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Originally Posted by VaSteve
Updates on this? I was thinking about (again) an acoustic bass as a gift for Christmas. Guitar Center had 4... A $199 Ibanez that buzzed like a bee until they tweaked the truss rod for me, a monster sized Dean with nickle strings (I didn't like it). A $1400 Martin or Taylor and $399 Fender T bucket. The fender was a smaller body than the others but it had a bit more punch for some reason.
Stopped by a smaller shop and they don't sell any. They cited the same reasons as above...most people can't use them without an amp to jam with others. I have plenty of amps. But it sort of has me rethinking it. I have an electric bass already. How do these things sound plugged into a PA? I have a little PA at home...makes the acoustic guitar sound good, I wonder about this or if I should scrap the idea.
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I bought a Kelly that is identical to targa's except it has frets. It has Fishman electronics. It sounds great, but cannot keep up with even my son's Taylor acoustic without amplification. I have a home PA too, and that works fine.
After several months of playing, I've had several revelations:
1. A bass is not a guitar. the frets are way further apart
2. It's every bit as hard for me to play crappy bass as crappy guitar
3. I wish I'd started any years ago (not that it would make much difference)
4. It's a blast (though a quiet one)
What car are you tracking these days, Steve?
Terry