Spec me a Bass guitar

[badgermonkey]

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy my first bass guitar. I've learnt guitar for a while but needs must and the band needs a bassisst. Rather than find one, we decided I'd just learn one


Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to a good one. I'm looking to spend no more than £200ish, although £150 would be more preferable. I've always liked Ibanez, but they're pushing the price a bit

So what might you guys recommend? For reference it'll be used to play a mix of funk and hardcore punk.

 

[badgermonkey]

Aww crap, wrong forum I think
EDIT: Yay, right forum now

 

[badgermonkey]

Ibanez GSR200 would be nothing less than PERFECT believe me

http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/406-ibanez_gsr200_bass_guitar?page=2

That one? Looks nice Might be considering that very much!

 

[badgermonkey]

Out of interest, does anyone agree with me to never touch the 'bay for musical instruments, as I found a gsr200 that will come to £154.99 WITH p&p, I'm fairly sure that's a good deal, but I know how many fakes end up on there.

 

[badgermonkey]

hmm, i sold my old GSR200 at £145

A new one at that price. I would get it from GAK if i was you or similar for about £170-200 is reasonable price to pay.

You would be very happy with that bass, believe me.

K looks like I'll be heading for that one

Incidentally brand new from here for £165 with postage, or here for £162ish with postage. Seems good

 

[badgermonkey]

HAving never payed attention to our bassist.... is it really necessary to have a bass amp over a regular amp? What's the difference? (only my guitar amp is worth close to £200, and I don't really want to hand out the sort of prices they want for a bass amp, they're vastly overpriced! )


EDIT: Gone to MSN. Anyone else has any input then post

 

[badgermonkey]

Well am sat here looking at THIS deal. Will probably pay by the end of the day, still... waiting for common sense to tell me something, yet nothing's coming

Anyone got any better deals around?

 

[badgermonkey]

just do it

Hush you,you already convinced me Am seeing who can beat you

 

[badgermonkey]

Don't buy an expensive bass for you first, you'll end up getting a better one anyway.

Bass amps are more expensive than guitar amps because there more awesome.

Since I KNOW I'll end up getting a better one anyway, I see no reason not to just get a good one now

As for people's comments on Ibanez or this one, I would still be considering it cos I love Ibanez's

 

[badgermonkey]

Well, I took a dive and ordered the Ibanez. If it's terrible, then I'll come crying to you lot


Seriously though, it should be good, can't wait for it to get here.... having lessons from my favourite band's bassist as well

 

[badgermonkey]

So which ibanez did you go for in the end? the GSR?

Yeah, the GSR in blue right HeRE

 

[badgermonkey]

Always keep a mini-fridge in the practice area, it's more important than a bassist!


I'll maybe post a pic or two when I get it

 

[badgermonkey]

£150 wasted imo.

So far... in your opinion maybe, not mine

Came yesterday (didn't realise it was next day! ), and I really like it

It's nice and comfortable, and sounds fine to me!


Stupid camera is out of battery, so no pics... it's a dfarekr blue than I realised, but I love the styling... did I mention how comfortable it is to play?

 

[badgermonkey]

Well here are a couple of pics... not very good ones, but I wasn't in the mood to set up a good couple of photos... too much effort

Personally... I'm loving it more and more Taught myself a couple of very easy songs (For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Ballad Of Chasey Lain) in about half an hour earlier. And it still sounds good.... so there!

 

[badgermonkey]

That is the thing that counts, Everyone has their own tastes and opinions, I for one like the GSR (my first bass also) and wouldnt have recommended it to you if i didnt think it would suit you!

Nice colour! Do us proud!

 

[badgermonkey]

See you on Top Of The Pops then?

Oh wait..

Haha