The_Limey

Gentlemen Again thank you for your input. I have now purchased a Bass. Whilst the Harley Benton was favoured, I chose to go into PMT and bought an Aquity https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/antiquity-aq-pb-bass-guitar-black Mind you I ended up spending more than I needed and went for the Fender amp https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-mustang-lt50-guitar-amp BUT i have one issue. Maybe its because Im not used to it, but I'm having issues with using my forefinger on the fret. It doesnt reace very well. The irritating thing is im 6 foot bloody 3 yet have small hands and fingers . Any tips ?

Ah now I'm confused again. I'm looking at the Harley Bentons and there seems more than just that. PJ-Style JB-Style PB-Style Hollowbody Prog Elegant Offset M-Style Which one is the P Bass?😄

Gentlemen Thanks for all your advice. Some mentioned I recognised. Ibanez Ive always liked the look of. However many of you have mention the Harley Benton so I'll have a look As my music preference is more on the punk/new wave sound would i be correct getting P bass would be more beneficial?

I've just had a look. There are indeed some cheap Harley Benton basses. Ones at 80-90 quid. How would these compare to a cheaper from 3rd Avenue or Max gigbit?

Thanks for the advise. I do get where you are coming from. But you say why buy just a decent bass? Well cost for a start. I dont aim to be established in any way or be in a band. Way too old and starting too late for all that. I'm just after something that I can learn to play along with music of the late 70 early 80s Post punk era

I'm getting an old fart and musically I love Synths. Electronic music in the guise of Gary Numan and Ultravox etc. But I'm really appreciating the bass. Well always did but now I actually want to have go at learning. Ibanez and Squire etc. I recognise those but if I'm honest I'm one of those that can lose interest quickly or rather get frustrated then give in. That said I still want to have a go and keep looking at those Bass packs that includes a small amp and strap etc. I've seen cheap ones on PMT but on Amazon (of course) there are cheaper. Now as far as im concerned everything gets made in China anyway. Now sound wise according to a YouTube reviewer 5 of these under $100 they aren't that bad but it's more of build quality like the fret being rough and causing finger issues. Or crappy strings. Any help would be appreciated. I want to buy cheap as long as it sounds OK or at least what I'm learning comes out correct