How bad (or good) was your first bass?

I got my first bass at 16 in 1984, it was a Goya GX-23, a Korean P Bass copy with two P pickups I have no idea when it was made, but I think it was no more than a few years old ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Products TalkBass members are discussing [Vox amPlug 2 Bass Headphone Guitar Amp](  July 21, 2021 • Sweetwater • $54.99  Amps and Cabs [BG] [Yonni said]( — The Rumble hits all of your criteria: Price, weight (16lbs), aux in, headphones out. Tried and tested. My teacher has 3. I have the 500 version and these guys will rave about them till the cows come home. Fender Rumble Club Or you could save a bit and get the vox as was mentioned above until you decide on what you want ... 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