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Old 01-06-2009, 04:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 01-06-2009, 04:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Ibanez has some good starter packs for basses.
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Old 01-06-2009, 04:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I saw a few at some of the stores websites but im not really a bass player just looking for something just under 150.00
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Old 01-06-2009, 05:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Fender Squire is solid as fuck. Just over 100 or something like that.
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I saw a few at some of the stores websites but im not really a bass player just looking for something just under 150.00
pawn shops are your friend, especially at that price range. don't bite on the first thing you see either.
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Old 01-07-2009, 11:11 AM   #6 (permalink)
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i usually go to pawn shops thats where i got my other rig.. just looking around for something to fiddle with..
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Old 02-17-2009, 06:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I'm just learning- rented a Squier Bass, I have nothing to compare it to, but it's pretty comfortable. Any other ideas for beginner basses or is that the best choice?

I definitely will buy one but I'm also interested in checking out some second-hand stuff as well... Any suggestions for brands that would be solid if used?
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Old 02-18-2009, 02:17 AM   #8 (permalink)
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squire's are fine for starting out. ibanez also makes great entry level basses too, same with samick and peavey (especially if you want a really narrow neck)
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Thanks, I found someone selling a used Samick with some crappy 15 watt amp for $150, does that sound pretty reasonable?
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yeah that's a pretty fair price. just make sure the neck is straight and the tuning pegs are solid.
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