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 ?

16 minutes ago, Harlequin74 said:

You cant go wrong with a good P bass!

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?

32 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

Dipping your toe in the world of guitar/bass is so accessible these days.

 

Harley Benton are the best bang for your buck, and they have a bass in nearly all shapes and tastes. 

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?

17 minutes ago, jd56hawk said:

Might be a better idea to buy a good bass and then pick up a little practice amp. Those package deals aren't really good deals. We're talking bottom-line basses and you'll eventually have to buy something better if your serious.

I'm not saying they're bad basses, but why buy a decent bass when you can buy a great bass for a good price?

I've seen too many people quit because they bought the wrong bass. Don't be one of them. 

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