Anybody Out There Play A Bass Guitar? Got Some Questions

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Asked by: Goober

I am wanting to get one and learn how to play, and I was gonna ask a few questions first. I know a 4 string would be better to learn on, but what brands would you reccomend? I can't afford a warwick or anything like that, but any suggestions? I found one I really like, its a "Oscar Schmidt by Washburn" model OB44.

At a music store here in town I can get it for $229. 00, or I can get it online at crossroads music for about $140. Anyone ever ordered from them before, or can reccomend a good place offline to order from?

Or they have a combo at that store, it's a "Crate" bass, amp, bag, tuner, etc for $400. But I can get the OS and an amp (possibly even bigger) and all for about the same price seperate.

The amp they had to match the guitar was $129.99, but it was only 10amp? Is that good enough to practice and learn with? They had one that was $99, but it was even smaller, still 10amp, though. I think it was an Alveraz or maybe Ibanez.

Thanks!
Here is the link to the guitar online...

http://www.crossroads-music.org/catalog/oscar_schmidt_ob44_electric_bass_guitar_by_washburn_4480763.htm

Answer

Submitted by: unopepito06

I've been playing bass for almost 2 years. I have an Ibanez GAX bass and a Fender Rumble 20w amp, and it works perfect for me. I gotta say, Ibanez makes some quality stuff. If you want something more "classic", like a Fender (or squire, their overseas-made company), Precision basses have a more boomy, bass sound, whereas jazz basses have a more open, singing sound (this confuses alot of people, so now you know early on :) As for amps, I've heard some bad stuss about Fenders, but the Rumble amps are pretty good for starting out.

Also, although Guitarcenter (musiciansfriend.com) has a large selection, I always endorse buying local. Even if it's a little bit more, it's worth supporting them.

Hope this helps