I had a $150 bass for years and didn’t enjoy playing much just played in bands cos no other bass players around. Then I bought a Stingray and the way it played made me want to practice. There is something to be said for not starting off on terrible gear

@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@cat_loaf943

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. There is something about the quality of the guitar (electronics, pickups, tone and overall design).

@BlommaBaumbart

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, but there is also something to be said for not spending more than a month's rent ($350 is a big lot of money for many people on earth) on a hobby you might not stick to. If everyone knew "bass" is something they're going to do with a passion for the rest of their lives, I assume most people would buy a $1200 bass right away and maybe never even get a second one.

@cromwellg60

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlommaBaumbart yeah good point. It’s about finding the happy medium isn’t it

@cryptoking7093

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I owned a lower line Spector and never wanted to play it... but I've had even cheaper basses that made me want to play all the time and of course, most of the Fenders I've had were inspirational to play!

I wasn't getting into the $500 range until I had been playing for a few years. I think reviewing sub $250 basses is much more realistic for someone's first instrument.

@apothecy4011

4 жыл бұрын

well you can spend an extra penny to go to the 500$ range and keep them for longer than a 250$ ones (so you save some extra cash by dodging the upgrade from 250$ to 500$ range as well :P ) These basses are also kinda easier to sell/better resale vale.

@EpictheEpicest

4 жыл бұрын

You can frequently find the TRBX 304 or 305 used for under $300. I picked up mine for $150. I even found someone selling the pickups/wiring harness for the 304 for $40 and put them in another bass. Part of being a beginner is buying used.

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

4 жыл бұрын

There are, in my opinion and contrary to popular belief, VERY few sub-$250 instruments that are suitable for a beginner. They ALL need work to play right, some more than others, and beginners are less likely to know how to do that work or who they can have the work done by, or even that work is needed at all. Without a good setup, almost all bargain basement instruments are hard and/or uncomfortable to play, which sucks for anyone but is WAY harder on a beginner who probably hasn't developed a lot of hand strength/dexterity or calluses yet. Couple that with the fact that they typically aren't as visually attractive or tonally pleasing as the next price tier of instruments, and I see a very high probability of beginners losing interest. Want to save money? Buy used. You'll save a pantload, and the odds are pretty good that it will have already have had any necessary setup work done.

@apothecy4011

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney yeah and even the better ones of the sub250$ range are generaly around 200ish. A good money saving can happen by getting an amplug (like the vox one) instead of an full amp. Costs 50$ and sound is as almost good as an 110$ amp

@fast46091

4 жыл бұрын

Apothecy ,for example , I live in Russia , and I can’t buy even bass that costs 150$ , because 150$ is more than half of my salary

If everyone has Yamaha in the Top 2, that says something.

@michaelbell75

5 жыл бұрын

Yes you never see anyone playing a Yamaha on stage....I see FAR more Squiers.

@socks4290

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbell75 squier quality control is shit,and did you ever heard of Billy Sheehan

@fastestdrawinthecommentsec5770

5 жыл бұрын

From my experience with not just Yamaha Basses, but almost any other instrument, Yamaha meets almost any requirement for an instrument, but is only beat out by instruments that specialize in something

@greasyt9400

4 жыл бұрын

Hate the sound and lack of weight of every yamaha bass i've ever played which is several, I keep trying to find one I can dig on.

@zadokmotorfreight2423

4 жыл бұрын

@@fastestdrawinthecommentsec5770 Well put!

I'm a sucker for that yamaha design. I just love it. Edit: update: I bought it and I'm super happy with it :)

@MrEvan-xw6nn

4 жыл бұрын

Same nice and simple

@TonyMacaroni69_

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrEvan-xw6nn yeah and I like those clearly defined, sleek edges

@egallegal3513

4 жыл бұрын

100%

@terryrowland1558

3 жыл бұрын

Yamahas don't really get the respect they deserve.

@KydLives

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Your content is great, you definitely need more attention

I brought the Yamaha 304 and a new love affair began. Six months in I'm still in love. Awesome bass for the money. Thanks guys for the great advice. Bass rocks. John

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it John!

