http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/forums/show/15.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net I have never played bass before, but i need frets :D although sometime i may like to get one without frets.
Any help/information would be greatly appreciated.
At present, all I have looked at is a Cort.
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But first a little about myself. I've been playing the bass guitar for 5 years and decided to pick up the upright earlier this year. I rented one for the duration of the school year and enrolled in a classical strings class and I seem to be progressing well. I have recently developed an affinity for bluegrass music, and have been jamming regularly with a guitar and fiddle player.

I would like to buy a bass, but I don't have much money as I am a university student. The rental I'm playing now is worth about $2,300 (CAD). Is it likely that I would be able to find a bass for just over $1000? I have been told that a basses under $2000 are cheaply built and not worth the money, but there is no way I will be able to afford a $2000 bass for a few years.

I know nothing about brands, models, or what to listen for in tone. What sort of bass do you play? What is your experience? Any tips as to how I might find a good deal?


[color=cyan]TL;DR:[/color] Need a bass, don't have much cash/experience. Tips?]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/104/357.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/104/357.page GMT i am looking for someone in athens, huntsville alabama area will consider traveling to nashville tn. i am not a total beginner just would like to get a little help in a few areas.
i have bought a couple of videos but its not like a one on one lesson. does anyone have any video lesson suggestions that are good?]]> http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/94/321.page http://www.bluegrasscollege.org:8080/jforum/posts/preList/94/321.page GMT
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I was wondering if you could find out what basses the instructors use to record. I would think some of the players might use laminated or carved for different recordings depending on the sound they are looking for.

I just picked up my Upton Hybrid (carved top, soild maple ribs and laminated back. I ordered it this past summer. Uptons are now completely hand crafted in Mystic, Conn. The bass sounds great. I was wondering if Mark, Missy or Bub have heard of or played one of these basses.

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