70's Fender Telecaster Bass?
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try this site\nhttp://www.thefenderforum.com/forum/index.php?s=\n\nor this site\nhttp://www.tdpri.com/index.php
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What kind of bass? If it's yamaha don't get it at all. New squiers sound equally bad as new fenders, but if you can find one a few years old thats fine. I don't dig on the ibanez but a guess a lot of people find that to be a good bass at a good price. And go used on the amp. Save a lot of money, and at the size you're talking, if you get serious you'll get rid of it QUICK. And if you don't get serious, why pay that much for a new one?
323375
get the fender strat, u get the great name brand and it fits your budget at only $350, and most of the greatest rockers have used it such as kurt cobain.
546388
you can call  1-800-basspro  they might be able to help you ok.
354830
In his 60s psychadelic phase he was a Rickenbacker player but from the 1970s onwards it was a Fender Precision Bass he was always seen with.\n\nSome photos below...
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Both the Squire and the Silvertone are entry level guitars... not for those that have playing as long as you.\n\nSince you seem to dig the Strat look (the most copied guitar of all time), look around and find a Fender Stratocaster that is made in Japan or US. Avoid the Mexican and Chinese models.
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believe it or not, I use a semi-hollow, and a roland cube 60, turn it to the marshall model and crank up the gain, sounds perfect
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cabelas, bass pro, or brownells.  they all have websites.
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I've been playing bass for ten years now and got my degree in music with the bass as my major instrument.  I personally have never been that excited by Fender basses.  To me they have no character in their tone and they just seem very generic.  BUT alot of other people fell every different. MY advice is to spend some time in a number of music shops (if possible) and play every bass they have.  I would even take in your amp and other equipment because that can have an effect on the sound as well(again if it's possible) once you find the bass that has the right sound feel and of course price then you have found your bass and don't care what company made it.
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Try something from Musician's Friend.  The more power, the less distortion.  I just checked, and MF has a Behringer 120-watt combo amp for $199.  It might not be an SWR, Fender, or the worlds best amp, but you'll get by.
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Welcome to the family, Little Sister. I hope you have a very long and happy stay with us.\nTo start off, there are NEVER stupid questions, especially when discussing music. If anyone refuses to answer your questions, or gives you attitude, remind them that someone was kind enough to take pitty on their sorry souls at one point, and that they were not always the "gods" that they feel they are now.\n\nAnyhow, to answer your questions:\n1.) Do i have to use a pick while playing bass?\nNo. I usually do not use a pick, and many "professional" players do not use them. Many players do use them. It all boils down to which is most comfortable for you.\n\n2.) Do i have to play bass with an amp or is it ok to do with out for a little while?\nIt is definately OK to do without for a tiny while, however it will more than likely impede your learning at this point in your career. I very rarely use an amp; however I have been playing for almost 20 years and can feel when I made a mistake. There are many decent beginner amps on the market for $100 or less. I would recommend getting one as soon as possible so you acn hear what you are playing.\n\n3.) I am not exactly sure on how to tune it correctly and i don't wanna break a string so any advice on tuning bass would be great. \nMy best advice is to buy an electric tuner. They can be purchased for almost nothing, and will help you out immensel;y. Barring that ,there are a few online tuners that are available. Here is the one I usually send people to- www.guitarforbeginners.com/onlinetuner.html\n\n4.) and if there are any websites that you know of that can help me as a unexperienced begining bass player can you let me know them?\nhttp://www.activebass.com\nhttp://www.basstabarchive.com\nhttp://www.basslessons.com\nhttp://www.visionmusic.com\n\nOther helpful advice:\nPractice EVERY day. Not for long periods, but rather 15 minutes or so at a shot. By practicing for that short amount of time, you are able to learn in small doses, which is best, and it doesn't really give you a chance to get bored, which will kill your desire to play.\nDon't EVER let anyone get you down by telling you anything negative about you or your playing, or your desire to play. If someone tells you that you suck, think about who they are and what they hyave accomplished. If they are not musicians themselves, simply hand them your bass, agree with them, and ask them to show you what a "real" bassist sounds like. If they ARE a musician, and they talk trash, explain that you forgot that they were born being a great musician, and very quietly hand them your bass and ask them to show you how to be better.\n\nIf you ever get discouraged, or want any more information, contact me through here, and we'll see what we can do to make you the best you can possibly be.
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i'm more familiar with old ampegs, peaveys, and fenders. however it seems to me from what i've seen and heard of the 6100 that what you are saying sounds corect. a lot depends on what type of music you are playing, and what pickups you are running through it, of course. the crunch channel should give you more of a classic rock blues sound, and the lead should be more of a metal screaming tone, and i would think the lead would have a lot more gain than the other 2 channels. and certainly i would agree that there shouldn't be an excessive amount of 60 cycle noise. one thing i would try to do if you haven't is to set it at the 100 watt setting, i'm sure you had the preamp volume and gain set where you wanted it, as well as had the master turned up a bit. with this amp you should be able to get very clean tones, clapton sounds, as well as guns and roses sounds, but with a little MORE gain. it's hard to describe what it should sound like, you just kind of know. i've been playing for 34 years. my advice would be to either give it a little time and play around with the settings until you get it where you want it, and sounds right to you, or return it if you got it from a store and are not happy with it, or trade it for something you will be happy with. good luck.
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I recommend getting the Ibanez 5 string. Very reliable, Very Versatile  You can pretty much get a Great bass with that kind of budget....if i were to really be picky, i would go to musiciansfriend.com and get an Ibanez BTB 5 string...you can't go wrong with that!!! FREE SHIPPING!!!\n\nGood luck on your endeavors!\nMike
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http://www.cabelas.com/products/Cpod0015272.jsp\n\nhttp://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=40902&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults\n\nthere's a couple
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I do not know the manufactureer of the guitar, but I can tell you that it was up for sale on eBAY and just ended without a buyer.\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Zakk-Wylde-original-Glory-Guitar-Live-and-Loud_W0QQitemZ7403279173QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\n\n-RIPWAD
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This is her equipment from 1991, 2 years after "Doolittle," it is the best info I could find.\n\nAmps \n Peavey 300 Combo / 1x15 \n Trace Elliot Bass Head \n\n Cabinets \n     Trace Elliot 1048H Bass Cabinet / 4x10 \n Rack \n     DBX 160X Compressor \n\n Basses \n     Fender Precision '62 Reissue Bass \n     Musicman Stingray Bass
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Hands down it's the Stratocaster. The Precision bass is truly a fine instrument. The Telecaster is also a very good guitar, but across the board the Strat takes the cake. It is a tremendously versatile instrument even at the cheaper levels. And I know this may sound funny, but with the contouring it is also very easy to play. Plus, why do you think so many other guitar manufacturers have designs that resemble a Strat? The Strat has been in existence since 1954, and will certainly remain as one of if not the most popular guitars in history.