The Best BASS Gear for Beginners

After teaching for many years and playing many students gear, I always go back recommending the same products.

Depending on your budget these are the bass guitars I would highly recommend.

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe 60's Precision Bass £369.00

White or black?

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Small hands? Short scale bass are much easier to play!

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BASS AMPS

What will match the fender bass is a fender amp. This will give you a winning combination and a truly classic and versatile sound.

15w Fender Rumble

PROS

• Headphones and aux input

• Overdrive circuit

• Simple to use

• 3 band eq to shape your sound

• Budget amp

CONS

• Not loud enough to gig with

• Can't shape your tone as much as the other two

25w Fender Rumble

PROS

• Headphones and aux input

• Overdrive circuit

• Contour tone switch

• Simple to use

• 3 band eq to shape your sound

CONS

• Not loud enough to gig with

40w Fender Rumble

PROS

• Loud and Light

• Can be loud enough to gig and practice with

• Headphones and aux input

• Overdrive circuit

• 3 option tone switch - "bright" switch, mid-scoop "contour" switch and old-school tube-emulating "vintage"

• Simple to use

• 3 band eq to shape your sound

CONS

• Most Expensive

• Largest Amp

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