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[quote name='The Burpster' post='207341' date='May 27 2008, 04:19 PM']Read this post above..... which should give you an idea about parts you should aim to get. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8009"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8009[/url] The Yamahas make very good beginner basses and quite competant instruments. I started with one and I'm sure there are quite a few that have on here. The 414 is just as competant as the 614 and very nice to play.[/quote] Already read, thanks. Hmm could you highlight the differences between the two models? There are a couple of comparisons around but to me they don't make too much sense. I have been doing my research but still... And thank you Jobiebass, will add what you've said to my list of possibles. Would you always say second hand though? Any advantage (except for the obvious) for buying new? I have nothing against it, it's just I don't do eBay (I'm 16) and my parents don't like the idea. My next door neighbour is coming round this afternoon to talk to them about it . Thanks for being so helpful so far! -H

[quote name='neepheid' post='207330' date='May 27 2008, 04:09 PM']Is that budget total - ie: do you need to factor an amp into that as well?[/quote] More replies in less than a minute! Err... Well... I think actually it will be just the bass itself. The budget is really there to take out the guilt factor from allowing my parents to splash out on me. It was my birthday a while ago and they said they would fork out but they spent a whole lot of money on me recently so I don't want that again. I would buy a small practice amp myself I'll have about £70 to spend on that alone probably. -H

Thanks Hamster. There's one Pewter one for sale on the forums which is Hemel Hempstead collect-only, none on eBay and I can't find any shops which stock it in the south to try one out. Thanks though, awaiting more recs! -H

Well I'm totally new here: first post, first day. All I can say so far is that this is great to see a proper UK-based forum. I'm looking to start out, been obsessed with the bass for some time now and it's finally time (GCSEs over soon) to get going and start up. All I need is some expert advice from you all here as to which bass I should start out with. I have been enticed by a neighbour to start out with a high-flyer (to keep and cherish) but others have recommended starting mid or low range. My budget is fairly low (around £300 max). I have seen (and been wowed by) the Yamaha BB614. That's not to say that I *have* to get this one and am open to criticism etc for this impulse choice. Where should I start? -Hugh