buying

I’m buying my first bass second hand, I was wondering if I should go for a Yamaha RBX250 or a Samick (I don’t know the model). The’re both 4 string. Based on this info witch one should I get.

Hey y'all, I'm looking to get my first upright bass. I'm deciding between two options. 1) One of these: 3/4 Engelhardt EM1 Upright Bass - $700 for a new "blemished" (doesn't specify what that means) Engelhardt EM1 3/4 size direct from the manufacturer. No accessories. 2) Buying used from a...

Hi, I just found this website and I think the prices are very low and I want to ask if any of you have purchased here and if it's legit or what's the catch? Here is an example:

Hey everyone! I've been reading this forum for a couple years but its my first post. You always seem to be a helpful bunch. I'm a long-time musician/composer -- electric guitar, piano, drums ... mostly doomy, chamber-music type things, ala Silver Mt. Zion or GY!BE type music. I've put in...

Anyone know some good places to check out for basses in Tucson, AZ? Music stores, pawn shops, etc? I’m heading that way in July and would like to browse a bit while I’m there. Thanks!

I play with DR 40-100s on my 4 string basses and found myself with a few extra sets so I'm thinking of trying this setup on my 5. It's a standard fender jazz. Can I get away with doing 100-80-60-40-40 or is this a stupid question?

Hello Talk Bass world, I am new to bass playing, I’ve been a drummer for 40 years and decided to take up bass and get lessons and I’m loving it. I came across a bass for sale and I wanted some opinions on weather to buy it or wait for something else to come along. It’s an American 2007 Fender...

So I finally sold my guitar, and have some extra cash lying around and am thinking about a new bass Right now I'm thinking of four possibilities in different price ranges: Mustang short-scale MIM MIM p-bass Schecter stiletto studio 4 or 5 Maybe wait until I find another good deal on a...

Hey, to begin with: I used to play bass a lot, even in a band. Things became rough for me though, I started studying, played less, finally took a hard cut and sold my old bass (Ibanez GSR200). My break was roughly 2 years long, played a bit acoustic guitar in between but it wasn't really the...

I'm interested in buying a bass, probably a Precision or a Hofner Ignition for recording it analog to Ableton in order to produce Psychedelic Rock, my question is, should i record it by mic'ing the amp or using a DI?, I want to know because i don't want to spend a lot of money on buying both...

First time poster looking for some help. I'm looking for a pbass. This local guy is selling this Squier for $250 but I think I can talk him down to $210-220. He says that he's upgraded the pickguard, tuners (Wilkinson), pots, knobs, and "electricals". He says the only thing not new is the bass...

Do any of you guys have experience with buying real estate at auction? Any tips you would like to share?

Hello. I'm not a bass player. I'm a drummer who can follow instructions if necessary. I also do recordings, host jams, rehearsals, that kind of thing. I'm looking to get a bass to keep in my room and have available for those who may just drop by, their bass isn't sounding right on a recording...

I've been considering purchasing a new bass, leaning towards a Stingray Classic, and since no one nearby has any I started looking at basses online. Then one day after lunch I wandered into a local-ish music store and tried out a Fender Jazz American Elite they had hanging on the wall and was...

You can get an Empress ParaEQ for $250 at musicians friend but I see sellers on EBay selling it $300, $400, even $650. I can't get a good price when I sell my used pedals but they apparently can sell a $250 pedal for 600 buck.

I only play a 4 string Fender P. Just bought a 6 string Ibanez w/ Big Singles. You'd figure getting the new bass would subdue the GAS for a bit, right? Nope. I have now seen the light of single coil growl, and I've entered the church of the Low B. Suddenly I need more basses with more growl...

Hey everyone I am looking at possibly getting a Geddy Lee jazz off of Craigslist. The lowest I can get the guy down to is $700 Canadian for a Japan made model. Do you think this is a decent price? The current going rate in Canada on a brand new MIM model is $1,179.99 Are the Japanese models...

What's going on everyone. I was looking for a Bass Mods EF5 for sale. If anyone has one they are selling, or could point me in the right direction of one being sold, privately or through a website, I would greatly appreciate it. (Updated) Specifically looking for the matte black finish

Im buying a new bass, ive narrowed down my choices to the music man sub ray4 and the iabnez sr300e. Im looking for a crunchy and treble sound,which both of these basses have, however i cant decide which one is better for the money and is more flexible - please help me decide

Hey everyone, I was just looking for some tips on buying my first bass, in a relatively small price range (like $200 or less). I got the chance to finally get my hands on one for the worship team at church, and now I'm in love with it. I'll also need to buy an amp and everything, so some advice...

Hi, I like to try 5string and found this Hartke AK5 fore sale 3000SKr, ca. 300Euros that's 400-500 USD (?). It's actually too expensive for me ... but just in case I go nuts ... is there somebody who played one of these and can tell me stuff abut it. Hartke PA is really good stuff, as far as I...

