Comments on: Cheap Bass Guitars and Bass Gear – Beware http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars Bass guitar basics and beyond Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:58:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mike Ippersiel http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars/comment-page-1#comment-3173 Mike Ippersiel Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:36:48 +0000 http://bassguitarrocks.com/?p=64#comment-3173 Hey Johnny, Thanks for the feedback, but I disagree for the most part. Cheap bass = cheap hardware which is more likely to fall apart, especially if you only own a single bass and need it to be your workhorse instrument. Are more expensive basses 100% free from defects from the time of purchase to infinity? Definitely not, and over spending for a crappy quality instrument isn't going to protect you (crap = crap no matter how much you pay for it). I've heard some people say that they've had Mexican made Fender basses that sound better than the American Standard versions - but often with the mention that they'd still rather upgrade the hardware. I'd love to hear more about your experiences with the Epiphone EB-3...how's the hardware on that puppy and how much did it set you back? Hey Johnny,
Thanks for the feedback, but I disagree for the most part. Cheap bass = cheap hardware which is more likely to fall apart, especially if you only own a single bass and need it to be your workhorse instrument.

Are more expensive basses 100% free from defects from the time of purchase to infinity? Definitely not, and over spending for a crappy quality instrument isn’t going to protect you (crap = crap no matter how much you pay for it). I’ve heard some people say that they’ve had Mexican made Fender basses that sound better than the American Standard versions – but often with the mention that they’d still rather upgrade the hardware.

I’d love to hear more about your experiences with the Epiphone EB-3…how’s the hardware on that puppy and how much did it set you back?

]]> By: Johnny http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars/comment-page-1#comment-3092 Johnny Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:14:50 +0000 http://bassguitarrocks.com/?p=64#comment-3092 Most of what you mentioned can easily happen to expensive instruments, and so I find your commentary to be off base. The detriments of cheap gear are, in reality, different than what you described. I feel that you might unintentionally mislead people by only giving part of the required information. Some instruments that are $300 are "better" for various reasons and purposes than others that are over $1,000. I own a pair of very high end MTDs as well as a Rickenbacker, but I wouldn't go anywhere without my Epiphone EB-3. Most of what you mentioned can easily happen to expensive instruments, and so I find your commentary to be off base. The detriments of cheap gear are, in reality, different than what you described. I feel that you might unintentionally mislead people by only giving part of the required information.

Some instruments that are $300 are “better” for various reasons and purposes than others that are over $1,000. I own a pair of very high end MTDs as well as a Rickenbacker, but I wouldn’t go anywhere without my Epiphone EB-3.

]]> By: joey b http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars/comment-page-1#comment-2639 joey b Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:40:42 +0000 http://bassguitarrocks.com/?p=64#comment-2639 currently playin 10.00 bass i bought at junk yard in junk pile an refurbished....got 50 bucks into it...mostly pickup cost....i play in a band an is the only bass ive ever played....but tomorrow goin pawn shoppin for another bass....thanks for info currently playin 10.00 bass i bought at junk yard in junk pile an refurbished….got 50 bucks into it…mostly pickup cost….i play in a band an is the only bass ive ever played….but tomorrow goin pawn shoppin for another bass….thanks for info

]]> By: Matt H http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars/comment-page-1#comment-1262 Matt H Tue, 04 May 2010 14:02:15 +0000 http://bassguitarrocks.com/?p=64#comment-1262 Thanks for the post. The 6 on the site ive read about basses and similar subjects have been very helpful and insightful. I suppose I was lucky when in 10th grade bought a "starter kit" by Silvertone. Just a basic 4 string P-style bass with a 15 watt amp, paper thin gig bag, tuner, picks, and beginner DVD. I've had the bass just over 7 years now without an issue. After reading the horror stories consider myself very lucky! I am happily making a slight upgrade to a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass and hopefully a suitable amp in the near future. Thank you again! Thanks for the post. The 6 on the site ive read about basses and similar subjects have been very helpful and insightful. I suppose I was lucky when in 10th grade bought a “starter kit” by Silvertone. Just a basic 4 string P-style bass with a 15 watt amp, paper thin gig bag, tuner, picks, and beginner DVD. I’ve had the bass just over 7 years now without an issue. After reading the horror stories consider myself very lucky! I am happily making a slight upgrade to a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass and hopefully a suitable amp in the near future. Thank you again!

]]> By: Michael Ippersiel http://bassguitarrocks.com/cheap-bass-guitars/comment-page-1#comment-1018 Michael Ippersiel Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:03:51 +0000 http://bassguitarrocks.com/?p=64#comment-1018 Hey Mark, Thanks for taking the time to check out my post about cheap basses - I'm sure you could write about some similar cheap drum kit horror stories! Hey Mark,
Thanks for taking the time to check out my post about cheap basses – I’m sure you could write about some similar cheap drum kit horror stories!

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