Have been a bass player for 55 years, mostly used Gibson basses. I purchased a silver Squier Modified Jaguar passive bass a couple of years ago that was intended to be just a kick around bass. Hadn't ever played one before my purchase, bought it on-line, and it ended up becoming my go-to bass. I love the feel & play-ability of the neck, and the controls are simple. The variety of tones available with one P-bass and one J-bass pickup suits my needs well. I was totally blown away at the tonal quality, being that this bass felt so light-weight compared to what I had played in the past. And, at the value of what I feel I got for my money (if anything like theft or fire were to happen) it would be reasonably affordable to replace.

I would suggest the Sterling by Musicman SUB. Nice punchy MM sound and really comfortable to play. Just my two cents

@kevinbosquez6728

5 жыл бұрын

I got the SUB Ray 5 back in 2014. Out of all the basses I've owned it was the cheapest at $246 and it sounded the best. I also have a Squier PJ coming in the mail tomorrow and I think between those two I will have all the sounds I will need.

@Taz90

5 жыл бұрын

I've got a Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray 4 bass ($325 - left handed) & a Sterling by Music Man Ray 4 bass($2,150 - left handed). Been playing the S.U.B. Ray 4 since July, & the Ray 4 since mid-December. I'm just learning to play, & I love the sound & feel of both of these bass guitars.

@lapinus

4 жыл бұрын

finally someone that calls his "2 cents" really "2 cents". Sometimes people write essays and say "hahah just my 2 cents guys!1!1!" with a 3000 word long comment

@stevedavis7451

4 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@oldschoolebm666

4 жыл бұрын

The stingray sub is my choice as well. Lots bass for $300. Sounds really close to the MM $2000 big bro

Amazing. I didn't know that anyone did honest gear reviews on youtube. I just bought my bass and amp, and this convinced me to buy your course when they arrive.

I am in my 30s and wanted to start learning bass as a hobby, a friend of mine suggested that we go to a nearby shop that sells used guitars and basses from japan, got myself a Fender MIJ jazz bass for cheap, it definitely needs TLC but it’s definitely a gem to play with. Parts are pretty hard to come by here in the Philippines but everything can be ordered online nowadays.

@thomaspick4123

2 жыл бұрын

You are in the Philippines? I pity you. Philippinos stole my gear. To heck with them. Never going back.

Ibanez Talman TMB100 is a great bass, i just happened to play one at the store,, i could not believe how good it is for the price.

@aarondavis4341

4 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say something about the Ibanez tmb Talman series,I have a 310 and absolutely love it

@TiredMango1

4 жыл бұрын

I have a TMB100 sitting right next to me. The active pickups are absolutely amazing, it sounds really punchy, and sounds even better with a pick

@aarondavis4341

4 жыл бұрын

@@TiredMango1 I have a tmb 310,I love it,I had to change the tuners and have to put new stacks in mine,I got screwed from the factory,but at the price range I can't complain,I'm able to dial in any bass sound I want,from a p bass, to the punchy stingray tone,when I flip the switch to just the top half the bridge pup,(310s got the double jazz looking pup at the bridge) and turn my highs and mid highs up at the amp I can make it sound like a jazz bass,my funk machine is one of my favorite in my collection,it was an impulse buy about 3 years ago,I'm really happy about it🤘🤘🤘

@oreo624

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiredMango1 same here

@maqa-pubgmobile4168

2 жыл бұрын

I want to play bass guitar. Can I buy ibanez grs205sm guitar as my first bass guitar? Will it be good for me? I will play metal music,hard rock and others.

I went and listened to some sound samples of the TRBX304. After hearing the metal sample, I'm in love with this thing!

Thank you for this video Josh, Ben, and Gio. Im a beginner and im struggling in choosing my first Bass. But this really help alot. Thanks for the great ideas.

I love randomly going through your catalog. Another great video. Man I wish these were around 25ish years ago. Ypu make them entertaining though, and that's what I find awesome

I’m getting the Cort this weekend, and am stoked. I played one at the shop and it seems right for my needs now. I hope to play lots of bass guitars over time.

The question is beginner bass. Simple is good and in over 40 years of playing bass I've never found much that you can't make a decent job of with a precision or a jazz. Most beginners make the mistake of thinking more knobs and switches will make them sound better when in fact the opposite is true.

@CS_Mango

2 жыл бұрын

It is not the more is better. It is the added versatility of the 2nd pickup that you get.

