Advice on getting a "first bass" guitar?

**randomas** · 09-24-2012 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by jawillroy

You might be able to get something better quality in a used bass at that price range, rather than something brand new. When I got my first bass as a kid, it made sense to get a new one, because back then I needed a short-scale, and I couldn't really get a good one used where I was living.

Really, for something that cheap, anything new is going to be a beater.

In the end that's what I'm going to do.

I should be going to get one of these on Wednesday.

The vintage v1004dx looks good on paper and I'm getting it for 220 €.

**bclewis** · 09-24-2012 06:05 PM

fyi, your link does not digest (missing a colon)

**randomas** · 09-24-2012 06:20 PM

cheers, fixed, the risks of blind cutting and pasting!

**randomas** · 09-26-2012 06:41 PM

Went to pick it up today it's beautiful, and it even manages to sound great through guitarix!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/8...e2aea6c359.jpg

**GreatJedi7** · 09-26-2012 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by randomas

Went to pick it up today it's beautiful, and it even manages to sound great through guitarix!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/8...e2aea6c359.jpg

Looks nice! What kind is it?

(I'm thinking about getting a bass as well.)

**randomas** · 09-27-2012 03:49 AM

It's a vintage v1004dx by wilkinson:

http://www.jhs.co.uk/vintagebass.html

click on the interactive catalog at the top of the page to find them

I've seen them sold new at around 450€ , this one came used for 240 with a soft carry case. I'm a huge fan of natural look/ non finished instruments, and of neck through body designs so I really love this. Also it has Wilkinson mechanics and electronics which are very good quality.

Only one thing, if you play guitar and you think you have calluses, picking up a bass will give you a whole new perspective on finger pain! My tips are on fire!!!

**Lawdog1521** · 10-11-2012 07:47 PM

I bought my first bass, a Squier Vintage Jaguar. Now I have to wait for it to arrive for pickup.

Hurry up!

**DerLindwurm** · 10-13-2012 07:54 PM

Ooooh, let's start a band, Lawdog. You can sing while you're playing bass. We'll be the next Rush.

**Lawdog1521** · 10-13-2012 08:12 PM

But I'm not Canadian.

**M_Robbins5** · 10-13-2012 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by DerLindwurm

Ooooh, let's start a band, Lawdog. You can sing while you're playing bass. We'll be the next Rush.

Wouldn't he have to play keys with his feet too?

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