TRadford

Goddammit. The Ibanez was bought whilst I was outside chatting to the bloke who delivers our firewood logs. I knew that would happen... Next choice then...

Ah ok, so it has like two knobs on one then?

Thanks for that, I think I'll go with the Ibanez then, unless I see something else in the next half hour or so!

Awesome, thanks!

Ibanez is looking good them. The only thing I forgot to mention, the Ibanez Im looking at only has 3 knobs, wheras a lot of other ones I have seen on online shops have 4. Is this something to be concerned about or is the 4 knob just a newer model? Also is the 3 knob one active or passive?, I cant seem to find it anywhere.

Im about to buy a bass, but Im not sure which to go for, its between these.. Vintage 800BL brand new £99 + £15 p&p Ibanez SR300 DX used £125 posted YAMAHA RBX374 used with chip on body £150 + £11 p&p Dean Rhapsody 5 string used for sale on this fourm £150 Im just a beginner, but fed up of the crappy unbrabded bass Im borrowing from a friend. I want something that I can resell if it turns out I cant play. I cant go to a shop to try any out at the moment as Im housebound My music styles are rock/metal, but as Im learning Ill play anything I think I can learn. Any others to chuck into the mix??

Must be something in the water. I joined today and am also in Gloucester!

Thanks all I think I'll be a home bassist, as I am drummer. Ive been there and done that with gigging bands in my teens, and to be honest its too much hassle. Im quite happy just playing for fun for myself. Maybe get a few friends over for a quiet jam, but certianly no gigs anywhere so a smallish practice amp should be adequate. Just trying to find a nice bass to suit. Im in a whole new world, and with so much choice, its a minefield. I want something good, but I have a very tight budget, as this may be a passing phase, so dont want to spend a fortune on gear. Quite happy with second hand stuff, but none of this cheap rubbish that falls to bits within minutes. This bass Im borrrowing now, is a no brand generic starter thing, or FEPOS as we say in the drum world. ( Far eastern piece of... well you can guess) and its terrible. So Im concerned that by even trying to play it will just put me off as it sounds and feels so bad. On the lookout for a yamaha or ibanez or similar for max of £150 and must be posted as I cant even drive at the moment due to the drugs Im on for my back. At least as Im off work for the week, I can surf Ebay all day for a bargain!!

Hi there. Long time drummer, first time bassist! I have been playing drums for about 15 years and still play, but neighbours and a bad back injury have meant I have had to cut back. I used to have a doodle on my brothers bass about 10 years ago, and always prefered it to guitar. Im hoping to try and learn properly, but I have start from the begining and work my way up. A friend has kindly offered me a Yamaha bass guitar for free, but I wont be able to get it until the 20th Sept and I have no idea on the model or even what state its in, so I may be on the lookout for a nice cheapish bass for myself. Currently borrowing a friends crappy starter bass, just to get the fingers going, but I think its probably going to do more harm than good in the long run! Hope to learn a lot here!! Tom