I'm thinking of learning bass. I'm really into the Paul McCartney melodic style of playing, so I would get a Rickenbacker, but I don't have $3,000. Does anyone know a good bass for this style? I've been looking at Hofners.

First bass?

Well, I started with it 3 months ago and I only had 300€ max. (imagine who far is from me that bass...) and I bought a pack for 260 euros... which includes everything you need. I bought a ESP ltd b-10.

I don't know if that fits the sound you are looking for, but there are some other packs (Ibañez, Silverstone...)

http://www.zzounds.com/cat--Bass-Guitar-Packs--2411

 

And well you should ask in the place where you want to buy it... However, wait to get the answer of a more expert voice because as I've said I started 3 months ago and I really don't know much about it...:)

 

Why have you decided for the bass btw?

Like she ^ said! ESP is good to start with!

 

I started on a Richwoord Jazz bass, with a combo amp but was I can't exactly remember what the price was.

Probably around the 300 in total:)

 

It depends on what styles you like? Jazz basses can be used for everything.

 

Precision basses are more rock basses(like Guy Berryman uses) And jazz more for jazz/rock/blues/hardrock as Adam Clayton uses.

But the ex-bassist of Metallica(hardrock/metal), Jason Newsted, uses jazzbasses, and not 'metal' basses.

 

The best option for you: Go to the store and just try totaly different basses and buy the one you like, and what fits you the best.

...ESP ltd b-10.

 

That's my recommendation as well. ;)

You can also find a cheap 'Beatle bass'! :)

the beatles bass from höfner is now being offered by höfner themselves for a very very affordable price! (249€)

 

http://www.thomann.de/gb/news_msg_can_buy_me_bass.html

 

http://www.thomann.de/gb/hoefner_ignition_beatles_bass_vsb.htm