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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
Get her something that’s not a Squier Precision Bass V.
Get her something that’s not a Squier Precision Bass V.
Daughter wants a bass.
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dystrust
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
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A five string isn't a good starter bass. I'd second the recommendations for an Ibanez Soundgear or one of the Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe Squiers.
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A five string isn't a good starter bass. I'd second the recommendations for an Ibanez Soundgear or one of the Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe Squiers.
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
Also, that Squier has a ridiculous neck width and is the largest, heaviest object ever built.
Also, that Squier has a ridiculous neck width and is the largest, heaviest object ever built.
ErikH
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
Yes, I agree. Even with my big hands it's uncomfortable. Our now 16 year-old daughter got one for her birthday a few years go and never really played it because the neck was too wide and it was too heavy. It was a Squier Jazz V. I sold it and we snagged an Ibanez Talman TMB-100 for her. She likes that one much better. She really likes my SUB Ray4. The nut width is like a Jazz and it feels like Precision further up the neck.
Yes, I agree. Even with my big hands it's uncomfortable. Our now 16 year-old daughter got one for her birthday a few years go and never really played it because the neck was too wide and it was too heavy. It was a Squier Jazz V. I sold it and we snagged an Ibanez Talman TMB-100 for her. She likes that one much better. She really likes my SUB Ray4. The nut width is like a Jazz and it feels like Precision further up the neck.
NegativeEase
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
I was absolutely shocked how good the Yamaha lower models are right now. I A/B'd them to basses 4x the money and couldn't tell.
Stellar basses -that would be my recommendation
I was absolutely shocked how good the Yamaha lower models are right now. I A/B'd them to basses 4x the money and couldn't tell.
Stellar basses -that would be my recommendation
NegativeEase
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
here are the ones in the 200-300 range that are really astonishing
RBX
and especially the TRBX (think they are 350-400)
here are the ones in the 200-300 range that are really astonishing
RBX
and especially the TRBX (think they are 350-400)
Re: Daughter wants a bass.
Yes I like the looks of the yamaha and I've seen a few Ibanez that I like too. I've had a few Yamaha instruments from electric and acoustic guitars and a keyboard that were all great value. I'll have to give them a closer look. ]
Yes I like the looks of the yamaha and I've seen a few Ibanez that I like too. I've had a few Yamaha instruments from electric and acoustic guitars and a keyboard that were all great value. I'll have to give them a closer look. ]
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
I think I found a bass I'm going to get her. She messed around with it for a while and likes it. Its Dean Edge Hammer 4 string. It's all oil finished mahogany body and neck, rosewood board, active pickups. It's not too huge or heavy for her, looks good, feels and sounds good. Dean is a brand I never really considered. I've heard mixed reviews of them but I look at instruments as individuals and this one seems very well constructed. I can get it in a hard shell case for just under 3 bills.
I think I found a bass I'm going to get her. She messed around with it for a while and likes it. Its Dean Edge Hammer 4 string. It's all oil finished mahogany body and neck, rosewood board, active pickups. It's not too huge or heavy for her, looks good, feels and sounds good. Dean is a brand I never really considered. I've heard mixed reviews of them but I look at instruments as individuals and this one seems very well constructed. I can get it in a hard shell case for just under 3 bills.
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I was mistaken about the model that I posted. It was after a day of looking at bashes, but here is the actual guitar. It's a Dean Sledge Hammer made in 2008. It has a single pickup but its specs out otherwise like the one I posted. I havent given it to her yet. I'm going to find an amp before I surprise her with it. It's a really cool bass. I'm excited for her.
I was mistaken about the model that I posted. It was after a day of looking at bashes, but here is the actual guitar. It's a Dean Sledge Hammer made in 2008. It has a single pickup but its specs out otherwise like the one I posted. I havent given it to her yet. I'm going to find an amp before I surprise her with it. It's a really cool bass. I'm excited for her.
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JOLLY
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Re: Daughter wants a bass.
This is exactly what I'd buy her.
Great used bass with small neck for $300. It also has active electronics.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Spector/Performer-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-115174905.gc
I'd also say to forget the amp for now. Get her some good headphones and this. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amp...-modeler-direct-recording-preamp-di-box-pedal
I have that exact same bass, and that exact same pedal. As long as there was a decent PA, I could play any gig in the world with those two things.
This is exactly what I'd buy her.
Great used bass with small neck for $300. It also has active electronics.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Spector/Performer-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-115174905.gc
I'd also say to forget the amp for now. Get her some good headphones and this. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amp...-modeler-direct-recording-preamp-di-box-pedal
I have that exact same bass, and that exact same pedal. As long as there was a decent PA, I could play any gig in the world with those two things.
