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Originally Posted by MikeBmusic
I agree with the others - get yourself an inexpensive bass and start doing your own tracks. It's easier than you think to do basic root note accompaniments, then you will quickly move onto more advanced playing.
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This!
I highly recommend a short scale bass and an inexpensive amp such as the Fender Rumble 40, or preferably the Rumble 100.
Most of the short scales are 30" and are easy for guitarists to feel comfortable with. The Ibanez Mikro is another great short scale bass.
Coming from the bass as a guitar player the problem is often over-playing. Watch a fe introductory Youtube "How to play bass" videos and play along with a few tunes to get the feel for providing a solid bottom based on 1-5 playing, leaving a LOT of room for what will be added later.
When you're doing basic accompaniment remember, "Less is more".
I have a simple bass plugged into one side of my looper pedal and routed to my Rumble 100. I've spent a LOT of hours laying down simple guitar and bass backup tracks to play to!