Learning bass guitar - gear question

[Bach5G]

I’m thinking of learning bass guitar. I already know some trombone and some guitar and some music theory.

I figure guitar + trombone = bass guitar.

Gear wise, though, an amp. I have a DV Micro 50 and a cab with an Eminence 8a beta in it. As long I keep the volume down, I should be ok, shouldn’t I?

[gitman]

It will most certainly be OK ! Don't expect grumbling low notes, just concentrate on learning the ways of the bass - there are quite a few traps to fall into when coming from the guitar.
I compare it the keyboarder who decides to be an organist one sunny morning .... two different instruments, two distinctly different approaches. An experienced teacher helps and shows you shortcuts.

[neatomic]

you'll be fine...8a beta is rated for 225 watts..a pa mid-bass speaker that can even be used as a bass speaker in the right cab...i.e. vented...

low end is rated down to 78hz. so you wont get floorshaking low E..but seems fine for your needs

cheers

[marcwhy]

Go for it!

I play a "medium scale" bass, which is 32"; I find it more comfortable for my hands compared to the standard 34" scale. Try out a few basses before taking the plunge.

And have fun!

[Bach5G]

A friend describes himself as having Trump-like fingers.

[fep]

I figure guitar + trombone = bass guitar.

Sounds right.

I almost always plug my bass into an audio interface and play through headphones. I use my bass for recording, and well, practicing bass. A bass in my opinion, unlike electric guitar, sounds great direct with no amp. (I do have a bass amp but seldom use it).

Good bass lessons on youtube. I like Scott's bass lessons.