• Getting bass guitar, tips?
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For about half a year now i've been playing guitar and i've gotten pretty good at it. I'm probably going to buy a bass soon because I always wanted to play and learn it. Anyone have any tips on your slapping techniques or playing styles, coming from a guy that has hardly never played a bass before. I've heard Dean basses are best for metal, if otherwise i'm open to suggestions on the brand/model. Oh, and my budget is around $200, so beginner basses would be nice, not anything fancy. EDIT: I bought a bass, got an Ibanez SR200, its great, but I dont have an amp. Could anyone suggest to me some free software to play bass on my computer? the bass - [img]http://www.auvisa.com/media/fotos/pro_2915_1.jpg[/img]
A lot of people say that going from guitar to bass isn't an easy transition. It didn't really apply to me at all though because the transition my transition was really easy (kind of non existent). I suggest you start playing with your fingers and when they start hurting to switch to a pick until you can play with your fingers again. Use more than one string, a lot of people like to just stick to one string because it is easier. Also use more than one finger to fret, try using all of them (may have to do some stretching exercises). A lot of what I'm suggesting is just things that a lot new bassists do.
Thanks, you might be the only other person on facepunch that plays bass :hurr: About the finger thing i play guitar with my fingers sort of similar to a how i've seen people play bass so i dont think thats going to be an issue. Thanks for the advice.
I would recommend an Ibanez GSR200. Fantastic starter bass that can do most anything.
Yamaha's entry level basses sound fucking meaty (aka amazing) but I usually find they don't play as nice for me. I have a Cort GB34A and it slaps like a motherbitch but it doesn't sound as great. So there are two options that I recommend for one reason or another. You should find the transition pretty easy, I went from guitar to bass as well with no real problems. Stuff like slapping will take a while to get the hang of though.
I really suggest you the Peavey Grind Bass, it has no flaws, it is full mahagony and it is long scale (35) perfect for alot of punch and great sounds! [url]http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-PEV-GRNTB4-LIST[/url] I gonna get myself the 5 string version, I myself go over from guitar to bass too (for recording)
[QUOTE=Bakura100;24204187]Thanks, you might be the only other person on facepunch that plays bass :hurr: About the finger thing i play guitar with my fingers sort of similar to a how i've seen people play bass so i dont think thats going to be an issue. Thanks for the advice.[/QUOTE] There are tons of us who play bass. [editline]10:27AM[/editline] Also I suggest you go to the local music shop and try playing a bass for about an hour (if they let you, They probably will if your buying from them) because bass isn't for everyone.
Only to give yourself a cookie for actually wanting to play bass Most people just switch to bass cause they want to be in a band Personally I think bass is the badassiest instrument ever
I found this thread helpful. I'm teaching myself bass.
[QUOTE=manrayer88;24205655]Only to give yourself a cookie for actually wanting to play bass Most people just switch to bass cause they want to be in a band Personally I think bass is the badassiest instrument ever[/QUOTE] Only when played right. [editline]10:36AM[/editline] [QUOTE=T.F.W.O.;24205676]I found this thread helpful. I'm teaching myself bass.[/QUOTE] Get someone to give you a lesson somewhere down the line and play with a metronome.
Yamaha makes wonderful and cheap bass guitars
[QUOTE=Pepin;24203749]A lot of people say that going from guitar to bass isn't an easy transition.[/QUOTE] It's been easy enough for me so far. Hell, I'm even doing it with a broken thumb. But I guess when you get a Gibson dropped on you you really have to rise to the occasion.
Get something where the strings are far enough away from the bridge to not cause buzz.
[QUOTE=Schmaaa;24213867]Get something where the strings are far enough away from the bridge to not cause buzz.[/QUOTE] Uhhh..
Never ever get a Dean bass. With that said, look into Ibanez, or heck, even Squier. Matter of fact, you'd probably need an amp too because you'd wreck your guitar amp when playing a bass over it. Buy a Squier Affinity Precision bass pack.
If you ever play your bass in front of a large crowd, [b]walk back and forth as much as you can[/b]. That shows you're heavy metal.
[QUOTE=CoolCorky;24222155]If you ever play your bass in front of a large crowd, [b]walk back and forth as much as you can[/b]. That shows you're heavy metal.[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE8a1C6Oyss[/media] Or like the bassist in this. He's pretty much flawless live and he goes mad. Never seen anyone else manage to do it
[QUOTE=nardix;24215315]Never ever get a Dean bass. With that said, look into Ibanez, or heck, even Squier. Matter of fact, you'd probably need an amp too because you'd wreck your guitar amp when playing a bass over it. Buy a Squier Affinity Precision bass pack.[/QUOTE] Squier basses are complete shit, and I can say so from personal experience. If he were to buy a starter pack, I'd say to go with the Ibanez one.
Quality is hit and miss with Squier from what I've heard. Some are full on Fender quality, some are terrible.
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