Josh, you are making a terrific job!!!! THANK YOU:)

My vote is…. Ibanez Mikro bass. PJ pickups. Short scale. Restring with LaBella flat wounds for smooth feel on your fingers. About $180. I enjoy playing it, sounds good, comfortable.

I been playing a music man SUB ray4 for over 4 years and I still love it, such a nice bass for less than 400 bucks

Lockdown boredom got the better of me and I ended up buying my first bass (after 30ish years of owning guitars) entirely based on online reviews, this one included. Quite strange buying a new instrument with no real point of reference, but I went for the Yamaha in the end and I'm utterly happy with it. Very solidly built, excellent finishing, the neck, pickups and electronics are all awesome and the sound is incredibly versatile before even adding effects into the mix. I do agree that using the 5 way EQ selector can be quite complex alongside the other controls and having a 3 band EQ would be simpler, but I'll get used to it.

Thanks a lot for all these reviews man. I own an Yamaha TRBX305, which is the 5 string versión of the one you reviewed. Now more than ever, I'm happy to see that I really bought a good instrument. And, yes, it is SUPER VERSATILE! A funny thing is that, I also own a Fender Rumble 100, and in your amp reviews, you recommended the fender Rumble 40 as the best option. Thanks man, you just boosted my self-esteem. 😁😁

Thank you for your review, especially testing a Squire. I've tried to do my homework, and discovered that although the Squire has many positives, the one negative that destroyed the entire possibility of considering it, is that the machine heads are cheap, and break!

My first bass was a TRBX174. Tried everything in the store from Squires, Ibanezs, Jaguars, Deans and Schecters, and still preferred the simple look and feel of the passive TRBX174. Sounds great. Paid $169 on sale. The only issue I had was the bridge pick-up was not set-up right from the factory. A few simple turns of the screw to adjust the pick-up height and everything sounds fine now. I still enjoy playing it but have recently upgraded to the BB234. I really like both my Yamaha and would recommend to any beginner on up! And as in any purchase of any stringed musical instrument, it has to be properly set-up regardless of the price you pay for it.

I bought the TRBX204 and that's before watching this comparison video and the other blind test video. It's definitely a good purchase for a beginner like me.

Im super excited to get my first bass! Thanks so much for all the work you did to whittle down some reasonable choices for your viewers!

@neeman9103

Жыл бұрын

What did you eventually buy?

@sbentsen2714

Жыл бұрын

That's what I was going to ask, what did you end up buying?

@taija8041

Жыл бұрын

@@sbentsen2714 I'm still saving up, but I'm going to get the Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass!!!

@theentirestateofalaska.4983

Жыл бұрын

@@taija8041 Did you get it

@taija8041

Жыл бұрын

@@theentirestateofalaska.4983 i did not! fallen on hard times lmao. thanks for asking! (not joking)

Thank you for helpful video, I find my Vintage Bass now

A friend and former bandmate of mine had bought his beginner bassist son a white Yamaha TRBX304 and a Fender Rumble 40 a couple of years ago; Looks like the guys at that shop knew their stuff! 😉👍

Thanks for the amazing review! I have been debating a beginner's bass for quite a while now and this review helped zero in on the 1 that I thought best to start with. Cort Action PJ Series 4-String Electric Bass, Open Pore Walnut is what I ordered.

@BassBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sean, hope you dig your new bass!

Dude. Local bass legends jam sesh. Loved this hermano!

TRBX304 hands down,tone,look,construction,mahogany body,five piece maple/mahogany neck,hot humbuckers,five way switch selector Yamaha are always Big Bang for the buck,that's why i love this brand.

@recordlabeldao7820

5 жыл бұрын

T.I.N Mateus yamaha trbx sucks i have one its awful to play not worth the price i prefer ibanez btb or Sr premium class

@lil_weasel219

5 жыл бұрын

The look I dislike a lot

@Xenon1825

4 жыл бұрын

@@recordlabeldao7820 I think you're crazy my man, but a bunch of stuff about this is subjective. So whatever

@phoarey

4 жыл бұрын

I have one it's a beaut.

@kodo777

4 жыл бұрын

@@lil_weasel219 they yamaha is my favourite looking

Congratulation, you have do a wide, wise and useful review! It will help a lot beginner players to choose the right bass! Please do not stop, keep doing that with intermediate level, I believe everybody will appreciate it!

