You should get a standard neck scale bass,unless you have small hands.Look the bass up and look at the reviews at http://www.musiciansfriend.com Very reliable site.
Any thoughts on this Brand? (please keep in mind I'm totally sheltered when it comes to bass guitars. Only recently have I wanted to learn guitar.) http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4769215 I found it on goodwill.com. Is Samick a good brand?