So I've been learning on and playing a friend's Fender Jazz bass for a while now, but I'm looking at buying a bass of my own. I'm not looking at spending too much, and I've narrowed it down to a few. I'm either looking at a used Ibanez TMB100, A new Squier Affinity Jazz, or a used Squier...

First time I ever went solely off of Talk Bass's recommendations. Needed a light weight 4 string. Fairly difficult to find. There was a lot of talk about the Precision Lyte. I was unable to try one out, so I read the reviews carefully and went with it. Found one on Reverb and it arrived two...

Now, most of you will understand that I am a Music Man guy, a company man, completely and without shame at all. And I don't revere or worship "vintage" in any way at all. I'm old enough to remember when those pre-CBS Fenders were just 'old basses'. But I like the look of those old P basses...

Ok, I am in the market for a new bass. I am selling a MIN jazz (5) and an old Washburn B10 to help offset the costs. My main love is now a Fender Precision Hwy 1 with a SD QP in it. I am not a 5 stringer at this time, and was looking for something else to supplement the P. Though I thought...

So I’m checking out Craigslist, like we all do, and I see a mint 2013 American Standard Precision. Comes with OHSC, candy, etc. looks flawless. 3TSB with rosewood. Price is only 650.00!! I already have two, but that’s a pretty good deal. Feel free to tell me what I already know.

Hello, TalkBass community, I was wondering if I could get your opinions on something: purchasing a fretless Jazz. I’ve never played a fretless bass guitar, only fretted and uprights, and don’t really play Jazz basses. However, a bass that I’m really liking he look of has recently had a major...

Hey all, I’ve been playing bass for awhile now and I’m thinking of upgrading from my current bass, it’s a cheap one tbh I’m looking for something around $800 AUD, which is around $630 USD, but if I really like it I’ll go I bit higher I’m asking here because people know their stuff, and I don’t...

I have an opportunity to buy a Sterling 34 for $400, but I'm trying to not spend much money right now. I'm wondering if I should buy this now, or will there be plenty of other opportunities to buy a Ray34 for a similar price in a few months when I get a raise and I'm not worried about saving money?

I've been thinking lately about buying a left handed bass. Only because if one day I wake up and find that while I was sleeping I went from being right handed to being left :)handed...I like to be prepared for all circumstances :thumbsup:

Is it out of the question to buy a bass (with a rosewood fret board) from Japan due to the CITES? There are several very, very gorgeous Bacchus J basses with rosewood finger board at Japanese stores.... drooldrooldrool I've had a chance to play a low-end Bacchus, and it was made impeccably and...

I'vejust blind bought a fretless after only playing a fretted exclusively for 15 years. Never played a fretless before. Just wondering if anyone has crossed over and am I going to experience as hard of a time as I think I'm going to lol?

Hi, I was in my local shop yesterday looking at basses cause I got a little extra cash lying around and I was looking at fender P&J’s. I currently have a 95 Ibanez ATK300, which is great but maybe something to compliment it. Well every precision and jazz on the shelf felt meh, until I saw this...

Has anyone ordered a bass with a rosewood fingerboard after the CITES went effective? I've been drooling over Bacchus basses but am worried if a Bacchus w/ rosewood could even enter the US.

Besides learning to play bass, I would also like to learn how to setup, fix and modify a bass to my liking. Thing is, I don't want to use either of my two basses as a test platform. They're not expensive or anything, but I like them the way they are and don't want to mess them up. Both of my...

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my gigging gear. I will probably buy a Markbass LM III head on the second hand market. The guy selling it is also selling a New York 122 cab at 4ohms. It is a bit out of my budget but I could do the effort if worth it. Another guy is selling a 151p Traveller, 8 ohms...

I have one of those $700 Deluxe Ash MIM Fender Jazz basses. I love it, but I've been thinking about maybe selling it and buying an American made one. I've also wondered if maybe I'd be better off just buying a second but different bass, such as a MIM P Bass or a Sterling Ray34. And my last...

Hey what's up guys-- I study jazz seriously at Oberlin Conservatory and need to buy a bass to play on for gigs etc. I need to buy a bass, and fast. I want to buy something in the $5,000 range, give or take a few, and want to know where to go and what to buy. I do play classical but my main focus...

Hey. I once created a topic about if Fender MIM Jazz Bass is great. Now I'm going to buy it. But I won't be able to try many of them. I'll probably only be able to just try one and buy it. But I'm scared about getting a one that is not great. In the topic people talked about feeling it and...

Bellevue American Music closed, and had an online auction. I bid on a whole section of a wall display of strings. $275 and I think I'm done buying strings, lol. 43 sets. Honestly I'll probably sell many for cheap to local buyers, but who knows? There are some here I've never tried.