@BassBuzz

6 жыл бұрын

Will do Ignacio. :)

Wow, I am so glad that my first bass(still in use till now) is Yamaha Trbx 304. I bought the bass 4 years ago when I knew nothing about bass!

Thank you for this video. I am going from guitar to bass and this is helping me so thanks

Well hell, now we're gonna need a tutorial on that riffage your buddy was doing at 0:51 !!!

I used to play guitar only. A friend sadly had to quit bass playing due to an injury right at the time when I wanted to switch to bass several years ago. He gave me his cheapo Yamaha bass as a present. I never felt the need for another bass ever since, no matter what style I'm playing.

@phoarey

4 жыл бұрын

Same experience. I upgraded it to the one in the video. It's great. I lent it in a bar jam to a friend who is a high quality multi instrumentalist who praised it.

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful!

Great job on all the reviews. Helped a great deal to narrow things down.

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Glad they helped Andy.

For any parents looking for their kids first instrument or anyone looking for their own first instrument and found this video, this is a great indication of where ANYone should start. I've been playing professionally for 20+ years and I still take nicer Squiers and other "low end" instruments on gigs and even recording and get great sounds, comparable to my more expensive instruments. Although there's value in spending more than this, spending less is a trap. For example, the low end Squiers (currently called Affinity) are a really big step down, and as you or your kid progress, the build quality will start to be a real pain point. It is almost always worth the extra 1-200 for the next model up in these "low end" brands (brands like squier, epiphone, sterling, etc). For Squier the tier up would currently be "Classic Vibe", as an example. The cheapest thing they make is awful, the 2nd cheapest, crazy good for the price. It's a weird trope that mostly holds true. Another reason to do this is, if you want to adjust or improve the sound of something like a Classic Vibe (or in this video, Vintage Modified) there are a lot of easy/affordable upgrades you can make to the instrument itself (like swapping a pickup). Whereas the bottom tier (Affinity's) are often not well built enough to be worth upgrading (unless you're a full on tinkerer/guitar tech). Anyway, that's just my experience with these, I'm rarely the guy spending $2k+ on instruments, I've mostly gotten away with modding and critically looking for the models that standout for value.

Thank for the review!😊

@BassBuzz

6 жыл бұрын

You got it Joshuah!⚡️

Great video. Great breakdown. Great description showing exactlyw hat people thought. Liked and Subbed!

Very good review. I went with a Squire C Vibe `60s Precision. The Squires are pretty good and I had all the American models.

I've got a Music Man Sterling StingRay and its perfect to start with, it is very comfortable to play

This is awesome thank you!!!

These were great videos, thanks for the content!

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! More on its way...

Thanks Man!! Very good series

This "Best Beginner Bass" may be (over)due for an update? I went looking for the winner here, Squier Vintage Modified Jazz, and it seems to be discontinued. Any update as to its replacement? Really nice channel, Josh is really relatable and absolutely no BS here. Too many of these channels are music stores just trying to sell their stuff. Not here. Josh is a musician and a user not a salesman. He's like, hey guys, look what I found!! Keep it up, great content. . . . . and maybe update this vid?

Got a Yamaha Jaguar myself, pretty solid, just have to give it some love with the truss rod and work on the bridge from time to time. (Guess that doesn't really qualify as a beginner bass though.) This video is old and all but I hope you'll read this comment, amazing content. Been getting back into playing after a whopping 10 year hiatus. Thank you so much for all the help.

@BassBuzz

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kathul!

I went w a used Squire VM 70's Jazz Bass. Love it!

@adudefromde8671

5 жыл бұрын

Charles Garcia How much was it?

Like your videos, you come over very friendly and have good content and are very informative.

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deon!

My first bass was a Yamaha TRBX304, it's pretty darn awesome

I love my Ibanez SR305EB. First bass and I’m not looking back. Been playing guitar for over 15 years, but just recently switched over to bass. Way more fun! 😬

I bought one last month and it's a beauty in white. Brought it home, played for a couple of days then return to the shop for a set up. So when i was about to pick up my bass guitar the technician told me this exact word " You have a very nice guitar, i didnt know Yamaha has done good ones". That guy is an old guy and bet has a years of experience with such instrument.

I have a short scale mb100 (I started with guitar so it just feels more natural) that I got for around 140 and after a quick setup it plays and sounds amazing. My favorite bass I've ever played.

