taranasus Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hello all you bassists out there! My name's Justin but you may call me whatever you deem appropriate. I've played bass on and off in the past (something like a child plays with its Legos to pass the time) and now that I've finished my studies and my responsibilities start at 8AM and stop at 5PM I really want to pursue my little passion for the thick-stringed electric guitar. I've owned in the past a Squier Affinity P-Bass (Metallic Red) which served me really well, but alas when I changed countries to start University studies I had to lave the poor fella behind. But no more lolly-gagging, this is the real deal. I'm signing up for a class on how to play and want to learn properly. I'm currently looking for a bass to buy but i'm also slightly on a budget (My heart's pretty much settled on a Yamaha RX170 but I'm open to suggestions). I'm really hoping to make a few friends here, meet other like-minded people (you don't really meet bassists/guitarists just running up and down the streets do you?) and learn... a lot! As our friends from across the pond would put it: learn a sh*t-ton. If you have any questions, enquiries or curiosities please don't hesitate to ask. Ta-ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 yamahas are nice but in that price range id stick with the squiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Welcome. I play a Yami BBN5 which I bought for $100.00 (US) and I love it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 nice to meet you dude, welcome to basschat, might be worth a nose round the for sale sections on here if your looking for a bass some good deals to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hey Justin (I deem it quite appropriate), Welcome to BC. You'll learn alright. Ask away and search away, and within no time, you'll be as good as I am. Wait! You already are. OK, you made one friend already. Each time you drive past my house in Soegne, don't hesitate to visit my neighbours. They're warm, inviting people. [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1356899833' post='1914985'] yamahas are nice but in that price range id stick with the squiers [/quote] Squiers are nice, but in the price range of the RBX170 I'd stick with the RBX, unless you're good enough to compare them and take the one that's the best player. The Affinity series is far from as consistent in quality as the Squier Classic Vibes and the Yamaha's, imHo. Enjoy the site, Justin! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome Justin, Lolly-gagging, darn It! Why can't I think of those great things to say in a post! Good luck with your bass hunting, and let us know what you end up with. Cheers Leen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The cool thing about Yamaha basses is that they never seem to make a bad one. Hi and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taranasus Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 First off, thanks to everyone for the worm welcomes, everyone seems so nice on here (writing my last post I accidentally pressed Ctrl + W just as I was about to finish... $%#^$&^&@*%&*$#@$) After a lot of debates with two friends one of them made an excellent point for a Ibanez GSR205-BK Black: I like Dream Theater songs, specifically I like John Myung's playing style and I've tried in the past to play his songs on a 4-string guitar which was more or less the equivalent of trying on skinny jeans when you're 200lbs or more. Since monsieur Myung doesn't fancy making songs for 4-strings I was left with no choice but to get myself a 5 string-er (as one of my friends suggested) since the whole point of learning an instrument is to play whatever the hell is your coup of tea. Oh, he also has one and I tried it out at his house... I indeed approve but i'll need to grow longer fingers! So now I'm 300 quid short (bass, case, picks, leed, tuner, etc) and eagerly awaiting Wednesday when work will become a lot more interesting. [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1356918279' post='1915234'] Lolly-gagging, darn It! Why can't I think of those great things to say in a post! [/quote] Watch more cartoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BassTractor Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Cool! Congrats with the fiver. I'm however very sorry we forgot to warn you about the GSR205-BK. Sadly, this happens a lot on BassChat. We try to be positive and just mention the good ones, and then the newbie goes off and buys himself something completely different that never had been discussed. Had you taken the time to let us in on this we could have told you not to get it and why. You should've bought: [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/MMBongo5HHfretless-EgyptionSmoke_zps529b2cd7.jpg[/IMG] John Myung would have! Or, as a compromise: [IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/IbanezGSR205-ROM_zpsfb9b09eb.gif[/IMG] You'll survive with a black one, of course, but doncha come back and complain! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Oooo welcome dude :-). What Ibanez is that Bass Tractor? I'm thinking I might muck about with a cheapo 5 string :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1356964830' post='1915710'] What Ibanez is that Bass Tractor? [/quote] GSR205-ROM (Roadster Orange Metallic) best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks Bert... £240 in any colour as long as you want black. Can't find it in orange this side of the pond . Looks good though. Any ideas about this which I think looks better but I'm not sure of sound quality.... ESP LTD B-55 FM STBSB (See-Thru Blue Sunburst, 5 Strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taranasus Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1356954987' post='1915481'] You'll survive with a black one, of course, but doncha come back and complain! [/quote] Wait BassTractor, what can be wrong with the black one? I do hope you're not just ranting because of the colour ) Personally I like black but I think you're saying there's something more to it. And trust me, nothing would make me happier than buying a ray 35 but there is no way I can afford it new right now, and there is no way I'm buying it second hand. Chepo 5-string? Yes it is Mr Fretbuzz (FRETBUZZZZZZ) but when you can't do with anything better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Might be just what I'm looking for . No offence intended.. Looks like orange is discontinued on the website. I like black but fancy a change. White maybe :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Fretbuzz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Yeah right :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1356969973' post='1915818'] Can't find it in orange this side of the pond . Looks good though. [/quote] I liked it too. Found the pic on the Ibanez site. Gave me ROM GAS, but have no idea where it's available. [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1356969973' post='1915818'] Any ideas about this which I think looks better but I'm not sure of sound quality.... ESP LTD B-55 FM STBSB (See-Thru Blue Sunburst, 5 Strings) [/quote] You're not asking me, right? You already know I know zilch. [quote name='taranasus' timestamp='1356970267' post='1915825'] I do hope you're not just ranting because of the colour ) Personally I like black but I think you're saying there's something more to it. [/quote] No, I'm only ranting to try and amuse you slightly. There's nothing more to it. That and shiny black will show every fingerprint, and you know what your mother taught you about that. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taranasus Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hahaha that is very true. Meh i'll just add a small cloth next to the leed and picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='taranasus' timestamp='1356934297' post='1915275'] Since monsieur Myung doesn't fancy making songs for 4-strings Watch more cartoons [/quote] I love Dream Theater and unless i'm mistaken johns bass on the first album was a 4string, so away and try 'A fortune in lies' Also, as well as upgrading to 5 and 6 strings last year i also got a Daughter, so the cartoons are covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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