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Bass guitar vs Violin

Bass guitar and violin 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 guitarViolin
Time a week3 hours a week4 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$150

Choose bass guitar if

  • Quicker first wins

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

About bass guitar

Choose violin if

  • Slower to reward you

About $150 to start, then about $60 a month.

About violin

What you'll need

Compare something else

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.