Nice review guys, that white Jazz bass certainly looks awesome. I got the Squire Jazz starter pack a few years ago in 3 tone sunburst. Got it out after a long time of limited guitar playing and realised how much I missed playing it. There's something about the groove of playing bass that's so relaxing. Not sure how it would compare to the vintage modified but I like it 😎

The SQ VM 70s JB was my restart as a bass player 4 years ago. It's in Candy Apple Red with a black pickguard and a maple neck. Looks, feels and plays absolutely great and the tones you can get from it are real classics. During my test session which included American made JBs, Precis, some Yamahas, a Sterling SUB and some Ibanez material, this one really stood out. I even preferred it over the American JB, that really says something. And it was not only about money. I was ready to spend those 1.100 € on the American but to be honest, there was hardly a recognisable difference between the two, let alone one that would justify a gap of more than 700 €. I love this bass to bits and play it the most, compared to my other basses (Ibanez ATK 305 (MiJ) & Yamaha BBN4F). Can you imagine the sound when played through my G-K 1001RB II paired with an FMC 212 cab including an 8-inch mid-high-range speaker? This is what I call pure satisfaction... :D :D

I have had 8 Cirrus basses in the past, really nice bass...

I'm so happy the Cort action is the best budget bass! I have it for a while now and it kept me satisfied all these years playing in a band

@sgordon5043

Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one?

@dodomemester5932

Жыл бұрын

@@sgordon5043 local music shop! There are many around so you can scout all shops for better deals and get to try them out at the same time.

I like the TRBX option. Let's see now. First, cut the headstock from behind the emblem and rotate it 180 degrees then glue it back on. Second route a slot between the two pickups and move the neck pickup back and find the sweet spot that Yamaha did not find. This also makes room for slapping. I have already done this and made it mines

One other consideration: fret count / string length. The bass I started out on was an Ibanez 24 fret. After a few years I switched to a Fender Jazz, but the muscle memory often had me mis-fretting. Took me a while to be able to switch comfortably between the two. Ive pretty much gone back to all Ibanez 24 fret basses….so for me, the Yamaha. (But that Fender is my favourite colour scheme for a vintage bass)

I got the Cort Action PJ. I’ve learned to play Bass on it, and I love it.

i personally really like the cort action bass v plus (its not on the list sadly) its a 5 string bass for around 300 dollars. i really recommend it for new players. active pickups. great feeling neck and frets. and it sounds so good. probably the best bass ive ever played along with some ibanez basses and fender and yamaha. the cort is a really good choice if you want to get high quality for a *really* fair price. so i really really recommend it for new players that are just getting into bass and thinking about what bass to buy.

@Fushiro0

4 жыл бұрын

Hey what do you think should i buy beetween ibanez gsr320 and cort action? Sorry for bad english ✌️

I've been playing a Japanese Fernandes J-bass for 15 years and I have never felt much need to upgrade.

I have had some G&L basses in the past; a JB2 and tribute L-2000 and IMHO they beat any Squier VM, Yamaha or Cort any day of the week. The price tag of the G&Ls may be a little higher but it is absolutely worthy. The L-2000 packs a good bunch of fun stuff (active-passive, EQ, vol, tone...) and they feel rock solid in hands, just as the well-considered Japanese Fenders or Fernandes.

I think a beginner should always start out with a Precision Bass. It is so bassic that the bass itself does not take the attention away from learing the instrument and to shape tone with your fingers. Depending on the budget I would recomend to start with a Squier or a Fender Mexico. After some time and some experience you can start looking at other basses with more tonal options. But learn the bassics with a P Bass.

@hekzter3895

2 жыл бұрын

imo a beginner should start with whatever intrigues them. if it doesn’t spark joy, what’s the point?

@requemao

10 ай бұрын

@@hekzter3895 That's sensible, but I believe that most beginners don't have the knowledge necessary to avoid being misguided by a mere whim. At the very least, a first instrument should be versatile enough to not sound "out of place" in any of the more popular genres. That being said, if the beginner in question has a very specific taste in music, then maybe sacrifice versatility for what's more appropriate for your genre of choice (still a risky decision, I believe, but you do you).

Amazing videos. The whole series was worth the watch even for veteran players. Thank you for your time, effort and honesty. Cheers

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus! More to come.

