Need help choosing first guitar.

[redfox]

Hello there. I don't know much but I really want to play bass in metal genre. My favorite bassist is Hara so I'd like the sound to be the closest to that.

I want exactly not used 5 string passive bass. I've heard 5 string might be hard but I have an acoustic guitar I play everyday so I think it's not gonna be that bad.

I've also read that HH can be turned into JJ with some wire manipulation but I'll 100% mess that up.

I guess closest to Hara sound would be J-J so if anyone could suggest guitar (<360$) or maybe not that good guitar but upgradable to that level, I'd be really happy. Thank you in advance :]

Also if there is no good guitar in such price tag (<360$) then I'd also like to know better options cause I really want it to sound nice for me to want to play it. (and please don't write something like "Try them out in the shop.", I'm here cause I can't).

[PaulThePlug]

Squier Jazz 5?

 

Jazz 5 a like...

Harley Benton

https://harleybenton.com/electric-basses/jb-models/

 

Sire?

[Lozz196]

For that sound yes, a Jazz bass of some sort would be best as that’s the bass being used. For the budget as Paul suggests Sire, Squier and Harley Benton all worth checking out.

[redfox]

The thing is I checked out ton of them and can't make my decision cause I only played acoustic so there is no electronics and those differences. I stopped at choosing between YAMAHA BB235 (PJ) and Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V. But I appreciate your suggestions :]

Only one thing I'd like to know is the sound of PJ would be comparable to the video I linked? Like would it be possible to achieve at least 90% same sound or should I just go with Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V?

[Killerfridge]

32 minutes ago, redfox said:

The thing is I checked out ton of them and can't make my decision cause I only played acoustic so there is no electronics and those differences. I stopped at choosing between YAMAHA BB235 (PJ) and Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V. But I appreciate your suggestions :]

Only one thing I'd like to know is the sound of PJ would be comparable to the video I linked? Like would it be possible to achieve at least 90% same sound or should I just go with Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V?

The problem you're going to face is that video also has distortion, as well it being slapped - you'll probably struggle to make even her exact bass sound like the video without those things!

 

I would go for the Squier, as it's a 5 string jazz, so whilst not the same as her Sadowsky, it's going to get you in the ball park 

[redfox]

4 minutes ago, Killerfridge said:

The problem you're going to face is that video also has distortion, as well it being slapped - you'll probably struggle to make even her exact bass sound like the video without those things!

 

I would go for the Squier, as it's a 5 string jazz, so whilst not the same as her Sadowsky, it's going to get you in the ball park 

Thank you for the response, I know about distortion and things, just was wondering about the raw potential of the guitar itself. I guess Squier Vibe is my primary goal then but I was also suggested IIBANEZ GSR205 with EMG 40 and I don't really know what EMG is but I'm not sure it's gonna be better then Squier Vibe. Thank you again :]

[SimonK]

+1 for the squire, although listening to that I would say playing ability (and hitting notes cleanly) will make a far bigger difference than the instrument you choose - indeed if you are starting out trying to play slap I would stick to a four string until you've been playing for a few years!

[redfox]

6 minutes ago, SimonK said:

+1 for the squire

I see a lot of people like it and some don't. I also watched that review and guy in that says it's below average for the price tag and I don't really get it what's better when I couldn't find anything.

[Killerfridge]

5 minutes ago, redfox said:

I see a lot of people like it and some don't. I also watched that review and guy in that says it's below average for the price tag and I don't really get it what's better when I couldn't find anything.

Lobster said it's a solid bass, but the B string is below average - above average electronics with some not great build quality; unfortunately at that price range build quality tends to be a bit hit or miss from bass to bass

[SimonK]

10 minutes ago, redfox said:

I see a lot of people like it and some don't. I also watched that review and guy in that says it's below average for the price tag and I don't really get it what's better when I couldn't find anything.

 

If you are starting out the Squire will be fine - you are unlikely to notice much of a difference between instruments at this price point. The most important thing is to just get playing (and practicing).

[redfox]

I see. So Squire it is then. Thank you all for the answers and suggestions, you helped a ton. Have a nice day :]

[Bolo]

By all accounts Sire Marcus Miller are much less of a gamble quality wise than squire. 

[prowla]

14 hours ago, SimonK said:

+1 for the squire, although listening to that I would say playing ability (and hitting notes cleanly) will make a far bigger difference than the instrument you choose - indeed if you are starting out trying to play slap I would stick to a four string until you've been playing for a few years!

 

14 hours ago, SimonK said:

 

If you are starting out the Squire will be fine - you are unlikely to notice much of a difference between instruments at this price point. The most important thing is to just get playing (and practicing).

 

14 hours ago, redfox said:

I see. So Squire it is then. Thank you all for the answers and suggestions, you helped a ton. Have a nice day :]

 

1 hour ago, Bolo said:

By all accounts Sire Marcus Miller are much less of a gamble quality wise than squire. 

 

 

The brand is Squier, S-q-u-i-e-r.

(It's the name of a family business which Fender acquired.)

 

 

 

[Bolo]

2 hours ago, prowla said:

 

 

 

 

 

The brand is Squier, S-q-u-i-e-r.

(It's the name of a family business which Fender acquired.)

 

 

 

Autocorrect will adjust it to squire as you click post, from a mobile phone. 100% certain I spelled it correctly but there's no beating the stupidity of automation.

[RichT]

2 hours ago, prowla said:

 

 

 

 

 

The brand is Squier, S-q-u-i-e-r.

(It's the name of a family business which Fender acquired.)

 

 

 

 

If it was that important to them, maybe they shouldn't write 'SquiEz' on their instruments. No wonder people get confused! 😉