring it backwards, if necessary. This shouldn't be a problem, unless you want to play past the 12th fret.bigwillz24 said:Thanks J. I'll give that a shot...
I noticed that my options have narrowed down quite a bit considering I'm left handed.
lbanks said: