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Bass Amp for a beginner?
Topic Started: Jul 20 2008, 10:54 PM (632 Views)
JG101	Jul 20 2008, 10:54 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #8,670 Joined: July 20, 2008	Hey, Im a complete beginner to the entire world of guitars and in fact instruments as a whole however after being convinced by a m8 of mine, who plays lead, ive decided to take up Bass. Unfortunately i know absolutely nothing about guitars atm, so help with the following questions would be great!!! I've had a very thorough look around and I think i would like an ESP Ltd B-50 Bass Guitar in Black, is this a good choice ? Secondly, should i go for this guitar can any1 recommend a good 10 watt amp to compliment it. I'm on a bit of a budget unforuntely so nothing over Ł80 and preferably alot less! Plus, is there anything massively important any1 can reccommend i get or have a look at? Even if it seems damn obvious I dont want to miss anything vital All opinions appreciated Edited by JG101, Jul 20 2008, 10:57 PM.



monwobobbo	Jul 21 2008, 12:17 AM Post #2
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	i have that bass except mines purple. it is a good beginer model and plays easy and sounds decent for the price. i use it to record demoes with and can't complain. Fender and Crate both make decent practice amps for bass i'd try one of those. don't forget to check on used stuff as you can find better stuff cheaper. get an electronic tuner being in tune is always a good thing. a decent cord as well.
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mynameisDavid	Jul 21 2008, 12:45 AM Post #3
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	I would get a Peavy for a Bass amp, I have one myself and its a nice amp for around 100.
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JG101	Jul 21 2008, 12:38 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #8,670 Joined: July 20, 2008	Any specific model in particular or are all amps by the same brand relatively standard at around that price? Continued Thanks Edited by JG101, Jul 21 2008, 12:38 PM.



monwobobbo	Jul 21 2008, 09:29 PM Post #5
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	yeah for the most part they would all have pretty much the same features. as always give them each a try and see which one you like best.
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mynameisDavid	Jul 22 2008, 01:53 AM Post #6
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	JG101 Jul 21 2008, 12:38 PM Any specific model in particular or are all amps by the same brand relatively standard at around that price? Continued Thanks The MicroBass is pretty nice...
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Jakk_Locke	Sep 18 2008, 03:45 PM Post #7
Member Posts: 30 Group: Members Member #8,840 Joined: September 18, 2008	I have a microbass as well, its a very very nice bass beginner amp. Im using it with a stagg bass i stole off a freind untill i can afford a ibby bass You Know it makes sense
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mynameisDavid	Sep 24 2008, 01:08 AM Post #8
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	Jakk_Locke Sep 18 2008, 03:45 PM I have a microbass as well, its a very very nice bass beginner amp. Im using it with a stagg bass i stole off a freind untill i can afford a ibby bass You Know it makes sense Mines from like 1970 or something like that... lmao
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Metallon	Sep 25 2008, 10:02 PM Post #9
Member Posts: 56 Group: Members Member #8,784 Joined: August 30, 2008	Peavey's make good bass amp. I used to have a 15-watt Laney which sounded alright. You could always try a Roland, too. I can ask Igor down at Into Music tomorrow, he's an avid bass player. He can definitely give you some great tips. I bought my first bass + amp from him when he was only an employee at a different music shop. He was incredibly helpful. The package I wanted to buy had a crappy 10-watt amp and he said, "you need a decent amp at the very least if you want to have a good bass sound", and with those words, he tossed in a bunch of bass picks and switched the crappy amp for the Laney. I used picks when I wanted to try some different sounds. But I ended up playing with my fingers instead, because 1) Faster, smoother, more in control - better playability that produced better sound. 2) It looked so fking cool!
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ralphtown	Jan 28 2009, 07:50 PM Post #10
Newbie Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #9,183 Joined: January 28, 2009	If you can find one,then PARK is a good budget brand of bass amp. Made by Marshall. I,ve got a 15w Park bass amp and its very good. As for the bass itself. Default setting is a P-Bass. However,there are some really nice basses out there for not a lot of cash and if you,re doing the goth rock/heavy metal thing then take a look at gear4music. They have a good range of budget basses at very attractive prices. Vintage and Ibanez are also good brands. RALPH



monwobobbo	Jan 28 2009, 08:44 PM Post #11
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	ralphtown Jan 28 2009, 07:50 PM If you can find one,then PARK is a good budget brand of bass amp. Made by Marshall. I,ve got a 15w Park bass amp and its very good. As for the bass itself. Default setting is a P-Bass. However,there are some really nice basses out there for not a lot of cash and if you,re doing the goth rock/heavy metal thing then take a look at gear4music. They have a good range of budget basses at very attractive prices. Vintage and Ibanez are also good brands. RALPH ralph please check the dates on the on the posts this one is several months old. we try not to bring back "what should i buy "posts as often the person is no longer here or has bought something already. thanx
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Pierino	Jun 25 2011, 09:03 AM Post #12
Newbie Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #9,538 Joined: June 25, 2011	An Electric Bass Guitar isn't complete till you have a Bass Amp to go with it there are many good brands like Peavey. ---------------------------- <snip> Edited by roast, Jun 30 2011, 09:12 PM.


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