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So yeah.
Advice-wise? There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
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See I want to learn how to play the bass.... that is not my problem my problem is I dont know what is the best bass to get when you are first starting off.... And I need to find a cheap one.... if you can give me a link to as site I will be very greatful..... I also always rate 5's (link)
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Read my column and click on the music section. I've answered this many times.
In summary: you have a conflict - you want a cheap bass, but you want a good bass. More likely, you want a decently priced bass that doesn't suck. You can get a really cheap bass, and it'll sound like ass. You can get a horribly expensive bass and never be able to take advantage of it.
Fender Squires are very entry-level. Some are very poorly made. Some are OK. It really depends.
Ibanez has a decent selection of student-level models. I have an Ibanez 5-string bass and am very happy with it (it is, however, NOT a sudent model).
Most importantly, pick a guitar that feels good in your hands. Don't pick one based on brand name, don't pick one based on how pretty it is. You need to pick up basses and play them in stores and find what neck and body design feel right to you as you play them.
Also, realize that a good amp can make a shitty bass sound good. And a bad amp can make a great bass sound like shit.
While a lot of people will link you to Musicians Friend (otherwise known as Musician's Fiend) - realize that they will rip you off just as badly as any chain can. Yeah, they have some good deals, and they also have some horrible deals. They'll also try to hype up shitty equipment because they need it to sell.
I am more in favor of finding a local music/guitar shop. For one, you can actually pick up the guitars and play them. Secondly, you can go to them if you need repairs, advice, etc... you can't get that from a website.
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