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Bass guitar vs Brass instruments

Bass guitar and brass instruments have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBass guitarBrass instruments
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$200$50

Choose bass guitar if

  • Costs more to start
  • Easier to do alone

About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About bass guitar

Choose brass instruments if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More social

About $50 to start, then about $40 a month.

About brass instruments

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.