Blurb Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Well I finally picked up a bass, I found a used Fender Geddy Lee in very good condition and picked up a 35 watt comboamp...if my wife hears Cream "Sunshine of your love" 1 more time she's going to skull me it. A few random observations I went to 5 music shops and wasn't helped once as I stood staring blankly at the wall of basses, everyone was helped hook up the guitars and play... The guys I talked to who were looking at basses when I was were all cool as he11 and helpful Thanks again for all your input%) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Brown Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Originally posted by Blurb: Well I finally picked up a bass, I found a used Fender Geddy Lee in very good condition and picked up a 35 watt comboamp...if my wife hears Cream "Sunshine of your love" 1 more time she's going to skull me it. A few random observations I went to 5 music shops and wasn't helped once as I stood staring blankly at the wall of basses, everyone was helped hook up the guitars and play... The guys I talked to who were looking at basses when I was were all cool as he11 and helpful Thanks again for all your input%) Great choice for a starter bass. And welcome to the hell that is bass players' lives. We never get no respect, no help, and so we help each other. And when the slightest little thing goes wrong with the music, they turn around and stare at us. That's why this forum is so great. You'll find a lot of help here. Get a teacher, a real bassist, to get you started. I also recommend "The Bass Player Book" and "Bass Guitar for Dummies." Yep. I'm the other voice in the head of davebrownbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Originally posted by Blurb: Well I finally picked up a bass, I found a used Fender Geddy Lee in very good condition and picked up a 35 watt comboamp.Great choice for a first bass. It should last you many, many years. The Japanese made Fenders are generally considered to be very good instruments. What model combo amp did you get? Also, where are you located? You might be able to find someone willing to jam a bit and show you a few things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think that 120 watts or better would stay useful. 50 Watts can be a little low when playing with others. 100 watts or better in a combo gives you an amp that can serve a much more useful life. Remember 1 watt is not the same as anouther watt. Play the amp, turn it up. If they won't let you go somewhere else. You need to be sure it will do what you need it to and please your ear. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurb Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 The amp is an Ibanez, it sounds OK so far I live in Kansas City, the music sceen isn't too bad here but I think I have a little way to go before jamming I did sign up for lessons from a professional bass player, according to the kids in the music shop he is "sick" on the bass, he seems very good at communicating and teaching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2fat Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Communicating and teaching is much more important than him being sick on the bass. You'll be layin it down in no time. Welcome to the Low Down. www.ethertonswitch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 As another owner of a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, I can say you've made a great choice. It won't be the last bass you buy (that bass doesn't exist), but it should serve well for, oh, I suppose forever. I believe Geddy Lee has been playing his for some time now. Now just play, listen, & learn everything you can. And enjoy yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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