Kamis, 13 September 2012

Buying Your First Bass Guitar On A Good Budget

If you are an aspiring bass guitarist, the first thing you need to do is buy your own bass guitar. If it is your first time to buy this instrument, some bass prices may completely surprise you. Normally, the first shops beginners visit are very expensive, since the person has no experience in buying these instruments. Nevertheless, with a few tips, it is possible to find a quality bass guitar at a reasonable price. The first thing you should do before you go out to buy a bass is to decide the amount you want to spend. Setting a price range will help you to be focused and lead you to the right places.

Shop around

Shop around before settling on where to buy the guitar. A few years ago, some huge stores in US began selling beginner instruments at an extremely low price, compared to those available in a guitar shop. You may also have a good chance of getting a cheap guitar or a good deal by checking pawn shops and guitar shops. Additionally, if you are not in a hurry to buy the bass, you can keep checking the classified ads for potential sellers. Many people will have no idea if they are selling them at the right price, thus you might find an excellent guitar at a good price.

Try out the instrument

Before paying for the bass and taking it home, it is important to try it and get its feel. Many guitar shops will let you to plug-in the guitar right at the store and play it. Play it carefully while analyzing how it feels, sounds or looks in your arms. If you do not like the guitar, you can return it to get another one. You should be cautious when buying the instrument online. Make sure you have seen the guitar and tested it before paying for it. You might also want to look for shops that have a return policy.

Consider going for a used guitar

You might also consider purchasing a used bass. Used instruments are considerably cheaper than new ones, yet they offer the same quality or sometimes even better. Examine the used bass for any damages before obtaining it. If you doubt your judgment, you can bring along an experienced bassist to test the instrument for you before you buy it. Before looking for the instrument online, try to find it in the guitar shops first. It is wise not to buy the guitar through a vendor, since this will cost you more money.

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