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PianoSynth



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Bass for keyboardist
      #784202 - 03/11/09 02:58 AM
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I'm thinking about getting my first ever bass guitar. I'm a keyboardist, ... so are the SX bass guitars good enough?

Here's the link
http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html

which one is good for a beginner?

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Spangler



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Re: Bass for keyboardist new [Re: PianoSynth]
      #784585 - 04/11/09 12:35 PM
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They're surprisingly decent. In fact they're a bit of a hit with many experienced players over at basschat.co.uk.
See if you can put £20 aside for a proper basic set-up (string height / neck relief / intonation) from your local guitar shop after you've bought it. It'll make all the difference and you should end up with a very usable instrument.

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Re: Bass for keyboardist new [Re: PianoSynth]
      #784604 - 04/11/09 01:21 PM
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i bought myself a Yamaha RBX-374 a few years ago second hand for £170 and I'm pretty pleased with it, as someone who plays keys but can't play a guitar (the old "my fingers are too fat" excuse). it's active so has a range of sounds, feels nice etc.

I don't know much about basses, and it might be out of your price range, but if you see one second hand it's worth checking out...

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so, how does this make you feel?

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