OldSchool54

Hi all, just a quick message to say that I finally got myself a bass. In the end I decided to buy a new one, a Yamaha TRBX504. I have a Yamaha 6 string Pacifica and it's a really well made instrument and although the 504 is a bit more than I originally wanted to pay the reviews are all pretty good. I also managed to pick up a Hohner bass amp locally for £18 so that will get me started. Thanks again. Phil

Stabilisers it is then. Lol.

Thanks guys, I'll check them all out and see what I can find. One other thing has come up while I was looking though, fretted or fretless for a beginner? OldSchool54

Thanks for all the brilliant replies everybody, once I've read through them all I'll see if there's a particular one that seems most popular and check out some of the suggested models. To answer a couple of the questions asked in the replies: I have Guitar Rig 5 on my pc and have a Behringer audio interface that my 6 string plugs into but also will get a bass amp once I have a bass guitar. I like almost all types of music except for (C)rap if you know what I mean;-) I'm thinking of spending about £300 or thereabouts and it seems like there's quite a few in that price range. Once again many thanks. OldSchool54

Hi folks, having just become interested in learning to play bass guitar I am wondering if anyone could suggest a good "starter" model? I'd prefer to buy a new one but am very willing to look at used if a particular model is highly recommended. I've noticed that the "P" and "Jazz" basses from Fender and Squire seem very popular but at the moment the latter would be my only option. Also 4 string or 5 string? which is best to start with? Any thoughts/advice would be much appreciated. Thanks OldSchool54