which is the best bass guitar?
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It is a personal preference.  Each brand and model has a slightly different shape to the neck, height to the strings, action, tone, etc.  I can give you some advice on picking one, though.  When you go to try them out, put a strap on it and play it like you're playing live.  If it falls off the strap, feels weird, hurts your hand, sounds bad, etc. then do not get it.  I would only purchase an instrument that felt perfect to me, whether it was expensive or cheap.  I've got one bass that only cost a few hundred dollars, but when I practiced with it at the store, among other things, I noticed that it has a super strong neck which doesn't bend the notes when jumping around on stage.  I have played many that were thousands that didn't feel nearly as good because they just didn't fit me + my playing style right.
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www.olga.net\n\nMostly guitar, but there is some bass as well.
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Pick for sound quality not looks. There alright but really matters how much your spending.\n\n\nCLASSIC- that would be the thunder bolt guitar I think that was like one of his first guitars.
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The Schecter C-1 Blackjack or Classic are great versatile guitars and a terrific value.  They all come with top quality hardware such as real Duncan pickups and TonePros bridge and Grover tuners.  Can't beat all that for around $500 bucks.
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I would save up until you have enough to buy a Fender Precision. I wouldn't recommend getting a really cheap bass.
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for many types of music you really don't need a five string. so might as well save your money, unless you really think you have a need for one.\nit depends on what you currently have...\nbut i'd reccomend a nice Fender bass, one made in america, rather than foreign versions. i like the jazz basses, and there are some nice and more affordable artist models.\n\nit'd be best to know what your playing style and music style is. and then go from there. talk to other bass players in bands. you might even find someone selling a really nice bass, and save some money.
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I would say about 5 for the bass and 4-7 for electric guitar, thats just a guess tho,
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I think the luscious Liz Frencham is still available.\nCheck out her website.\nYou dont mind double bass do you?
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I'm not so much into guitars, but my hubby says:\n\n"It depends on what style of music you are playing.  For metal, I'd go with an Ibanez RG Series with a Wizard II neck with pickup selection consisting of DiMarzio pickups or (if you want to go all out) go with EMG 81 on the bridge and EMG 85 on the neck.\n\nIf you want to play hardcore, screamo, that kind of thing, go with a Gibson Les Paul with stock pickups.  But if you like good distortion, either use a Seymore Duncan JB 59s or EMGs.\n\nAnd if you just want to go extreme metal, good shred stuff, something that's lightweight, go with ESP (or if you can't afford that, LTD), they come stock with EMGs.\n\nOverall, it really depends on what type of music I'm playing, these are just what I prefer."\n\nHe's a crazy music nut.
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Shimano and Daiwa are still #1, followed by Quantum,Pflueger,Abu Garcia,Browning,and then Bass Pro Shops brand, and Cabelas brand.\n\n     If I were you, and I was looking for an inexpensive BC reel I would probably look into buying either a "Bass Pro Shops Mega Tournament"(which is $50) or a "low-end" Cabelas Brand reel. Looking at your question, I think you may be wanting to ask "What is a good SPIN-cast reel"? \n\n     In that regard, I would have to say the Daiwa "Procaster" ($24.99) would work well or any $20-30 "Zebco" reel. Match it with an "Ugly Stik" and you've got a good low-end combo.\n\nHowever, Shimano reels are fantastic and rarely have any mechanical trouble. They are expensive($99-400 dollars) but you can have them a "life-time". If you are really interested in buying a reel, get a Bass Pro Shop catalog and a Cabelas catalog. They are free, just go to there web-site and order one.
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Iron Maiden - I just love Bruce Dickinson's voice and their lyrics. Steve Harris is the best bass player in the world!
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I would say a Fender Stratocaster or a Gibson Les Paul. (I have a 1972 Fender Stratocaster.) However give the first answerer 10 points. The first sentence says it all. That is the perfect answer.
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Welcome to the family, Little Sister. I hope you have a very long and happy stay with us.\nTo start off, there are NEVER stupid questions, especially when discussing music. If anyone refuses to answer your questions, or gives you attitude, remind them that someone was kind enough to take pitty on their sorry souls at one point, and that they were not always the "gods" that they feel they are now.\n\nAnyhow, to answer your questions:\n1.) Do i have to use a pick while playing bass?\nNo. I usually do not use a pick, and many "professional" players do not use them. Many players do use them. It all boils down to which is most comfortable for you.\n\n2.) Do i have to play bass with an amp or is it ok to do with out for a little while?\nIt is definately OK to do without for a tiny while, however it will more than likely impede your learning at this point in your career. I very rarely use an amp; however I have been playing for almost 20 years and can feel when I made a mistake. There are many decent beginner amps on the market for $100 or less. I would recommend getting one as soon as possible so you acn hear what you are playing.\n\n3.) I am not exactly sure on how to tune it correctly and i don't wanna break a string so any advice on tuning bass would be great. \nMy best advice is to buy an electric tuner. They can be purchased for almost nothing, and will help you out immensel;y. Barring that ,there are a few online tuners that are available. Here is the one I usually send people to- www.guitarforbeginners.com/onlinetuner.html\n\n4.) and if there are any websites that you know of that can help me as a unexperienced begining bass player can you let me know them?\nhttp://www.activebass.com\nhttp://www.basstabarchive.com\nhttp://www.basslessons.com\nhttp://www.visionmusic.com\n\nOther helpful advice:\nPractice EVERY day. Not for long periods, but rather 15 minutes or so at a shot. By practicing for that short amount of time, you are able to learn in small doses, which is best, and it doesn't really give you a chance to get bored, which will kill your desire to play.\nDon't EVER let anyone get you down by telling you anything negative about you or your playing, or your desire to play. If someone tells you that you suck, think about who they are and what they hyave accomplished. If they are not musicians themselves, simply hand them your bass, agree with them, and ask them to show you what a "real" bassist sounds like. If they ARE a musician, and they talk trash, explain that you forgot that they were born being a great musician, and very quietly hand them your bass and ask them to show you how to be better.\n\nIf you ever get discouraged, or want any more information, contact me through here, and we'll see what we can do to make you the best you can possibly be.
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You can find a decent Bass for under $200.  A bass guitar is the top 4 (sometimes 5)strings on a regular guitar. Learning the basic frets..and their relationship to the strings and chords. E A D G (B) Strings.  E#, (# = SHARP)  F F# G G# A A# B (NO SHARPS OR FLATS)  C C# D D# BACK TO E. Strings go Top (Biggest) to E A D G B E (Littlest)  Get a tuner also..It might look alien now...but soon you will understand.  PRACTICE is the answer.    Have a blessed day
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Best Amps for metal music:\nBoogie Single Rectifier\nBoogie Dual Rectifier\nPeavey 5150\nPeavey Ultra\nSoldano SLO-100\nMarshall JCM 800\nMarshall DSL
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The Fender Precision Bass was introduced in 1951.  The Fender Jazz Bass was introduced in 1960.  You can probably find a vintage bass guitar on eBay.
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I believe you can find wiring diagrams on the Fender website as well as the Seymour Duncan website for nearly any popular bass or guitar.