Bass guitar for beginners
 

Hi there, I’m want to start learning bass guitar but was wondering if there are any recommendation for bass guitars for beginners? Hopefully something not too pricy but I’m not really sure price range either. Any recommendation would be appreciated.

Thanks

A Squier Jaguar or Jazzmaster would be a great choice. Both around $400 new but you can probably find used for about half of that.

Squire Affinity Jazz basses are good if you're looking for something with versatile tone capability for cheap

For precision styles basses look for something in the realms of a Yamaha BB234

Vintage V74s are good if you need a cheap fretless option with a body that makes you feel like Jaco Pastorius (but I doubt you'd want a fretless as a beginner)

Just a recommendation though, cant hurt to go to a music store that stocks basses and try some out for yourself

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You can find Peavey Milestone II's all day for $100 and they are excellent basses, the one I have sounds better then my 76 Fender.
Then get a Bass scale booklet and learn your scales.
I have been playing for 40+ years, make yourself practice 6 hours a week.
1 hour a day is best, now if I don't have a gig for friday or saturday night I practice like I was at a gig.
If you practice regular you will become good within a year. The 1st year is the roughest.

Songsterr

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I recomend you a Harley Benton bass guitars from Thoman...great guitars for not lot's of money..

I had the use of an semi acoustic bass when I first started playing.

If you look hard you might find a used Yamaha or Ibanez bass in that range, but anything that sells for $100 new is going to be trash.

I'd recommend a Fender Squier, too, but if possible, I'd buy one from a brick & mortar store and if there's any way you could get an experienced bass player (not someone who works in the store) to try them out for you. The quality of them can be inconsistent. I have some very expensive basses, but I've got a Squier Precision that's one of my favorites . . . it's one I stumbled into in a guitar shop in Idaho one time.

It wouldn't have to be a Precision. The other Squier models are fine, too. Squiers will run you from just over $200 to about $400 now. I wouldn't be averse to buying one online, but it's better if you can have someone experienced try a few out for you.

Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ:

Squier is Fender's budget-friendly brand, and the Affinity Series offers good quality at a reasonable price.
The Precision Bass PJ model provides both Precision and Jazz bass pickups for a versatile sound.
Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass:

This bass has a shorter scale length, making it easier for beginners to handle.
It's compact and lightweight, making it suitable for players of all ages.
Yamaha TRBX174EW:

Yamaha is known for producing reliable and affordable instruments.
The TRBX174EW offers good build quality, comfortable playability, and a variety of tones.
Epiphone EB-0:

The Epiphone EB-0 is a short-scale bass, which can be more comfortable for beginners.
It has a classic design and is known for its simplicity.
Sterling by Music Man SUB Ray4:

Sterling by Music Man offers budget-friendly versions of Music Man basses.
The SUB Ray4 is known for its great playability and versatile tonal options.
Fender Standard Precision Bass:

If you're willing to invest a bit more, the Fender Standard Precision Bass is a step up in quality.
It's a classic design and provides a solid foundation for learning.
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