jblosser Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Anyone teach (or know of a person that accepts) beginners in the Central Ohio area?I can read music, but have never played a string instrument, and would like to learn.Would also appreciate input on a beginner's package; bass, amp, ...? Not looking to spend much until I figure out if A) I like it and B) I can play it. Not afraid to spend money if/once I find out I have ability and affinity.Thanks in advance! Edited August 14, 2012 by jblosser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I may have equipment to sell you... mine has been in its case for... 15yrs now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 could a mod correct the speling in my title, por favor?/derp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I could teach you for free if you were closer. Sold my bass last year for track funds though. Sort of wish I hadn't now...BUY USED. That's all you really need to know about equipment. Intro level basses are under $200 new, and most brands seem to have an intro brand. I.e. Fender sells "Squire" basses that look like a fender precision, but with cheaper wood and electronics. Look for a nice used Ibanez SR series, or a Precision copy ("P-bass") by any of the major brands. Those should be $80-$150 used. Obviously music stores will charge you a premium, even on used stuff, but they will also generally set them up with new strings and set the bridge height, etc. probably worth it or a newb. Get a 15 watt practice amp, and a 15' cable, and you're good. I would avoid 5-string basses and active electronics for a first bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 +1 on the Ibanez Sr series, I had one, played awesome. I'd go for a better amp tho, 15 watts is gonna sound like ass imho. Bring an experienced musician, preferably a bassist with you to check your prospective instrument over, look for buzzing frets, loose tuning keys, make sure the action is good... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 15 does sound like crap, but it's small enough for practice, easy to move, and loud enough to play with a band in a pinch. I eventually had a 100 watt crate 1x15" combo amp, then a 200 watt crate head with a 1x15" and 2x10" cabinets, and after selling the show gear to buy my (ex) gf a guitar, I bought an old fender bass man with the 10" speakers blown and a 15" in it's place...The harke "kick back" 12" combo amp is money. Those Hartke amps are tanks. That's what I would buy next time around. 40-100 watts is probably enough to play in a garage band. More for performing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 thanks for the feedback so far, guys!gotta find a bass player in town to test basses. Keys, trumpets I could test... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 This is what I'm talking about, but far to nice for a beginner. Sort of the 250 GP bike of amps. Small, but high performance. http://www.zzounds.com/item--HTKKBYou want something that size, but lower quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I had a traynor 100 watt head on a 15 and an 18. It thumped pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 i am very sad to report that i can only teach you how to dougie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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