Bass Guitar Players

[Mystake]

I just picked up an Ibanez GSR100EX BK

I've never played guitar before in my life so this outta be fun. My house mate's been playing for 8 years and bought a 700$ accoustic. I paid about 250 for this one.

[mexico]

idk about that model, the action is probably really high but that can be helped, if you find that u hate playing bass try using some higher end equipment(go to guitar center)

i have an ibanez bass dont know the model but it is really high action (high off the fretboard) i leave it that way cuz its my practice bass but whenever i play onstage i use my buddys purple 5 string that he built to the specs of fieldys bass(korn) i love it and the action is really low and smooth but i use bass onstage like once a month. im mainly a guitar player/singer so im not that great with the bass

[BPKOTA98]

I have been looking at Bass Guitar's here lately, I want to learn how to play.

[Jarheadoo7]

learn the root notes.. then get familiar with jazz runs.. everyone from lisa minellie to kriptic korpse uses jazz runs..

also tab is a big help too.. fretplay.com i suggest starting on some easy songs like steve miller "the joker" to get the idea of how tablature works..

[Mystake]

my asshole house mate grabbed my bass guitar and started jamming on it. I'm extremely envious but at the same time its awesome.

Pretty psyched to learn.

[Mystake]

started practicing with seven nation army and smoke on the water




fingers are hurting. also, new laptop so the touchpad is still rough where my old one was worn down and soft.

[bogieboy]

if the action is high, pull that cover off by the nut(the top of the fret board and tighten up the thingy in there...try it, adjust as needed...BTW i am not a bassist, but have 3 guitars, one of which i built from scratch to the specs of a martin D28 after it was done, a buddy of mine that has 3 d 28s played mine and said it was waaaaaaaayyyyyy better action than his...then again i spent around 10 hrs tuning the neck.....

[modain]

My bass is an Intense Blue (actually Satin Blue Metallic) Yamaha BB404. Entry level in the Nathan East designs. It plays well, sounds great, light and balanced, and was pretty inexpensive. (Nathan East is Eric Clapton's bass player.)



But to me there is nothing like playing a good Fender P-bass... (Of course, the pickup and bridge guards have to go.)



Learn the jazz and blues scales. Learn chord progressions. Find your groove. When you feel competent to play with others (as in a band, combo, etc.) understand that the bass carries the song. Don't overdo it, but don't be timid. Have fun.

[kowboydmac]

this is funny I came across this thread, i've been told I look like a bass player, and I played tuba in middle school (ha ha i know) so I'm familiar with carrying the low tones in a song, but I've never played anything with strings.

Where's a good place to start?!?! I looked at a cheapo Bass, but don't wanna get that and end up not liking bass because I simply got a crap piece of equipment, but don't wanna start with something high end and not liking it, cause i just dont like it. Feel me?! lol.

[ecdak]

Originally Posted by Mystake

started practicing with seven nation army and smoke on the water




fingers are hurting. also, new laptop so the touchpad is still rough where my old one was worn down and soft.

smoke on the water is like rock and roll mary had a little lamb lol

[modain]

Originally Posted by kowboydmac

Where's a good place to start?!?! I looked at a cheapo Bass, but don't wanna get that and end up not liking bass because I simply got a crap piece of equipment, but don't wanna start with something high end and not liking it, cause i just don't like it. Feel me?! lol.

I suggest looking for a Yamaha BR series bass. They are low enough in price so you don't sink a lot of money into the instrument; they have good hardware, they make a great sound, and they play easy. Stay away from the RBX series - they are cheaper and the midrange doesn't sound as good. As a series they are the low end of their line.

If you want to spend under $200 retail you can buy a Squier (Fender's bargain line) P-Bass. It'll play well and sound good, even though it's low line. It should give you a good experience. I played one for a couple of years and it did me fine, but I really like my Yamaha BR much better.

[kowboydmac]

Originally Posted by modain

I suggest looking for a Yamaha BR series bass. They are low enough in price so you don't sink a lot of money into the instrument; they have good hardware, they make a great sound, and they play easy. Stay away from the RBX series - they are cheaper and the midrange doesn't sound as good. As a series they are the low end of their line.

If you want to spend under $200 retail you can buy a Squier (Fender's bargain line) P-Bass. It'll play well and sound good, even though it's low line. It should give you a good experience. I played one for a couple of years and it did me fine, but I really like my Yamaha BR much better.

I looked at a squier. I think wanna go with that or something used just to start with and see if I'm comfortable with it, but thanks for the heads up on the BR series.