If you're primarily a guitar player, Alan, like I have always been, I can see why you prefer the fingers. If you are used to playing guitar with a pic...

I say it all just depends on what kind of attack you are trying to get. I think they both have their places.

I have found with many guitars and basses (other things in life as well) that the difference between beginner and intermediate level instruments is a ...

Since you are thinking about getting one just for fun at this point, I would take the time to look around casually in used markets until you find a st...

Ahhh, You are right about the P Bass so I'm told. My mistake. I'll admit I haven't picked up many P Basses-I haven't found one I like the feel of.

I think one reason Fenders are used so often is that they are very versatile. It is easy to get a variety of sounds from a P Bass or Jazz Bass. That s...

I played guitar for twelve years and then decided to pick up the bass. When I started learning the concepts of bass playing, I learned a lot about the...

If you're starting a band, one thing to consider is finding the members. Guitarists are easier to find than good bassists so if you are already the ba...

I could wax philosophic on this topic for many lines, but I won't bore you. Based on your post, it sounds like picking up an instrument might be a gre...

Paul makes a good point. The other side to the choice is that a combo is a lot easier to transport and usually take up less space (on stage or in your...

Thanks for your help, Paul. I think I'm off to a good start now! 8)

That sounds like great advice...what about barring or forming entire chords and letting your right hand do all the work? Is that a pretty common techn...