help needed for a elecritc bass guitar

[suzy]

Hi there,
can anyone tell me if my son, who is buying a electric bass guitar, does he also need a amplifier, or can it be played on its own.
thanks

[slydog]

Your son would need an amplifer if he was on stage but if he was just learning he could just learn without 1.

[suzy]

Thanks Slydog,
good news, as i didn't want to hear him practice anyway!!!

[The Pepsi Challenge]

You could buy him an (affordable) 10 Watt amplifier. The majority of these come complete with a headphones socket, so you wouldn't need to fear of the noise. And encourage him - Caithness needs more musicians.

[elaine]

I totally agree - you can play bass without an amp but you can hardly hear it - the wee practice amps aren't that loud and you can adjust the volume - one of those would be perfect! - don't forget a lead! heh heh

[suzy]

Hi everyone out there,
thanks for the advice
someone emailed me with an offer of a amp, please could you email me again, i pressed the wrong button and deleted you, sorry,
thanks
suzy