To all bass players...

Im contemplating selling my drum set (for lack of room in my room) and Im thinking of getting either a bass or a guitar in its place. My lil bro already has a guitar and Im thinking of getting the bass so we dont have two guitars. So my questions are: 1) Can a bass be as fun to play as a guitar? 2) And what are some good brands?

Yes it can be as fun...but pretty much sucks by yourself. Look into Ibanez, they make good stuff. I have an ESP bass and it kills.

I say Keep the drums man, figure something out! Drummers are rare

I say Keep the drums man, figure something out! Drummers are rare Very very true. So are bass players. Keep the drums. Buy a bass. Play them both. Then you've always got work.

Yeah its just that i have no room in my room :idk: I might just buy one with my set like u suggested marko. I will check out the Ibanez. I found a starter pack that looks pretty good.

yes, bass is definitely as fun as guitar... in fact i do both hahaha I play ibanez, (most affordable, and reliable, good sound) but the best ones are warwick, pedulla, ($$$$) and fernandes, but even some schecter. Its a blast. :cheers: Good luck... heres some sites. www.ibanez.com http://www.pedulla.com/

yes, bass is definitely as fun as guitar... in fact i do both hahaha I play ibanez, (most affordable, and reliable, good sound) but the best ones are warwick, pedulla, ($$$$) and fernandes, but even some schecter. Its a blast. :cheers: Good luck... heres some sites. www.ibanez.com http://www.pedulla.com/ thanx man :cheers:

sorry clicked send before, heres more... Fender clicky (http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?section=Basses) Schecter basses (http://www.schecterguitars.com/index.asp) Warwick basses (http://www.warwickbass.com/) also, check out amps, if your just starting look into a 15- to around 30 watt amp, SWR/ or is a good start in amps SWR (really good starting amp) (http://www.swrsound.com/) Peavy Amps (http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/list/cat/12/begin/1/MAXSeries.cfm) Ampeg amps (http://www.ampeg.com/) Aguilar (pricey) (http://www.aguilaramp.com/) Best place to buy if you dont have a Guitar Center near by Musicians friend (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/) Guitar Center Online (http://www.guitarcenter.com/) Good luck buddy! :cheers:

sorry clicked send before, heres more... Fender clicky (http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?section=Basses) Schecter basses (http://www.schecterguitars.com/index.asp) Warwick basses (http://www.warwickbass.com/) also, check out amps, if your just starting look into a 15- to around 30 watt amp, SWR/ or is a good start in amps SWR (really good starting amp) (http://www.swrsound.com/) Peavy Amps (http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/list/cat/12/begin/1/MAXSeries.cfm) Ampeg amps (http://www.ampeg.com/) Aguilar (pricey) (http://www.aguilaramp.com/) Best place to buy if you dont have a Guitar Center near by Musicians friend (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/) Guitar Center Online (http://www.guitarcenter.com/) Good luck buddy! :cheers: Ill probably swing by GC this weekend to see what they have available. Im prob going to get an Ibanez first. I might even get this pack (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-IJSB90-Electric-Bass-Jumpstart-Pack-516149-i1323531.gc) What do u think? It looks pretty good:idk:

BP....what model do you have? One of the soundgear's? They sound good. Here's my bass (that I don't play anymore). It's an ESP LTD F204: http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00696/37/49/696299473_l.jpg

Three to four years ago I bought a Fender bass starter pack thing. Had some pretty good times with it but other hobbies got the best of me and i never practiced enough so now it just sits in the corner of my room. Every once in a while I will pick it up and mess around for a half hour of so but nothing crazy.

Three to four years ago I bought a Fender bass starter pack thing. Had some pretty good times with it but other hobbies got the best of me and i never practiced enough so now it just sits in the corner of my room. Every once in a while I will pick it up and mess around for a half hour of so but nothing crazy. Same here, except I got mine like 7-8 years ago and now I don't even remember how to play it so I don't ever pick it up. :lol: Like Marko said, it is incredibly boring to play by yourself and my buddy that played the guitar really well and the reason why I bought the bass to try and start up a band moved across the country about the same time I quit playing. Never had any interest in continuing it after he moved.

Ill probably swing by GC this weekend to see what they have available. Im prob going to get an Ibanez first. I might even get this pack (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-IJSB90-Electric-Bass-Jumpstart-Pack-516149-i1323531.gc) What do u think? It looks pretty good:idk: Totally, perfect for first starting out! :cheers:

BP....what model do you have? One of the soundgear's? They sound good. Here's my bass (that I don't play anymore). It's an ESP LTD F204: http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00696/37/49/696299473_l.jpg heres mine its an older Soundgear SR400, woodgrain finish, pics are blurry cuz my cam sucks... but here ya go. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Bassplayer0730/PICT0116.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Bassplayer0730/PICT0115.jpg :cheers:

heres mine its an older Soundgear SR400, woodgrain finish, pics are blurry cuz my cam sucks... but here ya go. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Bassplayer0730/PICT0116.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Bassplayer0730/PICT0115.jpg :cheers: Nice. My bassplayer has one that looks just like that. His is a 5 string...which I cannot play. That extra string F#*Ks me up royally.

Nice. My bassplayer has one that looks just like that. His is a 5 string...which I cannot play. That extra string F#*Ks me up royally. haha, i can play a 5 string, but dont own one yet haha. Really should look into getting one... heres the bass i :drool: over Pedulla 5 string Thunderbolt Fretless... ahhhh.... price... $3,895 http://www.pedulla.com/assets/images/thunderboltGallery_lrg1.jpg in wood tone w/fretless neck. :) http://www.pedulla.com/assets/images/thunderboltGallery_lrg1002.jpg depending on applictaion id use the fretless...my jazz and blues bands, the fretted Id use all the time

haha, i can play a 5 string, but dont own one yet haha. Really should look into getting one... heres the bass i :drool: over Pedulla 5 string Thunderbolt Fretless... ahhhh.... price... $3,895 http://www.pedulla.com/assets/images/thunderboltGallery_lrg1.jpg in wood tone w/fretless neck. :) http://www.pedulla.com/assets/images/thunderboltGallery_lrg1002.jpg depending on applictaion id use the fretless...my jazz and blues bands, the fretted Id use all the time I love the color of the first one and the neck on the 2nd. I've always wanted a Music Man StingRay. Blue finish.

marko ur bass is awesome man! im a big fan of the sharp corners and stuff on guitars. BP urs is frickin sweet with the woodgrain finish :dthumb: i might see if they have that kit a GC tomorrow.

check out the ESP and dean for some cool designs later on afer your pack... check out the dean line... DEAN! (http://www.deanguitars.com/basses.htm) http://www.deanguitars.com/images/b2_4_5.jpg http://www.deanguitars.com/images/zbxbass.jpg

marko ur bass is awesome man! im a big fan of the sharp corners and stuff on guitars. BP urs is frickin sweet with the woodgrain finish :dthumb: i might see if they have that kit a GC tomorrow. Thanks man. I bought that thing when I was in high school. So it's probly 9 years old.

They had a starter kit at GC for $250. Im decoding to wait tho :idk:

I haven't heard modulus being mentioned yet, not sure if you have a few thousand to spend though.