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Well i am looking at buying one for my long time friend, he plays guitar but has always wanted a bass.
I have 3 questions for this bass (i am a Guitar player so bare with me)
The specific model i am looking at is the Goth version. From what i have read, it has great pickups, and it is a meaty sounding bass. However, i am looking at a more "forward" sounding bass. Like a bass that can do sort of lead sections, that won't be drowned out by a guitar. So i am basically looking for good tone as well.
I have also heard that Gibson basses are limited in their sounds. Is this true? or have they become as versatile as say Fender P-types?
And finally, i have heard that these basses have a neck dive problem, which poses a problem for me. If someone is learning, would this be an issue in their learning process? I have read fixes for it, and they seem pretty simple to fix (which would be a must because he will eventually want to sing and play at the same time) but for the time being, will this pose a problem for learning?
Are there simpler fixes for this such as getting a fatter strap, or is it not possible?
Thanks for any help.
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if a no on the bass, what would be a GOOD bass for a beginner, ya know something you could play for a couple of years to when you get more experienced.
I have 3 questions for this bass (i am a Guitar player so bare with me)
The specific model i am looking at is the Goth version. From what i have read, it has great pickups, and it is a meaty sounding bass. However, i am looking at a more "forward" sounding bass. Like a bass that can do sort of lead sections, that won't be drowned out by a guitar. So i am basically looking for good tone as well.
I have also heard that Gibson basses are limited in their sounds. Is this true? or have they become as versatile as say Fender P-types?
And finally, i have heard that these basses have a neck dive problem, which poses a problem for me. If someone is learning, would this be an issue in their learning process? I have read fixes for it, and they seem pretty simple to fix (which would be a must because he will eventually want to sing and play at the same time) but for the time being, will this pose a problem for learning?
Are there simpler fixes for this such as getting a fatter strap, or is it not possible?
Thanks for any help.
edit.
if a no on the bass, what would be a GOOD bass for a beginner, ya know something you could play for a couple of years to when you get more experienced.