Bass-ic Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) I've been teaching the very little I know playing bass to my partners daughter and she is loving it. She has learnt a couple of very easy songs. She is 11. Does any one have any suggestions for a suitable smaller bass which would be good for her to learn on as she is finding my bass a bit big right now. Thanks in advance Math Edited December 22, 2009 by Absolute-beginner Quote
yorick Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Squier/Fender Broncos. Also Daisy Rock do a line of guitars and basses aimed at the female market, some of which if i remember correctly include short scale basses. Quote
lemmywinks Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Tanglewood do (well, "did" i think) a really small bass, called the elfin. It's a half-size 26" scale, i was looking at getting my nephew one but he's probably a bit big for one now [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tanglewood-eb-18-mini-childs-bass-guitar-mahogany--46918"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tanglewood-eb...mahogany--46918[/url] Quote
bumfrog Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 one of them honer steinberger copies, or a nice bass collection bass Quote
Tait Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote name='yorick' post='691603' date='Dec 22 2009, 03:53 PM'][b]Squier/Fender Broncos[/b]. Also Daisy Rock do a line of guitars and basses aimed at the female market, some of which if i remember correctly include short scale basses.[/quote] +1 on the broncos, i started learning when i was 11/12 (year 7 anyway) and my first bass was a bronco. Quote
Sarah5string Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 This one seems to be still available. I was thinking of getting one similar for my nearly 5 year old's birthday. [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tanglewood-eb-18-mini-childs-bass-guitar-powder-blue--46919"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tanglewood-eb...der-blue--46919[/url] Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Don't forget the ''badtz marou'' bass . (by bronco) Quote
Clarky Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 My 11 year old is having bass lessons but is left handed - after discovering there was nothing in the UK that met his needs, the solution I stumbled upon was to import a short-scale SX lefty from the US. Really good value as, including import duties etc, it was still only about £100. Good quality bass too Quote
Cat Burrito Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I'd also opt for a Squier Bronco. At that age they grow up fast and a half size would quickly become redundant Quote
leftybassman392 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) At 11 I'd definitely go for a fullsize shortscale rather than a half. She'll be a bit small for a while but will grow into it. Any of the above will do the job. Might be a good idea to start her with light gauge strings as well. (Yes I know it's a short scale anyway but 11 year old fingers will most likely struggle with heavier strings). I teach well over 60 Primary students weekly. If you'd like some help with some teaching ideas, drop me a PM. Edited December 23, 2009 by leftybassman392 Quote
thepurpleblob Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Ha ha ha... check out the Badtz-Maru Bronco. I want one Quote
Bass-ic Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 Hi All. many many thanks for all your input. Some great ideas there and I must admit the idea of a bass that she can grow into may well be the better buy. Price depending of course. Cheers every one Matt Quote
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