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Creative Arts (Read Only) => Music => Topic started by: » Magic « on March 15, 2011, 01:48:29 PM

Title: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 15, 2011, 01:48:29 PM
I need me a decent Bass -or- Electric guitar for under £150, I only recently got into the bass and got the hang of it quick - But I need one for home currently only can play at school which teases me -.-

My Desktop Amplifier supports Guitar jacks, so no amp is needed but ya

I also need advice for when I spend over £150 on a decent Bass or Electric, Aka which makes to steer away and which make to steer toward

yus I'm newb no maek funz
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 15, 2011, 02:09:59 PM
Har you go. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-Affinity-Series-Bronco-Bass-Guitar-100453641-i1146354.gc) Since £100 = $160, this guitar could do nicely for you. Then of-course, this is a new one. The site which I linked you to, guitar center, also ships to the UK/Europe last time I checked. So it may cost more £ for shipping costs.

But I don't really think there are many bass's under £100 for you. But if you save up to £230 or so (equivalent to $360 USD), you could pick up one of these: (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Hofner-Icon-Series-Vintage-Violin-Bass-511788-i1176222.gc)

(http://www.thebeatlesonline.com/images_guitars/hofner_500_1_1963.jpg)



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Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Deacon on March 15, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
You can start on cheap fender knockoffs.
That's what I had for 3 years, it wasn't the best but it served me well.
It was around $150 US. Came with an amp though.
Next step should be determined by your style of playing and comfort. (Comfort meaning size weight etc. I got an ibanez, which has a much smaller fretboard)
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 15, 2011, 02:25:50 PM
Quote from: Deacon on March 15, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Next step should be determined by your style of playing and comfort. (Comfort meaning size weight etc. I got an ibanez, which has a much smaller fretboard)

Actually, Deacon is right. What playing style do you prefer?
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: » Magic « on March 15, 2011, 03:30:04 PM
Full size, weight doesn't bother me

"normal" size fretboard ;3

style of playing liek wut, slow fast or ... ?
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 15, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
Quote from: » Magic « on March 15, 2011, 03:30:04 PM
Full size, weight doesn't bother me

"normal" size fretboard ;3

style of playing liek wut, slow fast or ... ?

Like, do you play in a metal style or rock or jazz style?

Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: » Magic « on March 16, 2011, 09:08:27 AM
Quote from: Cake Face on March 15, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
Like, do you play in a metal style or rock or jazz style?



rock

I can't find anything under £100 sooo £150?
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 16, 2011, 02:04:24 PM
Quote from: » Magic « on March 16, 2011, 09:08:27 AM
rock

I can't find anything under £100 sooo £150?

Beh, I'm not sure how a Ibanez handles for rock, so ask deacon about it. He has one. I'd just prefer one of those used, fender affinity bass's. They're pretty cheap and in good quality.
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Deacon on March 17, 2011, 02:50:43 AM
try going to your local music/guitar store
they often have cheap little ones like the fender i have
or perhaps a used section
uk have guitar center? (yes yes, stupid uneducated american)
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: » Magic « on March 17, 2011, 09:00:43 AM
Quote from: Deacon on March 17, 2011, 02:50:43 AM
try going to your local music/guitar store
they often have cheap little ones like the fender i have
or perhaps a used section
uk have guitar center? (yes yes, stupid uneducated american)

lol, yus

If I had the chance to, Should I do electric guitar instead of bass or just stick to bass?
Title: Re: guitar for under £100(bass)
Post by: Deacon on March 17, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
Quote from: » Magic « on March 17, 2011, 09:00:43 AM
lol, yus

If I had the chance to, Should I do electric guitar instead of bass or just stick to bass?

http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm (http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm)
several examples. just set to your price range, look at all the solid body fenders

if you can, do guitar. its simple enough to learn basic bass techniques that you can switch. but if you switch back to bass, please, learn to use your fingers. you can only do so much with a pick
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 22, 2011, 03:27:19 PM
Quote from: Deacon on March 17, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm (http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm)
several examples. just set to your price range, look at all the solid body fenders

if you can, do guitar. its simple enough to learn basic bass techniques that you can switch. but if you switch back to bass, please, learn to use your fingers. you can only do so much with a pick

