Possibly Buying a Bass, Things to avoid? (Not the Fish kind) (No Dubstep either)

[dorkdotdan]

Me and a few friends are possibly starting a garage band, and I want to buy a bass just so I can be a little bit more flexible. I know I already play two other instruments, but basses are pretty damn cool. I'm not looking for anything special, I'm just going to stroll into Music & Arts, buy a cheap ass bass, and walk out. I was thinking of just going for a four string. Is there anything to avoid I.E. stuffty Wiring, Anything made in "X" Country, or specific brands? I don't care about pickups, It could have just one for all I care, I just want to have some backup and something to goof around with.

Edit: I have possibly up to $60 to blow.

Edit Deux: I have a grandpa at my haus who plays bass in a band, I should talk to him too.

Edit Trois: If possible I would love it if this guitar had a Sunburst finish.

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[Katadeus]

No clue. You could probably just ask the people in the storeh, or if you're lucky enough, ask a professional musician. Either way, you're going to get at least decent advice. Good luck!

[PowerDag]

Rickenbacker Fireglo
(it's good you should get it)

[dorkdotdan]

Rickenbacker Fireglo
(it's good you should get it)

What are those metal plates across the strings for? I even asked my grandpa waht it was for and he said he didn't know and he just removed the ones on his basses.

Nonetheless it looks pretty lovey.

[PowerDag]

What are those metal plates across the strings for? I even asked my grandpa waht it was for and he said he didn't know and he just removed the ones on his basses.

I believe it's to reduce fretting.

[dorkdotdan]

I believe it's to reduce fretting.

Oh. Convenient.

[dorkdotdan]

People.

C'mon People

You have to know more.

[Aces]

Um

A starter Ibanez bass was my first one.
But i'm sure the whole kit was:
-bass
-15 watt amp
-chord
-case

And it costs $200

You could always go for a used cheap one.

[Kingdaro]

you should buy it

and then drop it

[dorkdotdan]

you should buy it

and then drop it

I can't believe I didn't see that coming.

Um

A starter Ibanez bass was my first one.
But i'm sure the whole kit was:
-bass
-15 watt amp
-chord
-case

And it costs $200

You could always go for a used cheap one.

Going for a used one sounds smart.

[Cybertails1998]

you should do some DRUM N' BASS

[Mr.jacksaunt]

IMO Ibanez makes some good simple stuff.
I love playing mine <3

[Hiiro326]

Get a Fender Jaguar.

Sickest bass I've ever laid eyes on.

All my friends are jealous and it sounds amazing, the strings I got, 80 bucks, feel like butter.

Ugh <3
bliss.

[danisaac5]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003SR3YGY/ref=mp_s_a_35?qid=1329680255&sr=8-35
Try that, but youll have to convert pounds sterling to dollars
Its got a sunburst effect and a full kit so no need to worry about amps and stands an shizz