therealting Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I’m trying to get more bass uptake both at the school where I teach and the church where I worship. One obvious initial obstacle is getting a little setup which bass beginners / guitar-playing dabblers can afford while they figure out if they want to get serious. So recommend me a little setup! I think we’ll need a bass, a small amp, and a cable. If they can be ordered in one go from a retailer (or purchased locally) then all the better. Links and prices appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) £199 delivered: Harley Benton PJ-4 HTR Deluxe Series Set Harley Benton HB-20B Thomann CTG-10 Clip Tuner Harley Benton PJ-4 HTR Deluxe Series Thomann E-Bass Gigbag Eco the sssnake IPP1030 Thomann Nylonstrap https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pj_4_htr_deluxe_series_set_1.htm?o=12&search=1602536931 Edited October 12, 2020 by therealting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 £249 delivered: Fender SQ Affinity PJ Bass Pack BSB Squier Affinity PJ Electric Bass: Body: Poplar Neck: Maple Fretboard: Indian laurel (Terminalia elliptica) 20 Medium jumbo frets Nut width: 41.3 mm (1,625") Scale: 864 mm (34") Pickup: 1 Standard Jazz Bass single coil (bridge) and 1 P-Bass single coil Standard bridge Colour: Brown Sunburst Rumble 15 Electric Bass Combo: Power: 15 W 1x 8" Fender Special Design Speaker 1x Jack input Controls for Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble Headphone output Mini jack stereo AUX input Additional accessories: Cable Strap Gig bag Fender Play trial (free online course for 90 days https://m.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_affinity_pj_bass_pack_bsb_441281.htm?o=1&search=1602536931 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Can't really go wrong with Harley Benton bass wise. Solid and will sound decent. Out of those suggestions I would go for the package with the Fender Rumble as all the Rumbles I've tried have sounded very good. To be fair, I've no idea how good that wee 15 watt Harley Benton is but those generic looking practice never instil confidence for producing low end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Whichever set you buy, you need to get some decent strings, as it's for beginners I'd recommend nickel roundwounds, as they are smoother and not as rough as steel roundwounds, so easier on soft fingers. I'd recommend Warwick red label nickel roundwound strings, they're cheap (under a tenner) and sound pretty decent. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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