bassatnight Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 For many years I have toyed with having another crack at trying the dark side of the 6 string variety. A guy at work is selling my dream semi acoustic a Rickenbacker 360/6 He let me borrow it over the weekend and frankly it was awsome. He wants £950 for it but this may be a dream too far, now I have in the past paid twice that for a Bass but I am fair player after 25 years on the 4 string, but a guitar no more than a slightly advanced beginner (I can play 4 chords) so tempted..... Must resist.... What do you think?
EdwardHimself Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Go for it. If you can afford a nice guitar to start on, don't see why you shouldn't really. I personally think having at least a reasonable knowledge of another instrument is an important thing for any musician playing in a band.
Doctor J Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Learning another instrument is hugely beneficial, I think. If you don't get on with it after a while it's not like you'll lose any money if you ever sell it on, so if you've got the cash then I say why not?
shizznit Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Thats a fair price for a 2nd hand Ricky 360/6. They usually retail for around £1600. Even if you lose interest advancing your guitar skills you won't lose any money on resale (maybe even make a few quid). I always buy instruments as investments and this is not a bad one. Knock him down to £900
chris_b Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 [size=4]I think a good second instrument for a bass player is piano/keyboards, but learning guitar would still be a good move. [/size] [size=4]I wouldn't start on a £900 instrument though.[/size]
leschirons Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Certainly not expensive for that guitar. You'd probably be able to sell it on at a profit if you don't get on with it.
kristinaelias Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 The better you sound the more you'll practice. It's a very good price and you've answered your own question by using phrases like - 'my dream semi acoustic', ' frankly it was awsome'. If you can, go for it. In the unlikely event that it's really not for you you'll easily be able to get your money back and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you've given it your best shot with a quality guitar.
Bassnut62 Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Buy that dream, if u can. I dicked around with crappy 6strings for years and they never grabbed me like my quality basses. Finally bought a decent 6 in same league as my basses and now I won't leave the six alone!
Lozz196 Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 A good investment, and if you end up playing guitar even only averagely, it will have been worthwhile.
GarethFlatlands Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 If it's your dream guitar, go for it. You'll play more on an instrument you like because you'll enjoy it and your bass playing background will give you a head start. Learn a bit of chord thoery (if you don't already know it) and see what you can come up with.
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