Talk to fellow musicians
If you know other people who play the bass, they would be very helpful as far as letting you know some places that sell instruments at affordable prices. Ask them where they bought their bass. What brand do they play? How much did they pay for it? Why do they prefer that particular model instead of the other brands on the market? This will give you some insight into which brands are capable of producing the best sounds.

Online classified ads
If you do not mind owning a used instrument, some good places to find some excellent deals are online classified ads. There are many websites that post classified ads. The majority of people who sell their goods in classified ads are not willing to ship their items, so you will need to live within driving distance of the person selling the bass. You can then examine the bass and see if it meets your standards. Make sure you play the bass enough to give yourself a feel for the sound. If you like it, you can then negotiate a price with the seller. Many famous musicians got started by playing a used instrument. Like Batman for instance. Don't believe me? Then check this out.
...AND NOW A QUICK NOTE FROM A BASS PLAYING BATMAN
Reviewed by David Andrews
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August 20, 2015
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