I use my fingers now lol

I dun use a pick for bass, only electric and acoustic

thz for link
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 22, 2011, 03:45:33 PM
Magic nids become the next Jimi Hendrix and play with his teeth.
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 23, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
Quote from: Cake Face on March 22, 2011, 03:45:33 PM
Magic nids become the next Jimi Hendrix and play with his teeth.

nomnomnomnom

i wouldn't like the taste but I'll try lOL

@deacon can't use guitar center

uhh amazon has a musical section now..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_n_3?rh=n%3A340837031%2Cn%3A%21340838031%2Cn%3A406551031%2Cn%3A407671031&bbn=406551031&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1300896885&rnid=406551031 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_n_3?rh=n%3A340837031%2Cn%3A%21340838031%2Cn%3A406551031%2Cn%3A407671031&bbn=406551031&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1300896885&rnid=406551031)

hows thies? idc if its generic, it's a first guitar not 5th :D

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Metal-Bass-Guitar-Black/dp/B00125XI7O/ref=sr_1_14?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1300896966&sr=1-14 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Metal-Bass-Guitar-Black/dp/B00125XI7O/ref=sr_1_14?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1300896966&sr=1-14)

or this even?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaxville-Custom-Demon-Bass-Guitar/dp/B002S0NK7A/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaxville-Custom-Demon-Bass-Guitar/dp/B002S0NK7A/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1)

Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Deacon on March 23, 2011, 03:35:16 PM
OOO
Just my preference, I like the 2nd one alot...
also, it has a review, the other one only got 4 stars because a guy was frustrated with some other company.

your choice lol, but i think with the first you may be paying for the bodywork (the fancy shape and all)
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 24, 2011, 08:56:53 AM
Jaxville decent?
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Deacon on March 24, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
Quote from: » Magic « on March 24, 2011, 08:56:53 AM
Jaxville decent?

don't hold me to that. lol it just looks like my first, so naturally i'm drawn towards it
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 24, 2011, 02:03:03 PM
Quote from: Deacon on March 24, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
don't hold me to that. lol it just looks like my first, so naturally i'm drawn towards it

;o

:D

Aslong as it can play fine and sound fine without strings breaking... too often... I'm cool with it :D

Shall take a better look later, thanks for advise :thumbsup:
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Deacon on March 24, 2011, 02:12:02 PM
Quote from: » Magic « on March 24, 2011, 02:03:03 PM
;o

:D

Aslong as it can play fine and sound fine without strings breaking... too often... I'm cool with it :D

Shall take a better look later, thanks for advise :thumbsup:

i would certainly hope your bass strings don't break lol
but yeah, no problem
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Xrain on March 24, 2011, 02:25:14 PM
Go with a Squier they are a good entry level Guitar/Bass company.

http://www.squierguitars.com/ (http://www.squierguitars.com/)
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 24, 2011, 03:23:18 PM
God damnit I was expecting a paragraph >.<

Lol, okay I'll take a look
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Deacon on March 24, 2011, 04:35:58 PM
Quote from: Xrain on March 24, 2011, 02:25:14 PM
Go with a Squier they are a good entry level Guitar/Bass company.

http://www.squierguitars.com/ (http://www.squierguitars.com/)

the truth, as always
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: super sniper on March 25, 2011, 02:25:25 PM
I just got an ibanez for 200$ a few weeks ago
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 25, 2011, 03:26:10 PM
Quote from: super sniper on March 25, 2011, 02:25:25 PM
I just got an ibanez for 200$ a few weeks ago

cool story bro

Squier = Fender ;o
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: Cake Faice on March 25, 2011, 04:17:16 PM
I paid $199 + $30 for my squire. But it was sorta worth it because it had custom pickups/pickguard/sparkle silver finish.

But my first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Junior. It was around $100. You can try this out if you want to get into guitar rather than bass.

Epiphone Les Paul Junior quick review (PL) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siC-rjXaXpo#)
Title: Re: guitar for under £150(bass or electric)
Post by: » Magic « on March 25, 2011, 04:19:59 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on March 25, 2011, 04:17:16 PM
I paid $199 + $30 for my squire. But it was sorta worth it because it had custom pickups/pickguard/sparkle silver finish.

But my first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Junior. It was around $100. You can try this out if you want to get into guitar rather than bass.

Epiphone Les Paul Junior quick review (PL) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siC-rjXaXpo#)

Now I know UK is full of polish, But i am not polish and can't understand a word ,_,

Ima go for the Jaxville after reading the reviews