tarmac terror

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For years I have wanted to have a crack at learning to play a bass guitar; I have decided to give it a go but am not sure what to look for when buying the guitar itself.

I have seen a Peavey Milestone 3 for sale second hand, it appears to be in good condition and has been well looked after, any points to look for on this particular model or in general?

I don't want to buy something that will put me off staying with it and trying to learn to play it, but at the same time dont want to buy pro gear when it will be in the hands of a beginner.

Advice and experiences please.

GC8

Advice = to be played below the bollocks. See Peter Hook for a demonstration.

GC8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZwMs2fLoVE

spufus

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Good find!

JCC

Hooky is no role model for an aspiring bass player though - all downstrokes - too much wasted effort, but fantastic for attitude

GC8

Hopefully the 'Transmission' (and 'Shes Lost Control', but thatll have been edited off) performance, that starts and ends with John Cooper Clark reciting 'Evidently Chickentown' in a pre-IRA-improved Arndale Centre?

Lots of the 'Transmission' results on YouTube are from the film Control, which plays Transmission on Granada Reports, when it should be Shadowplay. Transmission was a year later...

/Joy Division geek

scooby72

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Find something that doesnt weigh too heavy. You can change the strings to suit your style and heftyness of playing.
Just make sure that it feels comfy for YOU and that the pickups postions dont get in your way.
Make sure you get a good amp n cab or combo as a ****e sound will really put you off.
waht sound you after??

spufus

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Sorry for taking this off topic previously.

My advice would be:

1. Buy a bass - a decent one & a 1/2 decent amp
2. Get some lessons from a bass teacher, not a guitar teacher who teaches bass
3. Practice everything you are tought
4. Listen to any songs you like the sound of & try to play the bass line - obviously, the easier the better
5. Ignore anyone who tells you "you don't need lessons"
6. Don't learn tab - learn to read music
7. Develop your own style - fingers - pick - slap -whatever
9, 10, 11.....Enjoy playing!!

GC8

12. Wear your bass guitar below the bollocks - do not under-estimate the importance of this!

Chip

13. Always look bored whilst on stage.

Chip

scooby72

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Na always look too cool to smile!!!!!
Remember also what steve tyler said to Liv - you can date anyone you like but never go near a Bass Player - Theyre fuking out there!

wayne9t9

Get some insulation tape,wrap it around your thumb and do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yioVmqlt2Fk

scooby72

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Dont forget the super glue on your thumb first!
Afew goes and you'll have a good callous anyhow!
Hated level 42 but have to admit- TOP SOLO!

The Zohan

Great clip. Not seen Mark King play for years, saw Level 42 live when i was a lad, Mark can really play