...maybe I am. But only when it comes to things that would normally cost me lots of cash. Which is why I was wondering if anyone here knows how one might go about acquiring an electric bass guitar and amp for not a lot of money.
I really want to learn to play. And it's hard to play without the said instrument.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Craigslist springs to mind.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Craigslist, Recycler, other local publications that list items for sale.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I bought one on Craigslist and one on Ebay.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Pawn shops. The kind where they let you haggle.
Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
Gte the guitar first and the amp later - that way you can practice fingerings and build strength while you are saving for the amp.
Good luck - and there are plenty of good resources online too, to help with your study. That said, you can't beat jamming with your favourite CDs tho...
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Also keep your eyes peeled for sales on starter sets at places like Guitar Center. A friend of mine got an electric bass and a crappy 10 watt amp, plus a strap, case, picks, entry level headphones, etc., for $149 before tax, brand new in box.
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
Ok, first you'll need one of these and one of these. Once you have those, take them here and you'll know what to do. Good luck!
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson: Craigslist springs to mind.
What is this Craigslist of which you speak?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It blows my mind when people haven't heard of craigslist.
I told one of my good friends about it (he's in Palm Springs), and a month later he found his new apartment listed there. He owes me big.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
I have a Fender Jazz I got in 2001, I've taken such good care of it it's sick, considering I am so unskilled at it.
I am not sure what to do with it as between keyboard, classical guitar, etc I just don't have any time I am willing to commit to get better at it.
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
Anybody know where I can get a keytar?
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
quote:Originally posted by erosomniac: Also keep your eyes peeled for sales on starter sets at places like Guitar Center. A friend of mine got an electric bass and a crappy 10 watt amp, plus a strap, case, picks, entry level headphones, etc., for $149 before tax, brand new in box.
Beware the sale!
I recommend against these package deals simply because the instruments are likely to be of such poor quality that it would discourage a beginner from ever learning the instrument. Esteban springs unbidden to mind.
Also, you don't need picks for a bass guitar and you shouldn't get in the habit of using them.
At some point the "steal" is the store stealing money from you and giving you a warped piece of plywood. I can't really imagine a set like that being worth having, even for a beginner.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
quote:Originally posted by vonk: Anybody know where I can get a keytar?
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