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[Malevolent_aspect]

Hi, so.. what kind of bass do you guys have?, and which bass sound do you think suits different sorts of music? well thanks for any replies :thumb:

[Killer Fridge]

Warwick Thumb BO - Good for Rock, Metal, Jazz, Funk, and bassically everything Ive played, seems to fit

[bottlerocket]

I have a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 and I just bought a new Fender J a month ago to replace my old one. I'll put in another set of DiMarzio Ultra Js when I stop being lazy/broke. :p

I think each bass is good in certain types of music. A Jazz Bass is great for jazz, funk, emo, country, and basically every other genre. My Schecter is great for anything I play; jazz, funk, rock, emo, hardcore, classic rock, etc.

Personally, I think the 2 most versatile basses are a Musicman Stingray or a Fender Jazz Bass, Those basses pwn all. :D

-Gav

[lemoley]

I have a Fender Jazz and a Yamaha BB414 and i believe any bass can be used for any genre and that its only its aesthetics which determine what sorta band it is used in e.g a B.C Rich Warolck in a death metal band.

[ebe9]

Warwick Corvette $$: Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Funk (pretty much everything)

Cort Artisan A5: More jazz and "softer" type stuff (Am selling it)

Cort Artisan B4FL (Fretless): Jazz (also selling)


The Corts are unfortunately on their way out as I am now pretty much a Warwick man

[Damrod]

I own a Rockbass Corvette 5 (passive)

It works really well for Alt. Rock/slightly punkish music in general. It does so in my two bands. :thumb:

[zink182]

Reggie hamilton jazz bass.. active..

it's been fret levelled and has an bone nut, badassII and straplocks.. found out about the nut and frets just last week :surpise:

Got for prog metal, punk, pop.. pretty much everything but metal..

[Wintermute]

I have a Fender Jazz and a Yamaha BB414 and i believe any bass can be used for any genre and that its only its aesthetics which determine what sorta band it is used in e.g a B.C Rich Warolck in a death metal band.

To a degree. Ever heard of Silver Ginger 5? Ginger, the frontman, would wear a leather bodysuit, long dredlocks, and a black BC Rich guitar. And then play some of the most hyper, sugary, upbeat pop-punk known to man. Mind you, that was only funny because it's something you so seldom see, so for the most part you're right. :)

They'd actually play support for Napalm Death like that, too... :lol:

My main bass at the moment is a Vintage V940FL fretless.
http://www.jhs.co.uk/vin_bass/v940fl_05.jpg

[bottlerocket]

The Corts are unfortunately on their way out as I am now pretty much a Warwick man

...and the self-proclaimed Cort whore sells out.

-Gav

[rh15951]

Pedulla Rapture: Quite growly - rock, metal, funk.
Cort GB25: Good trebly tone - punk, rock.

[Myung]

Ibanez SR406nt, nothing that its not good for.

[ebe9]

...and the self-proclaimed Cort whore sells out.

-Gav

I tried I really did.

I have stopped by the Music Store twice this week after work and tried a cort in each of their ranges to try and re-kindle what we once had.

But the more I tried the more the horrible truth dawned on me...........


It is the end of an era................

The Cort is dead, long live the Cort.

[shacklecrow]

Ibanez ATK405 five string tenor - can play almost any style with it, very versatile.

[lemoley]

I tried I really did.

I have stopped by the Music Store twice this week after work and tried a cort in each of their ranges to try and re-kindle what we once had.

But the more I tried the more the horrible truth dawned on me...........


It is the end of an era................

The Cort is dead, long live the Cort.
i never understood that saying :confused:

[British Kid]

I have a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 and I just bought a new Fender J a month ago to replace my old one. I'll put in another set of DiMarzio Ultra Js when I stop being lazy/broke. :p

I think each bass is good in certain types of music. A Jazz Bass is great for jazz, funk, emo, country, and basically every other genre. My Schecter is great for anything I play; jazz, funk, rock, emo, hardcore, classic rock, etc.

Personally, I think the 2 most versatile basses are a Musicman Stingray or a Fender Jazz Bass, Those basses pwn all. :D

-Gav
about stingrays....

i really want one, on account of their versatility and tone. should i save up more money and get one with a different pup setup (like the H/H or S/H) or just go for the standard? I want versatility, but not to pay alot or not use what it'll have.

[lateralus423]

Schecter omen-4. CHEAP. but it rocks in my opinion for what i paid. Does slap well. Fingerstyle, tapping. Typical schecter.