Great review mates

Exact content I was looking for

It all boils down to how a bass feels. The rest you can fix up. Those Yamaha basses feel real nice.

You guys are so professional, loved your reviews! I'm a beginner and I just got myself my first LTD b10 bass, it would be very cool if you reviewed that model 👍🏻

Wow fantastic videos. I'm beginner bass player, and the blindfolded review is awesome. Do more videos. I like your format.

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we will!

@michaelroberts5801

4 жыл бұрын

@@BassBuzz Hey Ben, do you have a vid on learning on how to Set up your own bass everything from neck relief and so on? I've seen other vids but not really grasping it... You seem to break things down a bit more clearer. Thanks

You guys deserve waaaay more subscribers! Well done guys!

@BassBuzz

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linus!

Great vid well put together

Yeah can't go wrong with Yamaha or Squier. For anyone looking at the TRBX304, but wished it had passive electronics and a vintage vibe, check out the Yamaha BB234 🎸

@JohnSmith-kx8nt

9 ай бұрын

100% agree!

In Brazil TRBX304 isnt a beginner bass. The price is so high, the beginner bass is trbx147

I saw Ibanez in the the thumbnail and I clicked on it bc I recently got one for my first time and I love it

@Comrade.Question

3 жыл бұрын

I got an SR300 in a trade and my tiny hands love that thing. The EQ is great too. Bass is not my main instrument but I can't think of a reason to upgrade until I outgrow it.

I usually like Fenders and the cheaper Squiers but these other basses are pretty amazing too for a beginning bass

I bought myself Yamaha something 5 string active bass and I love it! Was curious to see what will come from this test and I got the answer. 1 Ben picked Yamaha and cited the right reasons. Gio picked bass that is like his bass but the review says BEGINNER basse... so I count that Yamaha won also because beginner doesn't know in which style he will end up so being able to try more genres is a winner. Josh picked a bass that would complete his collection but again gave reasons that Yamaha is a winner on features alone without what He needs in his collection. So for me Yamaha won with them 3! They were looking for good bass for beginners! I am a beginner and my Yamaha allows me to try so much different genres. I added line 6 low down studio 110 with again a lot of options and I feel like I am motivated to practice because I can try more stuff than just one genre. Too bad Line 6 stopped producing these amps but if you have a chance grab yourself that amp used. There is nothing better, cheaper and lighter than that 75w amp for beginner. When you find what you dig the most then buy specific. I love me Yamaha + Line 6 rig! I think I have the older model than what they tried but whenever one of my friends grabs that bass they are shocked how much they like it.

I played P basses for decades. Then started playing guitar. I recently came into a situation to play bass again. I tried a Squire P bass with the added J bass bridge pickup. It was twice the’73 maple P bass I played for years But, I chose the even cheaper TRBX174. Greater versatility, a better more playable neck and if you want the more traditional P bass sound it can be had easily by turning down the volume on the J bass pickup and dialing the tone knob back half or so. And stop slapping it. If you want to slap, turn the bridge pickup back on.

I have a 28 year old RBX550M, had from new and its still good! A good bass is a good bass, it doesn't need to cost more! I have had more expensive basses and the RBX wasn't my first bass, but I still have it!

Thank you for saving me a big headache I've been so frustrated trying to decide on my first bass and I was about to settle for almost any P bass to keep things simple but I wouldn't be happy with it so the hunt continues

I went with a Tobias Tony Deluxe 4, just got it yesterday and so far I love it, I wish they had any color but black but it is what it is

I got 2 Yamaha and it’s my gigging bass! No complaints especially how inexpensive it is!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@martinmccomb5462

3 жыл бұрын

It just so happens that I have 2 Ibanez basses and it's my gigging bass. I too, have no complaints about price. Cool, we both found gear we like, that we could afford. Rock on.

☑️ my vote is for Ibanez , generally like their esthetic, but Not the Gio bought one online and returned it, thought the quality was not great but the SR 300 and up and are good value ‼️🤔😊

Awesome video. Also I love your shirt.

4:47 Can't stop addi... oh wait

In 2022, a used Sire Marcus Miller four string V7 or P7 will run around $400 on Reverb in mint condition. Combined with a Fender Rumble 40 Bass Amp for $200 new from Amazon or Guitar Center is a setup that plays as good as any high end Fender basses, and can take a player from beginner to playing with a band without having change your setup. The Sire Marcus Miller series basses also have less neck dive than a Fender bass while still maintaining the tone and feel of a traditional fender P or Jazz bass. Which is why Marcus Miller puts his name on these super affordable basses.

