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Not my first instrument, can play rhythm guitar fairly well. Just had an urge to play bass, but as they are completely different instruments I thought I'd ask whats the best way to start. Would enjoy the pointers bassman, but I'm not around for the next couple of weeks.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1331102' date='Aug 7 2011, 05:35 PM']Ampage?[/quote] It's coming with a practice amp, again details are a little sketchy

Thanks to SWMBO, once she picks it up, I am now the proud owner of my first bass. It's a Squier Jazz bass, not sure on exact model. My question is, having never touched a bass before, where is the best place to start?

LOL, going to be fun for me "Hi, I'm looking to buy a bass" "Feel free to try a few out" "erm, i've never played one before."

[quote name='joe_bass' post='1325026' date='Aug 2 2011, 11:04 PM']Have you seen this mate? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=148883"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=148883[/url] *I'm not connected to the seller btw*[/quote] Yeah, Saw it when it got put on yesterday. Can't quite afford that much at the moment. If it's still there come payday....

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1324595' date='Aug 2 2011, 04:49 PM']On sale for £50 again! This fella don,t hang about![/quote] Unfortunatley he has a reserve set on it and won't divulge what he has it set at. Another i'm looking at is [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-G10-Bass-Guitar-Behringer-Ultrabass-BX600-Amp-/180701858282?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a12ab89ea"]This One[/url] But again I'm not sure as I know naff all about bass guitars or amps.

He wouldn't tell me, Still watching it though. It might not make the reserve again and he may realise he wants too much.

well he very politely said no. The search continues, have got my eye on a few others but am not in any rush to commit. Would rather bight right first time round. Thanks for the help guys.

Well I've messaged him an offer of £100 and given him a few reasons why. Lets see what he says.

Hi, Thanks for the input. I would love to be able to go look at it but due to work i'm currently around 3800miles away. (a beer to who ever can guess where I am, if we ever bump into each other) Cheeky question would be could any of the Swindon BC'ers take a look at it for me? Big ask but If you could I will buy a 6 pack. As for music shops, I tend to frequent Holmes music for all my 6 string stuff but know of a couple more in the town. Thanks again so far.

Hi, As you can see i'm new here, I don't currently own a bass but am activly looking. Came across this on ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bass-guitar-package-/180702926783?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1762693028531496189&_qi=RTM742988"]Bass Guitar[/url] I've messaged him to ask what his reserve is but his reply was "Whats you best offer?" What I would like to know is, Is it suitable for a complete newbie? What is it all worth? Thanks

I agree it's down to the fact that music shops feel so intimidating you feel the need to break out your "best" stuff. I remember going in to buy my first acoustic guitar years ago. The only song I could play well was wonderwall. That's what I played, but god did I feel out of place. I'm dreading going in search of my first bass, I can't play anything so haven't a clue what to look for. I think this is the reason so many buy stuff online.

Have not got a clue what I am after yet. I'm limited by budget, probably £200 max so looking more a second hand, just so I can dip my toe. Musical taste varies massively so would need something relatively versatile.

Just thought I would pop in and say hi. I've been floating on the fringe for a week or so as I'm looking at jumping ship from guitar to bass. Don't know why, I just have the urge. So I thought I would join, say hi then browse the forums for advice. I don't actually own a bass yet but I have just (in a way) been given the all clear to get one from her indoors, I just haven't got a clue what I'm doing yet. Hopefully plan on visiting my local shops in a few weeks when I get back to the UK to give me an idea of what is going to suit me better. Anyway, thanks for reading and let the newbie questions commence.