[Chris K]

Ever heard of Silver Ginger 5? Ginger, the frontman, would wear a leather bodysuit, long dredlocks, and a black BC Rich guitar. And then play some of the most hyper, sugary, upbeat pop-punk known to man. Mind you, that was only funny because it's something you so seldom see, so for the most part you're right. :)

They'd actually play support for Napalm Death like that, too... :lol:


Maybe Silver Ginger 5 was a bit pop punkish, but he's a rocker through and through. The Wildhearts are without a doubt one of the best British rock bands ever. They play upbeat, poppy rock with wild drug hazed themes. I love it! But, as for leather body suits, I'm not sure, that sounds a bit Marilyn Manson, although he has donned leather before, but I've never seen him in a body suit although circa Endless Nameless the whole band were wearing biking leathers). Also, I don't think he's used a BC Rich before, I've never seen him with anything other than a Gibson LP (most often covered in stickers!).

Seriously, I reccomend everyone here try to find their "Endless Nameless" album. They were destroyed on drugs at the time and managed to make one of the loudest and most distorted records ever. In fact, they could never replicate it live so they didn't try. Everything from the bass to the vocals the electronic D Drums were distorted, and yet from front too back it's catchy, upbeat rock and roll. Amazing. As for supporting Napalm Death, I'm pretty sure thats due to the long standing friendship between Barny and Ginger.



Geordie rockers ftw! (yes, Ginger is a Geordie!).

AS for Kubickis, they're good for everything.

[Shuffle It All]

the wildhearts werent exactly pop punk were they, thats a bit of an exaggeration. Also he mainly played guitar, he played bass ofr a short while for LA Guns, but only for about a month.

[Wintermute]

the wildhearts werent exactly pop punk were they, thats a bit of an exaggeration

No, they weren't. But I was talking about Silver Ginger 5.

http://www.thewildhearts.com/gallery/albums/silverginger5/fin1.highlight.jpg
http://www.freewebz.com/silverginger5/pictures/fin3large.jpg#


And ChrisK - only a Geordie could have penned 'Geordie in Wonderland'. :p

Black Leather Mojo was one of my favourite albums before I lost it. >.>

[bottlerocket]

about stingrays....

i really want one, on account of their versatility and tone. should i save up more money and get one with a different pup setup (like the H/H or S/H) or just go for the standard? I want versatility, but not to pay alot or not use what it'll have.

I haven't played the H/H, only the standard Stingray 4 and 5 and Sterling 4 with the single humbucker, but I'd assume it's be just as punchy at the bridge with the neck pickup being nice and smooth. I can't give a definite answer, though. Definitely try it out and see if it's for you.

-Gav

[SüP]

Warwick Thumb BO

YOU ARE GOD!!!

I gots a Warwick Corvette Standard. It will do anything. You can change from a growly rock/metal tone to a smooth jazz easilly.

[welshbassguy]

Been reading these forums for ages now, so decided to register, first post here so hello all :)!!!!

I got an Ibanez SR760 and its really versatile. I can say it sounds great in every style I've played it in. Also has a nice tone when slapped. When slapped, any percussive slaps played sound really deep and defined. Best 400 quid I ever spent!!

[BassVirtuoso]

I used to think a Thunderbird wouldn't go well with a jazz setting, but then I saw someone using one and...well I still think they aren't good for jazz...but it was ok.

[eguitaranlead]

Spector Euro 4 Neck-Thru : Works in every situation i have been in. Very versitile.

Mtd Grendel : I dont really know about this yet but it seems like it is going to spotlight in my rock band and do well with jazz.

but just another thing to add here.
"[Tone] depends on you, the player...you got to have the ear and the feel for what you play."
- Robbie Shakespeare

so tone for a certain situation can depend on the player.

[munkyofdth2]

MM Sterling
Warwick Streamer STD
Ibanez GSR-100
Ibanez TR something, defretted

I usually only play the Sterling or Warwick, but both are versatile enough to play anything I want. The other two collect dust most of the time, but are fun when I want to play a really thin neck or fretless.

[The_Red_Death]

I only have my Washburn Oscar Schmidt OB40. As cheap as this bass was, it's served me well over the past two years. I've not once had a major problem with it, and the P/J pickups make it incredibly versatile. I play mostly pop-punk and indie, as well as alternative, jazz, some post-hardcore and punk, and some various other songs thrown in as well. I'm in the process of saving up for a Bongo though.

