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[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1455789000' post='2982381'] A sticky along the lines of "TalkBass's" [i]"How to get Started"[/i]would be a good idea IMO . http://www.talkbass.com/threads/how-to-get-started.1098564/ [/quote] I'd be willing to run it ?

Welcome dude

Beginner question alert ! What's with the coloured material I sometimes see on the ends of some strings, usually red ?

Not that I can jam, but I know attempting to play with others will really bring my playing on. So if anyone wants a beginner to try and jam with them then pm me

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1455715032' post='2981727'] I agree with what most people are saying, just don't be afraid to ask about things. That said, i wouldn't mind seeing a section with just some stickies featuring FAQs that we get on the site. [/quote] Yeah, maybe a FAQ sticky would be a good idea. Like I say, my original post wasn't a knock at the forum which is superb. Just an observation from a beginners point of view

Cher s for the advice everyone. I realise another 'what strings' post can be a bit laborious. I also realise that part of learning is hardening my fingers up

I did Kodiak, he was the one that told me to lol !

What have I started lol !

I know for you experienced people,the what strings question maybe a pain to keep answering but the trouble is as a beginner I don't have the experience to know what's good and what's not. I'm just after quality strings that will be easier to play for my fingers

Have ordered a set of Status strings and some D'addario exl170's

I'm having a lesson with Scott on Thursday and hopefully will get to try one of his

Lol. I meant cops that play bass

Are they any good ?

As above really

I hear ya, but a lot of posts from a beginners view seem like they are in a foreign language. I do search the forum but sometimes I feel like asking what would be considered by most as dumb questions. Esp when it comes to amps, cabs and effects. I actually had no idea what a cab was until I went into a local music shop . Dont get me wrong this is not a knock at the forum, just a thought that's all. As we all go along on this journey we all learn 😀

This may well have been suggested, but would it be beneficial to have a beginners section ? I am one myself and would like to see one. Just a thought that's all 😀

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1455573975' post='2980441'] For me, I always liked the Mustang/Musicmaster shape, so I got a cheapie Squier Badtz-Maru. It weighs nothing, it was easily customisable following a headstock accident, plays easier and sounds a bit more whumpy than an equivalent 34" scale bass and it's fun. Let's also not forget these are serious instruments too. Short isn't the remotest bit silly. [/quote] Amen to that, coz I is a short arse !

Genuine question and not meant as a knock at all. I'm a beginner and would like to know why go short scale ?

I was only talking about a simple t shirt , just to show I play. Nothing else