I want to get a guitar, but I'm not sure which one I want to get. I think too many people have electric guitars so I don't want to jump on that band wagon.  But too many Bass players go unnoticed(except Paul McCartney and a few others).  Which one would be a better choice?  I'm leaning toward a bass guitar but I'm still not sure.

Electric guitars are magnets for the opposite sex.

I think if you're just planning to play on your own, a guitar is a better choice. If you prefer playing in a band, a bass-guitar can be good, specially if you want to make something special out of it. It is a fact that good bass-players are hard to find to join in a band, guitarists are like an epidemic: they're everywhere.
As an attraction to the other sex: I've been playing in a band for 24 years now, and never ever did the other sex like me because of me playing guitar... I guess it's me looks... But they did like me as a singer! I known that the other sex is very often attracted to the cool-looking bassplayer. That might be a reason for choosing the bass-guitar.

I'm just a bass player

haha

Bass if you want to play in a band. I mean you can get going with a band relatively quicker with a bass rather than a guitar. As has been well said, a guitar is better personal company generally speaking.

No matter what instrument you play...It's all about how you feel and vibe it.

I started playing guitar 10 years ago and bass 2 years later, I still play both instruments regularly. I definately prefer guitar, but I couldn't miss my bass either.

The aforementioned comments about bass being better if you want to play in a band is true. I took up guitar because I'm a bit of an... ahem, control freak and I wold probably want to go solo or be the leader of the band. Which brings me to the other point that guitar is good if you want to play solo.
Whatever instument you pick, I'm sure you'll have fun with it, though.

I'd love to be the leader of a band, but unfortionately I'm the worst singer in music history, so that's not gonna happen...

Bass all the way, I play guitar just for fun but I could live without my bass.

Which instrument attracts you more? Dont play an instrument just because of picking up dates or what population plays something the most. Those reasons sounds kind of silly to me.

It's all a matter of taste. Pick up the instruments and give them a try. Which instrument do you get more of a kick out of it?

I personally prefer the bass. They may not come in as many cool designs as the guitar or get as much recognition, but the sound just touches me in no way a guitar is able to do.

The only set-back is that I find it rather difficult trying to write songs with a bass.

Yeah. If you wanna write songs, get a guitar or a  piano.

My main reason for starting on the guitar before bass was that I was affraid that people would think I was too stupid to handle 6 strings at once.

Playing bass can be just as hard as playing guitar, but a lot of people think that playing bass is much easier cause you don't have to know any chords.

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.

I've played both. Unless you're a genious, all you do with a bass is play a few strings, IMO. However, there are some fun basslines. It's all repetition. I like guitars because you can play chords, solos, riffs, and have fun. Sure, there are TOO MANY guitar players, and if you get a bass you may have an easier way to a band -- Everyone needs a bass.

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.  

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

Personally, just making contact with my bass and playing it (not much more to do) gives me great joy. Whether I'm playing someonelse's work or messing around with it and creating something original, it is never the same and I never get bored.

Not everybody wants to be a rock star, but there are still many good reasons besides looking at playing as a career option.

-It helps keep my mind off petty problems I'm facing. If it's a big problem I'm probably writing about it.

-Reading notes and trying to get the right hand positions has made me more attentive, not only when playing but in general.

-In the long run it's probably going to be cheaper than spending hours in front of the tele or playing your Nintendo.

-It's one thing to listen to your heroes play great music, but to play their music gives you a whole different feeling. A bit euphoric sometimes.

-Helps you meet new people you might never have met if you didn't share a common  interest in bass or playing music. A jam is always a nice way to get together and enjoy your time.

-THE OPPOSITE SEX DIGS IT!!!

Quoted from Wordno

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

I don't know much about this model but it
is more similar to the Hofners headstock than the epiphone. You also get a scratchplate. lol
The better man to ask maybe Riccy 325. I am very pleased with my Epiphone by the way. There is apparantly not too much difference in sound from the Hofner....I will have to find out for real, soon. A friend of mine has the 62 re-issue MAcca Hofner...I'm looking forward to getting my mitts on it. heheheh

The scratchplate is plastic

EG ... then F! (It's Everything)

Quoted from raxo

EG ... then F! (It's Everything)

Maybe I'm stupid or something but what does that mean? lol

Anyways, I picked a bass guitar a long time ago. I have the VB Rogue bass that was on that link I posted. Saturday(The 12th) was actually my very first preformance infront of an audience. I  have to say wow! It was such an amazing experience! I was so awesome! After I was done random people came up to me complimenting me on how good I was and got a lot of compliments for my bass guitar. It was such a rush to be on stage and playing(I played the Red Hot chilli peppers-Suck My Kiss) and just feeling so damn cool. I read all the comments on this thread and realized I've come a long way since I made this thread. I had one comment that actually said "I'm afraid that if I pick up the guitar that I'll suck horribly at it" and wow this was not the case at all. I don't want to sound arrogant but I'm always getting complments on my playing and my guitar teacher was actually confident in my to let me play with him and his band on saturday. I can't wait to be infront of an audience again

Quoted from Wordno

Maybe I'm stupid or something but what does that mean? lol[...]

You're not!!! I thought they were chords (EG stands for Electric Guitar, if you want) ... and It's Everything is one song I composed with them ... hope this clariflies!

Ah! I understand now lol. E and G chords. Thats pretty badass that you wrote a song with those two chords. I'd like to hear it one day.

Quoted from Wordno

Ah! I understand now lol. E and G chords. Thats pretty badass that you wrote a song with those two chords. I'd like to hear it one day.

Quoted from raxo

EG ... then F! (It's Everything)

Well, the sequence is:
(for the chorus - - two bars each)
E  G
E  G
(for the verses - two bars each)
E  G
E  G
E  G
E  G
(and for the middle eight - two bars each)
F  G
F  G  E

Yep, a belligerent song ... but don't judge a song for the chords! Tomorrow Never Knows!  

Quoted from Wordno

[...] Saturday(The 12th) was actually my very first preformance infront of an audience. I  have to say wow! It was such an amazing experience! I was so awesome! [...]and my guitar teacher was actually confident in my to let me play with him and his band on saturday. I can't wait to be infront of an audience again

Congrats   ... and in advance too!  

Quoted from raxo

Well, the sequence is:
(for the chorus - - two bars each)
E  G
E  G
(for the verses - two bars each)
E  G
E  G
E  G
E  G
(and for the middle eight - two bars each)
F  G
F  G  E

Yep, a belligerent song ... but don't judge a song for the chords! Tomorrow Never Knows!  

Thats pretty frickin awesome. E, G and F were the first chords  I learned. We all know that 'Tomorrow Never Knows' is an awesome song Oh and thanks for the compliment and the future one too when I play again infront of a crowd later on in the future. lol