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    Default Bass Newbie

    I've been playing guitar for about four years and I've recently come into some cash; after a lot of consideration I have decided to take up the Bass. My question to you is: Which one should I choose? I have a budget of around $260 american and I would prefer one that does not fall into the traditional "curvy bass" category, kind of like a B.C. rich, but without the huge price tag. Also, I am left handed, so if it was available in lefty that would help. Thank you!
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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    Default Alright!

    Whoo hoo, another bottom-ender!

    Unfortunately, after some searching, I'm at a loss in finding a pointy lefty for under that price. I guess searching local classifieds might turn something up.

    I'm interested to hear what led you to the bass though?

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    A bass player and a lefty? Does that qualify you for disability? Only kidding, we welcome bass players here with open arms. Even lefties.

    Does the bass you're looking for have to be a four-string, or are you open to 5/6/8 stringers as well?
    -Sean
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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenFretter
    A bass player and a lefty? Does that qualify you for disability? Only kidding, we welcome bass players here with open arms. Even lefties.

    Does the bass you're looking for have to be a four-string, or are you open to 5/6/8 stringers as well?
    5/6/8 stringers are fine. Hell, if you can find a 12 string, I'll play it.
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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    This one isn't very pointy, but it's still not your typical J or P bass...



    Under $200 US, too.
    -Sean
    Guitars: Lots.
    Amphs: More than last year.
    Pedals: Many, although I go straight from guitar to amp more often lately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWBasser
    Whoo hoo, another bottom-ender!

    Unfortunately, after some searching, I'm at a loss in finding a pointy lefty for under that price. I guess searching local classifieds might turn something up.

    I'm interested to hear what led you to the bass though?
    Nothing special, just logic; You see, I've been playing guitar for a couple of years and there aren't really any guitars in my price range that aren't cheap little import guitars; so of course the logical decision was a cheap little import guitar with four strings
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenFretter
    This one isn't very pointy, but it's still not your typical J or P bass...



    Under $200 US, too.
    Thanks, but I think I'll keep looking for now
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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    I've found your bass:

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ku=516168#used

    It's used, and if you can put up with a chip in the headstock, well within your range.

    Or, how about this one:

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ku=512560#used

    Peavey David Ellefson (Megadeth) sig. Peavey is blowing these out because Ellefson went back to Jackson. Great deal on a killer bass.

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....tar?sku=519353

    Dean ML bass. Cool design!
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    Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
    Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
    ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katastrophe
    I've found your bass:

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ku=516168#used

    It's used, and if you can put up with a chip in the headstock, well within your range.

    Or, how about this one:

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ku=512560#used

    Peavey David Ellefson (Megadeth) sig. Peavey is blowing these out because Ellefson went back to Jackson. Great deal on a killer bass.

    http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....tar?sku=519353

    Dean ML bass. Cool design!
    Thanks man, you're a life saver.
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grungemaster
    Nothing special, just logic; You see, I've been playing guitar for a couple of years and there aren't really any guitars in my price range that aren't cheap little import guitars; so of course the logical decision was a cheap little import guitar with four strings

    If you're looking for decent sub-$300 guitars, try Rondo Music. A bunch of us here have Agile, Douglas and SX guitars. Very good bang for the buck, and the Agiles are better quality than most of the imports in their price range.
    -Sean
    Guitars: Lots.
    Amphs: More than last year.
    Pedals: Many, although I go straight from guitar to amp more often lately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenFretter
    If you're looking for decent sub-$300 guitars, try Rondo Music. A bunch of us here have Agile, Douglas and SX guitars. Very good bang for the buck, and the Agiles are better quality than most of the imports in their price range.
    Thanks man, that site is great.
    My favorite tv shows are reruns. Specificly the ones I've seen before; that way I can say "I've seen this before", turn off the tv, and go play guitar some more.

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