Thanks all, 
 
I have been reading the above and referring back and forth. 
Price is a deciding factor (for now) as I was looking at picking up something while i learn fairly cheap (sub£200) and then i can (& surely will) get picky later  
 
A song i would liek to be able to play would be Jamaican Funk by Tom Browne, as for other syles of music...i dunno, i have such a wide range of music I like and  just want to learn the basics (walk before i can run) 
 
I have looked at he links for the Bass Collections & the current one looks interesting so will pm. 
 
The links to dvd247 have got me intrigued (initial spend playing a big part here) so would appreciate some feedback on the following:[list] 
[*]J&D JB Vintage 1975 Bass Guitar Black 
[*]Epiphone EB-0 SG Style Bass Guitar, Cherry 
[*]J&D 150A Electric Bass Guitar, Satin Brown 
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Thanks 
Danny