Best kind of bass guitar? (jazz, covers, band, Trumpet)

musicbaby · 10-30-2007, 10:36 PM

looking to learn to play bass. .
anyone know the best kind of bass guitar out there?
thanks

VocalsBass · 10-31-2007, 10:11 AM

Its how much $ you want to spend really. Ive owned a few different Fender Jazz bass's, 4-string & 5-string. First of all, I would buy a 5-string because most popular styles of today's music require a five if you want to mimic today's covers correctly. The Fender Music Man would be my choice if I went that route with a 4-string. But the guage spacing of the strings are just to close on the five's, etc. If you do go 5-string, make sure the brand you choose has the wider guage string spacing. What I recommend for a beginner or anyone is Ibenez, they use the wide guage spacing. I have a Ibenez 5-string GSR-205, Active pickups, Transparent Red. Beautiful bass guitar, And it play's with the action & sound better, or just as good as bass guitars that I have had well over $1000.oo in. I payed a total of $300.oo for the Ibenez, including a new hard shell guitar case. So by far, I recommend Ibenez for a good low end bass. Good Luck!

Mr.Monumental · 11-10-2007, 05:23 AM

If you dont have alot of money to play about with go for Ibenez. Have a good starting range. Look for the Ibanez Soundgear.

But really cant go wrong with a fender Jazz

((Providing you have the money, and happen to be certain you wont enjoy the trumpet or darts more after a few weeks of BassssI'n))

thebassistX · 11-23-2007, 06:13 AM

different brands have different feels
i would advise u to play around with different brands of basses to see which one u like the most

spook · 01-16-2008, 09:52 AM

Try every one in the shop - you might surprise yourself.

It doesn't always follow that spending more money will get you a better bass, although the high-end basses are generally better made, with more expensive materials, there are still some expensive "planks" out there.

If you're just starting out,and want a cheap, functional instrument, you'll not go far wrong looking at the Squier and Epiphone ranges.

Thing is, once you get round to high-end basses,(and you will if you're a serious player), you might want to consider going to a builder and having an instrument made to exactly your specifications.

xtrabenbassist15 · 06-04-2008, 02:04 PM

my personal favorite type of bass are Trabens. they have awesome tone and sustain, and they look awesome.

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10-30-2007, 10:36 PM
musicbaby Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	Best kind of bass guitar? looking to learn to play bass. . anyone know the best kind of bass guitar out there? thanks

10-31-2007, 10:11 AM
VocalsBass Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.E. Ohio. Posts: 179	Its how much $ you want to spend really. Ive owned a few different Fender Jazz bass's, 4-string & 5-string. First of all, I would buy a 5-string because most popular styles of today's music require a five if you want to mimic today's covers correctly. The Fender Music Man would be my choice if I went that route with a 4-string. But the guage spacing of the strings are just to close on the five's, etc. If you do go 5-string, make sure the brand you choose has the wider guage string spacing. What I recommend for a beginner or anyone is Ibenez, they use the wide guage spacing. I have a Ibenez 5-string GSR-205, Active pickups, Transparent Red. Beautiful bass guitar, And it play's with the action & sound better, or just as good as bass guitars that I have had well over $1000.oo in. I payed a total of $300.oo for the Ibenez, including a new hard shell guitar case. So by far, I recommend Ibenez for a good low end bass. Good Luck!

11-10-2007, 05:23 AM
Mr.Monumental Groupie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	If you dont have alot of money to play about with go for Ibenez. Have a good starting range. Look for the Ibanez Soundgear. But really cant go wrong with a fender Jazz ((Providing you have the money, and happen to be certain you wont enjoy the trumpet or darts more after a few weeks of BassssI'n))

11-23-2007, 06:13 AM
thebassistX Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 99	different brands have different feels i would advise u to play around with different brands of basses to see which one u like the most

01-16-2008, 09:52 AM
spook Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 44	Try every one in the shop - you might surprise yourself. It doesn't always follow that spending more money will get you a better bass, although the high-end basses are generally better made, with more expensive materials, there are still some expensive "planks" out there. If you're just starting out,and want a cheap, functional instrument, you'll not go far wrong looking at the Squier and Epiphone ranges. Thing is, once you get round to high-end basses,(and you will if you're a serious player), you might want to consider going to a builder and having an instrument made to exactly your specifications. __________________ It seems that lately, everybody's crying in their beer - I know that only the good die young - That's why I'm still here!

06-04-2008, 02:04 PM
xtrabenbassist15 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 12	my personal favorite type of bass are Trabens. they have awesome tone and sustain, and they look awesome.