Bass Guitar Players

Danno · 05-27-2014, 08:45 AM

Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too.

I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for.

All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo.

Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops?

TheOak · 05-27-2014, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too.

I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for.

All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo.

Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops?

Budget set up will run you around $175-250 new. Find the nearest Guitar Center, they have starter packs that will have the Bass, small amp, bag etc all in 1 box.

They also "usually" have an assortment of used instruments.

Their website is loaded with used cheap Basses.
Electric Bass Guitars | Guitar Center

I could have saved tax and $30 if i had bought my Bass on Amazon but there are just somethings i do not buy off of the internet and fragile instruments are one of them. Guitar Center also has a 30 day return policy so I could return it on my way to work one day if I decided that instrument wasn't working out for me.

This Dean is $230
Dean Edge 09 Bass and Amp Pack | GuitarCenter

Take an hour on Saturday and go feel up all the ladies

Mr.Riaton · 05-27-2014, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too.

I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for.

All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo.

Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops?

Avoid any basses that don't work....seriously. Plug it in and make sure the tuners work as well as tone/volume knobs etc. I would buy the cheapest one you can find if your just starting out. Once you realize your gonna stick with it, then buy a better one. My first guitar was free and it was a piece of crap- but it worked.Also, you can find good deals on eBay and I believe Best Buy has some good beginner bass/amp combos for a good price.

K Major · 05-27-2014, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too.

Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops?

I would have NO problem purchasing a bass, snare drum, flugelhorn etc from a Pawn Shop. If its a reputable one that you are familiar with and trust, by all means GO FOR IT. You can always have the serial number checked out before you buy. I would go to a P/S before I purchased off Ebay, Craigslist. At least you can hold, touch and try it out on site before laying down your hard earned cash on potential junk.

05-27-2014, 08:45 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Bass Guitar Players Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too. I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for. All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo. Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops?

05-27-2014, 08:58 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: Bass Guitar Players Originally Posted by Danno Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too. I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for. All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo. Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops? Budget set up will run you around $175-250 new. Find the nearest Guitar Center, they have starter packs that will have the Bass, small amp, bag etc all in 1 box. They also "usually" have an assortment of used instruments. Their website is loaded with used cheap Basses. Electric Bass Guitars \| Guitar Center I could have saved tax and $30 if i had bought my Bass on Amazon but there are just somethings i do not buy off of the internet and fragile instruments are one of them. Guitar Center also has a 30 day return policy so I could return it on my way to work one day if I decided that instrument wasn't working out for me. This Dean is $230 Dean Edge 09 Bass and Amp Pack \| GuitarCenter Take an hour on Saturday and go feel up all the ladies Danno likes this.
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05-27-2014, 09:18 AM	#3
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,305	Re: Bass Guitar Players Originally Posted by Danno Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too. I've been tempted many times to pick up a decent but cheap bass guitar from a pawn shop, but I have no idea what to look for. All my income goes to my stay at home wife and 2 kids about to start college, so I can't just run out and buy a 500.00 guitar/amp combo. Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops? Avoid any basses that don't work....seriously. Plug it in and make sure the tuners work as well as tone/volume knobs etc. I would buy the cheapest one you can find if your just starting out. Once you realize your gonna stick with it, then buy a better one. My first guitar was free and it was a piece of crap- but it worked.Also, you can find good deals on eBay and I believe Best Buy has some good beginner bass/amp combos for a good price. Danno likes this.

05-27-2014, 09:19 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,767 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bass Guitar Players Originally Posted by Danno Oak, I too don't have the long fingers. I've always wanted to learn the Bass too. Hey guitar gurus... Any ideas about what to look for or what to avoid at pawn shops? I would have NO problem purchasing a bass, snare drum, flugelhorn etc from a Pawn Shop. If its a reputable one that you are familiar with and trust, by all means GO FOR IT. You can always have the serial number checked out before you buy. I would go to a P/S before I purchased off Ebay, Craigslist. At least you can hold, touch and try it out on site before laying down your hard earned cash on potential junk. Danno likes this.