Quoted from Yamisonic

Hey, to who said bass is easier due to chords, the chords are not THAT hard, in fact, I only play chords, and I always play chords anyway. For bass, you need scales. Though a guitar is worth it.  

I know, I was just saying that that's what a lot of people think.

Quoted from kevin_b

I took up bass because someone had to. I was that good that at one gig I played the 1st three songs not plugged in (twas a festival and I was nervous as f***k) and noone, including the rest of the band, seemed to notice.

That actually happened to me too once.

And fortionately someone filmed that show and put the video on internet... It's probably still floating around somewhere...

^LOL. Once I was singing and the mic wasn't turned on. Of course everyone noticed that...

guitar, bass is boring

Quoted from number14

guitar, bass is boring

No way! I founds it a very powerful instrument to play, putting the rumble in the jungle. I guess its as boring as you want it to be.

Quoted from number14

guitar, bass is boring

I actually play both, but i must admit i spend a lot more time on a guitar...but I couldn't say the bass it's boring, i really enjoy playing it

Quoted from number14

guitar, bass is boring

Not if you're good.

I'm feeling the bass more than a guitar.  I watched two videos of each being played and I'd liked the Bass better.  One problem that makes me hesitant to get one of the two is the fact I have no musical experience.  A guitar(both bass and regular guitar) looks hard to play.  I don't think I'd be able to do it or if I did I will suck so bad.  Is a guitar really hard to play as it looks?

Well, it's hard at first, but if you work at it, soon it will come easily to you.

Its like anything really - you get what you put in. I'm heavy handed and not a natural so I've always struggled but its always been fun

Quoted from number14

guitar, bass is boring

I was nearly sick over my keyboard.

the only reason i say bass is boring, is because they dont solo nearly as much as guitar, i still like bass

But, I still like guitar better, i have 2 guitars and my freind has a bass , and im glad i have the guitar and not the base

Quoted from Wordno

I don't think I'd be able to do it or if I did I will suck so bad.  Is a guitar really hard to play as it looks?

It's the same as when you first learned how to ride a bicycle. At first it's so hard that it doesn't seem like you're ever going to learn it, but once you can do it, it becomes as easy as anything.

It's not like you are expected to play like Hendrix (or Pastorius, depending on the instrument) as soon as you pick up the instrument. It takes time, but in the end you are greatly rewarded.

Not to mention, guitar and bass are pretty simple instruments to learn.

Well I'm still deciding whether or not to get a guitar or not.  But I decided if I do that I'm going to get a Bass guitar.  This is the one I chose

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/508160/


I have to say I'm a little nervous because I won't really know what to do with it.  Luckly their is a guitar shop that gives out lessons five minutes away from my house.  But after lessons I won't really know what to do.  Can you guys please give me some reasons why I should buy it?  The guitar is on sale so I don't have much time to make a decision.  Thanks guys