Bass Lesson – What to look for in buying a bass
For any person thinking about taking up bass, but not to sure what to look for when buying one, I thought I would put together a few tips. And remember they are only tips, you can buy what ever you like, but I think something thats feels good to you and won’t apart are fairly important. Cheers
I have once before touched on Squier basses but I thought I’d show more on what I thought and how they sound.
Reader Comments
Really helpful, thank you .
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excellent contribution, thank you. I love the bass its the foundation of every hit song.
But before you buy,try it, make sure you like how it feels it both your hands and that it isn’t too heavy at the headstock etc. also, make sure the neck is straight. Then of course, do you like how it sounds? If you start off looking at good brands but their entry level basses, you should be fairly safe. I hope this helps, cheers
Hey, firstly i’m in New Zealand, so not sure of where you could go to get a good deal. Sorry. But in regard to price, I have found that you can get some pretty decent basses around $1000 NZD, So maybe $6-700 USD?? For that price you should get a good bass that will last until you are ready for your next step up.
So whats a good price to pay for a beginner bass?
And do you have any suggestions where to buy them?
Yep Trace Elliott GP12SMX
Is that a trace eliot in the background?
@dumassdslxc not looking to sell at the mo sorry
how much do you want for that bass?
“what to look for in buying a bass”…i take it its aimed at begginers…so he holds up an expensive tobias 5 string….ha ha ha made me laugh.
Cheers. A very helpful video to a newbie like me.
thank you sir
this was very helpful! thank you
Cheers for this mate very helpful
thanx for putting in the effort mate
2:46 – 2:48 that statement cracked me up bro! xoD
Washburn 0:31 I laughed out loud! LOL
Squier Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe. I swear on my ancestors graves it is as good as a MIM Fender.
My first bass is a Squier and i like it better than the Fender in the music room at school.
I want a jazz bass body with split p pick ups someone help me!
Look for Squier Affinity P Basses made between 1996, and 1999. These were superb, essentially, American Standard quality body and neck with cheap pickups. You can tell these by the full width body, large open tuners, and “By Fender” written in regular font – not with the backwards “F”. Get one,(about $100.00) put Fender original P Bass pickups in it(about $60.00), and you will have as good a Bass as is available at any price! Beware of the Standards in that vintage tho, they were horrible!
They are usually lower quality but they can go up in quality as you go up in price. I had a washburn which I hated because it was bulky but it was that bass itself. I’ve tried others of the same model that felt differently. It depends on the wood. This is a reason I don’t trust internet purchases. I always go local.
is a washburn bass a shitty brand ?
The Matt Freeman Signature Squier P – Bass is one of the best P Basses out there right now. Try one, you’ll see!
Vintage Vibe?
I think you mean Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe? 
Did you buy it?
I was told to learn one 3 yrs ago to learn on, just got a 5 string for Xmas and i still play my J bass alot, way more comparable
if you play closer to the fret line (bridge side) not in the middle, you won’t get ‘fret buzz’.
I’m going for the Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special
Whats getting the bass Setup?
haha me too mate…
hahahah, STUPID!
@1:05: Vintage Vibe? You mixed Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe, I guess?
Great video, none the less.
I own a Squier Affinity Precision, but upgraded it with a Fender MiM neck, and a new bridge, tuners, and a few other things. I own a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass as well, really nice too!
YA! HIGH FIVE! oh wait
same bass i want!
im honestly not a fan off p basses there way to popular people need a change like the j bass witch im getting soon. Vintage modified 3 tone sunburst tortoise shell pickguard oh ya
haha nana
Paul mccartney is in bass hell?
If you use a pick you don’t just go to hell, you go to bass hell, it’s full of lead guitars and people smacking around flea basses
you are awesome.