Just wanna get a practice/begginers bass

[Hornsovbaphomet]

I've tried playing guitar, but I just never really liked playing it all that much. It's sound, unlike the bass, was just to off. I much prefer the sonorous, beastly foundation that the bass lays, and want to play that. But, i really need to get a bass ( gotta start somewhere) checked musicianfriend and music123, and I've come to the conclusion that the most price-effective course of action is to get one of the value packs. Now, i know to some, that's sacrilege, but I really need to get a bass, amp, jacks, and any instructional vids are helful, which is what these packs have to offer.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search?c=6318

I'm tied between the Ibanez package and the Squire package.

However here's another package, no DVD, but still pretty solid.

http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--SVTSSLB11PAK



Now, I myself will live and die playing Dean, but I don't want to shell out 200 bucks for a EVO XM when I can get a good BEGGINERS package. Anyone have feedback? Thanks.

[pagodas_fiesta]

I've played low end Ibanez basses and Squier basses and I think the Ibanezes are better. I'm not sure if it was the same model though.

[Hornsovbaphomet]

I've asked aroudn with friends, and one still uses a Squire for about 4 years, says he hasn't had a problem at all with it. He says that the amp on the package will be ok, but i better upgrade it.

[ModestCargo]

Get the Squier.

PS: It's spelled Squier, not Squire, for future reference.

[FadedCayenne]

personally, i like the squier better. i'd buy one and hten pimp it out w/ bridge and pickup covers.

[Peaceful]

... and what watt amp should one consider?

I went for a Fender Rumble 100, figuring it is loud enough for a small gig without breaking my budget or the windows at home.

[tallpaul]

I jave looked at the begineer lines of fender and ibanez......wasnt thrilled for my dtrs christmas present.........better off buying a used jazz or p bass.....maybe a decnt older peavey... just my 2 cents