I'm interested in learning guitar . So for started i wanted to buy myself one just i don't know how much does it cost >.>

Anyone into this? Mine lending some help here?

This post has been edited by Nels: Oct 29 2006, 11:41 PM

i believe you're looking for bass guitar and not base guitar right?

moving this thread to Musicians

Oh ya typo *edited* >.>

gomen, this forum kinda big i barely search a place to open this topic =="

It depends on what type of bass guitar you're looking for. Entry level ones range RM400-1000 while mid-range ones are from RM1000-3000.

For starters, a SX or Squier bass would be good enough for your needs. The shouldn't cost anymore than RM600 I think. And of course, you need a amp. I'ill leave the rest to the bassists of the forum. As for now, I hope that helps.

Just looking for starter set . Where do i get SX bass around KL? What actually the difference for SX | Squier ? Can't find da differences in google though =X

Thanks fer da information ya ~

SX is taiwan brand izit??
Squier is a sub brand by Fender


u can find SX in Woh Fatt behind kota raya easily
SX bass are relatively cheap


OR u chud PM Bassraptor for cheaper deals


for Squier...i know Guitar Collection in tmn connaught has them
probably u cud check out Bentley too


the Squier P bass was price 580 the last time i ever saw them...
u can try bargain though..
i played two of these P bass, both from my frens,
kept 1 of it in my room now haha
the factory setup nut profile is superb
just a tweek to the bridge saddles and the bass is all gud


im likely to sell my bass amp
ibanez sw35 for 350 ringgit
PM me if ur interested

squier basses are not worth it anymore. The japanese ones were good. If you can find any japanese second hand squiers for under 1k, grab them fast. Otherwise, most squiers now are either indonesian or chinese made. Which suck. If you are into the rock culture, then go for ibanez. I personally don't like them, but it's the preferred choice for most rockers or metalheads out there. Don't bother with LTD basses because in my opinion, you'd be better off with an ibanez. I've tried them and they're way too overpriced (i think Guitar Collection is licensed distributor in msia). Rockbass by warwick is worth checking out. They have MEC PUs, which have made a good name for themselves in the mid range PUs section as far as i know. I can't comment on SXs as i haven't played one before, but apparently, they're are great value for price. So definitely worth checking out too. Like crazychris said, PM Bassraptor for infos. OLPs are like LTDs way overpriced. Epiphones, are not so popular in the bass world. Or maybe it's just me, i haven't seen many people using epis.

Mainly these are the common brands you can get easily in msia. Realistically, a budget of 2k is perfect for a start. If your budget is 1k, then you have to put up with crappy sound for awhile until you get a better bass and amp.

Of course, these comments i made are subjective personal opinions. Do test the basses out before you buy them. Same goes for amps although i am not so familiar with what amps are available in msia. Hope this helps

Did I hear my name mentioned ...???


Yeah, Nels, decide on your budget first ... if you have only RM500-600 to spare, SX it is, around RM1k-1.5k, Ibanez ....

Bassraptor .... Bassraptor .....

Second that, and spare another Rm500-600 for a good solid pratice bass amp.

By putting it all together >


SX Bass - rm500-600
Bass amp ibanez sw35 [crazychris] - rm350

Total : rm850/950

This is all that i need? My budget is around 1.5 k but still its alot of money to spend for a 15 years old kiD .

Have to take time to cover up my com's budget . i'll think about this .

Thanks for da help people

This post has been edited by Nels: Oct 30 2006, 11:15 PM