Great advice!!!

I've got the Yamaha TRBX174EW with tobacco sunburst finish which I bought 2 years ago. I played bass in high school but this is the first bass I ever owned. It gives you a lot for just under $220.00 MSRP. Full 2-octave fretboard, P-J pickup configuration, satin finished neck.

Had a MIM Fender jazz bass. I traded for a more expensive Warwick Corvette. I didn't realize how much I loved that jazz bass until I got rid of it. That Jazz was built for the way that I play. I can't wait until I can buy another one.

I've been playing bass for 30 years, but I bought Yamaha's TRBX305 for the first time. It's a unique specification at this price. Conductive paint is applied, the weight is well-balanced, and there are a wide variety of tones. The fret processing is perfect and there is no dripping of paint. The best.Also, the wood removal of the maple part was a straight neck.

TMB100 Ibanez, great price, great sound!

Believe it or not, I use a Jay Turser Vintage Series Jazz bass in white (which was a *blemish model* or 'B-stock')that I purchased for under $200 bucks that I got from eBay and I couldn't be more happier with it. The neck is a nice buffed-out rosewood fingerboard with superior craftsmanship regarding how well the neck was made. The pickguard is not authentic torty-shell, (just a printed graphic really). It is really very comfortable to play and the stock 'import' pickups did not leave a bad impression on me as they sound above average for a bass in that price range. It is closely similar to the white Fender Squier that you feature on this channel. Definitely worth a look into.

I grew up on a Peavey T40, bought it new in 79 or 80. My ex-wife pawned it while I was on deployment about 20 years ago, broke my heart and I haven't played bass since. I think I'm finally over my lost love and am ready to buy a new bass. Looking in the same price range I narrowed my choices to these 2 as well, just need to go to the city and take them for a test drive and see which one feels better. I also like the Epiphone EB3 but it looks like the position of the neck pickup is not ideal.

@wallacewinston3627

4 жыл бұрын

Quincy Berman man you can get a 79 t40 for so cheap.

I had a Ibanez mikro and it was an amazing beginner bass

I'm new to your channel. I like it your content is unique... I just watched the entire blind fold playlist and it was quite the entertainment for my Sunday evening... I would have liked to see a Sire (Marcus Miller) in the mix. They are Top Top Notch affordable bases... Anyways.... Subscribed!

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rashy, glad you dug the reviews! I definitely want to check out Sire basses next time we do reviews.

Subbed up awesome content

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If the Yamaha comes in a natural finish I'd buy it right now.. not that I really need another bass. I just want a bass with a natural finish with cool grain.

@BassBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

I wish it did, all the 304s are that modern metallic finish.

Personally, I think anything with a P/J is a good beginner bass. You get jazz and funk tones as well as your rock, pop, and country tones. Although, a great option is the Ibanez SR300 with its splittable humbuckers and 3-band EQ as well as it feeling like a well built instrument. It's basically the TRBX with more tonal variety

I'm a beginner at bass and I bought a Music Man Stingray Special 5, because... why the hell not. Been a guitar player for almost 20 years and found out the hard way, that a quality instrument is the very best way to learn your craft. It doesn't mask your mistakes, demands clean technique, and at the same time, it'll make you play the instrument more often. And then there's also the technical improvements: better handling, better sound, better tuning stability, easier setup. I've seen necks on "affordable" guitars and basses warp like hell over just a few degrees difference in temperature. Actions that were hopelessly inadjustable, tremolos that refused to work. I'm not saying, that this is case with *every* affordable instrument - there are many affordable instruments out there well worth their money - but with every buck you don't spend, the risk of shortcomings increases. And I'm also not a fan of the classic "just install the expensive pickups and it's all the same", because it is not. I've tried it multiple times. Guitar manufacturers match the pickups to the bodies and woods, so if the affordable version doesn't match that to 100%, it'll *not* sound the same. And now you're 300 bucks short for a pair of pickups +installation that could as well have been invested in a used "original". Yada, yada...

I’m buying my first bass and I think I am going to go with the Yamaha. Thanks a lot. 👍