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DJ-Puck	Date: July 15, 2005 @ 9:04 PM hey just wanted to ask if anyone has a idea on whats a good starting bass and tips on playing
bender	Date: July 18, 2005 @ 2:48 PM heres one please dont
bender	Date: July 18, 2005 @ 2:48 PM heres one please dont
DigitalEntropy	Date: July 30, 2005 @ 7:18 PM for a starting bass i wouldnt suggest anything too expensive obviously. you dont wanna start playing bass and then realize that you dont enjoy it that much. as for tips on playing. just pick a cd you enjoy and play along with it. theres a lot of books out there that will teach you valuable lessons in bassology for the first couple of months you have your bass dont stop playing it. play it while you watch tv or while you chill infront of the computer. the more you use it the more comfortable youll become with it (and the faster you will learn) good luck
just2ska	Date: August 1, 2005 @ 5:43 PM make sure to use a condom
GeneHilbert	Date: August 2, 2005 @ 5:16 PM The new Fender Squires are decent - $250 to $300 new..... I don't recommend buying anything as personal as an instrument on Ebay - but I know people that have....... I'm way too picky for that. But pawn shops and used instruments stores are perfect places to find a decent instrument – that are playable and affordable. If you know someone that you trust and that plays very well and has for YEARS - ask them to help or go to stores with you - most quality players are more than happy to help. You’ll need an amp as well for an electric bass - a good used amp can go for $300 up - be very cautious with amps - check speaker and amplifier quality - listen carefully – no popping, buzzing or distortion should be present to at least ¾ volume. No rips or tears in the cover or grill…….. NO damage – if it’s been dropped, a costly repair bill might be next. Always remember - buyer beware…………. Once you buy it - it yours.
just2ska	Date: August 3, 2005 @ 10:21 PM and make sure you use a condom
blueyes2112	Date: August 4, 2005 @ 4:58 AM you could always try a kewl cheap german website, their bass's a brand called Harley Benton are very good for the money about £110, www.thomann.de and they will send them to anywhere
Bunghole44	Date: August 6, 2005 @ 9:38 PM i say look for a bass that would normally be too expensive that is a scratch and dent or b stock. i am a rabid fan of the j bass and that i what i would recommend (not to say that they will be the best for you). as far as playing, learn music theory early and you will know more than most bassists and guitarists and have an edge as far as joining a band/jamming goes. Remember, as a musician you go through plateaus. If you get stuck, dont get discouraged, because one day something will click and you'll look back on your problems as child's play. Good Luck!
DigitalEntropy	Date: September 13, 2005 @ 9:58 AM Schecter puts out some quality basses for around $400-500 if i had money i would definately pick up one.
100thmonk	Date: January 3, 2006 @ 11:05 PM
spooj	Date: January 18, 2006 @ 2:09 PM buy yourself a terrible bass barely staying in tune and looks like the dogs been gnawing on it.. the action should be so high,you can crawl underneath it.. after several months,this should make you fairly hardened!!!...play this kinda crap and you;l be able to play anything and appreciate it

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