Gary Bloomfield Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hello, need advice please looking at getting back to learning bass been a long time since last picked up a bass Delemia im left handed do i buy a cheaper set up ie chicargo or the likes to learn or do i buy something a bit better that i will not not have to replace once i become better max budget for bass practice amp and any other bits and pieces £500 Cheers in advance Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Welcome Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekomatic Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Hi Gary! You should be able to get yourself a decent setup within that budget, at least to start out on - have a look in the Bass Guitars and Amps and Cabs sections to see what people are recommending at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 15/10/2022 at 10:19, Gary Bloomfield said: Hello, need advice please looking at getting back to learning bass been a long time since last picked up a bass Delemia im left handed do i buy a cheaper set up ie chicargo or the likes to learn or do i buy something a bit better that i will not not have to replace once i become better max budget for bass practice amp and any other bits and pieces £500 Cheers in advance Gary Hi Gary, First of all, welcome! With regards to gear, you can't go wrong with Yamaha, my first bass was an RBX270, light, plays amazingly (I have had it professionally set up) and the tone is good enough for most gigs, plus you avoid paying the Fender premium! Nothing wrong with Squier or Fender obviously they are solid guitars! Ibanez make some great gear as well. Ashdown make some great amps that will be good for practice and for as you start to improve. If you have a budget of £500 and you are more than happy to spend that on your bass gear, buy second hand and get good equipment! You can get a brilliant set up in that budget that could last you years. The joy of second hand is that unless you trash the gear, you're unlikely to lose a huge amount if you decided to sell! For example, I bought an Ashdown cab for £80, it's not the best but I could sell it for exactly what I paid with no issues! The buy/sell section of this forum is great because it is unlikely that anyone here would sell you anything dodgy knowingly. You can always post questions on bass chat and the hive mind will always be on hand to help if we can! Whilst buying a £15,000 guitar won't make you a better player obviously, there is a hell of a difference between the very cheaply made unknown brand guitars and the trusted (yamaha/ibanez/fender and their subsidiaries) brands "beginner" ranges! Some of the budget gear is horrible to play and could put you off rather than encourage you to continue playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bloomfield Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks for your input have looked at and read some poor reviews on a few cheap end brands yamaha ibanez and squirer are the main 3 i have been viewing im a lefty so selection is a bit harder choice wise Ibanes can buy new for £250 ish squirer £370. Yamaha a bit more Would love a preloved one but at this time it may have to be new can't see anything within travel range but will keep a look out You know of any other buying sites i can look at cheers Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gary Bloomfield said: Thanks for your input have looked at and read some poor reviews on a few cheap end brands yamaha ibanez and squirer are the main 3 i have been viewing im a lefty so selection is a bit harder choice wise Ibanes can buy new for £250 ish squirer £370. Yamaha a bit more Would love a preloved one but at this time it may have to be new can't see anything within travel range but will keep a look out You know of any other buying sites i can look at cheers Regards Gary Keep an eye on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Ebay, Reverb all are great places to find some great gear at bargain prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bloomfield Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Cheers just found ibanez sr300 on FB @ 175 and a sire v7 @260 Asked for more info Cheers for your hemp appreciated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Gary Bloomfield said: Cheers just found ibanez sr300 on FB @ 175 and a sire v7 @260 Asked for more info Cheers for your hemp appreciated Both great choices! Post some photos when you've got one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bloomfield Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Will do not had any reply from vendor Think i'll sack that one off and continue my search life is full of messers i asume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 There was a time cheap instruments were awful , that’s changed. Many today are quite nice. Good players that hold a setup. So settle on one and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 16/10/2022 at 16:03, nekomatic said: Hi Gary! You should be able to get yourself a decent setup within that budget, at least to start out on - have a look in the Bass Guitars and Amps and Cabs sections to see what people are recommending at the moment. Harley Benton are releasing a Jazz lefty in surf green. They are being talked about on these pages. Maybe the best value you will find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 15/10/2022 at 10:19, Gary Bloomfield said: Hello, need advice please looking at getting back to learning bass been a long time since last picked up a bass Delemia im left handed do i buy a cheaper set up ie chicargo or the likes to learn or do i buy something a bit better that i will not not have to replace once i become better max budget for bass practice amp and any other bits and pieces £500 Cheers in advance Gary Harley Benton are releasing a Jazz lefty in surf green. They are being talked about on these pages. Maybe the best value you will find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bloomfield Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Hi guys finally bit the bullet After more than half a dozen people saying i got one for sale then not getting back to me with a response when i was willing to buy i've bought new ibanez sr300 and a fender rumble happy it was within budget Only con isthe rumble has a euro plug so ordered a convertor as fender states if i cut it offwill invalidate warrenty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, Gary Bloomfield said: Hi guys finally bit the bullet After more than half a dozen people saying i got one for sale then not getting back to me with a response when i was willing to buy i've bought new ibanez sr300 and a fender rumble happy it was within budget Only con isthe rumble has a euro plug so ordered a convertor as fender states if i cut it offwill invalidate warrenty Great choice on the Ibanez, the SR's are great instruments and good luck with everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bloomfield Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thanks Tim i had narrowed it down to the ibanez and the squirer ibanez came in best in all reviews and a tad cheaper on price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Ibby SR... Luverly... Just get a new UK mains lead rather than a dodgy converter... If the Amp was new, give the shop a shout, they might have a spare... UK sales should be sold with the correct lead... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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