Starter set (Bass + Amp) on $1,000.00 Budget

hawtin47

Greetings-

After being thoroughly thumped Smile

for asking about using my Fender Cyber Twin as a practice amp, I've re-tooled the parameters and am looking to buy a 4-string bass and amp (the amp mainly for practice with an electronic drum set and low-powered guitar amp) and have about a grand to spend total.

Looking for advice on an appropriate ratio for the gear expenditure (70-30 bass?) and brand recommendations.

I like a wider neck like a a P-style over a J-style, but have no brand preferences for anything.

Primary music styles will be contemporary worship music along with some classic rock and cowboy country/bluegrass. I don't like the looks of the more metal-oriented basses.

I have no experience playing the bass, but have played acoustic and electric guitar and mandolin for a couple of years.

Also - should I consider a 5-string bass out of the chute, or stick to the 4-string for now?

Thanks -

Marc

hawtin47 · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:05 pm Post subject: Never mind...

Bought a Peavey Cirrus 5, Essex SX-SBJ-62 and a Fender BNassman 25.

Marc