[cmogawa]

i use an ibanez BTB (4string)
the eq owns on it (my oppion)
as fopr styles i dont know sry
i do tapping, slap ,finger, and it all seems fine (harmonics too)

[Led_Zeppelin678]

I have a Warwick Corvette Standard and a Kubicki Ex-Factor. I still need to get moving and put new strings on the Kubicki and set it up before it gets a final verdict, but my main axe, my Corvette, Jessica, is scrumtrulescent. A twist of her knobs and some variation in my technique, and I can go from Billy Sheehan to Jaco Pastorius. The only sounds I can't get out of her (that I've tried) are a Ric and an Alembic.

[Saberpunk]

Fender Jp-90, most versatile bass i have ever played, will never sell, the only thing bad about it is its slap tone is rather "clanky", and thats where my second bass comes in
Musicman Cutlass ^_^

[Worrpigs]

Warwick Fortress MM 5 string- good all around tone, i can get almost any tone out of it, good for all styles
4 string Cleca P-bass knock off- Best knock off bass ive ever played, actions set real low, and it has a great slap tone.
Brice HXB-406 Fretless(6 string)-Great bass for its price, but not my style, currently trying to sell it
Rockbass Corvette 4 Classic-Good bass for the price, but theres better out there, great starter bass, and good tones out of it, but its got really sensative controls

[TheDancingHorse]

My main axe is my Fodera Monarch 4 string. I've been incredibly satisfied with the tone in every setting I've played in - which is mostly straight ahead swing and bop lately......but I've done everything from prog rock to country on it and it's handled everything with flying colors.

My secondary is a Peavey Grind 6 - which I picked up because of the incredibly cheap price on it and to see how I'd like a 6 before making a commitment to a nice one. The fretwork is shoddy on it, but the tone is excellent - surprised me in a lot of ways.

[jollygiantchris]

rickenbacker 4003 - least versatile bass ever but if you love the ric sound (which i do) it has the greatest tone ever, absolutely the best classic/hard rock bass as far as tone and it looks pretty ****ing badass

[Machines]

Spector Q6: This is my all rounder bass. Brilliant for finger style and slap. The bridge pickup reminds me of a Stingray.

Yamaha RBX775: This is more of a rock bass, it isn't too versatile but does sound great with a pick. Not so good for slapping.

Vintage V940FL: The fretless - used for fretless tracks and messing about with.

[gronk]

Warwick Corvette "Hot Rod" 5 String - I love this bass. Being completely flamed maple, you can get some real bright tones out of this. Also the hollow tone chamber helps with the lows and it sounds awesome when you play a harmonic and tap above the chamber. Gives a cool sound which I can't really explain. Sort of pulsating.

This bass is good for most styles of music, but what I mainly play on this now is funk and jazz bass lines. Turn the bass and mids to full, cut the treble, pump through the neck pickup and its smooth as. The only real problem I have found with this bass is sometimes it can be too bright if you have the treble boosted all the way with the mids and bass cut. Just a bit too twangy for my liking, but that's easily avoided. Although must admit sounds good for harmonics. So yea, I'd say you can play this bass for most stuff. Metal, rock, jazz, you name it.

Fender MIM Jazz - My first "good" bass. I originally wanted a P bass, but through a twist of fate I ended up with the J, and I'm so happy I did. I really like the slap tone on it, and the neck is just damn nice. So thin and fast. Anyways, back to the sound. I've played in a punk band, a hardcore metal band and a RHCP style band with this bass. It really is versatile, but I really enjoyed playing it in the punk band. Put the treble up a bit, neck pickup, use a pick and away you go. Definetly one of the most comfortable basses I have played, simply because of how fast the neck is. It's my first baby :)

Next 2 basses on my checklist is a HH Bongo and a Fender MIA fretless Jazz. Although I'm afraid I'm going to buy one Bongo and it won't be enough . . . I'll need to get more, and more, and more! And now apparently they're bringing out an all rosewood neck, and a mahogany Bongo, so there's even more to get!

[GUTSHOT]

Hey guys I am new and just regiested a few days ago and figured this would be my first reply aswell, right now I play a cheap fender style jazz bass copy by johnson. Ive been playing for a couple years now, at first it sounded ok for a beginner but now it sounds like total crap, the electronics are going, and the crappy amp I have with is crap aswell, I am on the hunt for a new bass. Ive been saving for quite some well, I am into death metal, heavy metal, even to classic rock and slap bass and tapping I am familer with and can somewhat do. I am now ready to step up to a new level, I went to my local music store (guitar center) and played a few spectors and always loved the way they sounded and looked, also I big influence that Alex Webster from cannibal corpse plays one, I also like warwicks. What would you guys recremend? and how good are spectors, Ive seen from I few post there is a few spector players, I am either thinking about buying a performer, are saving for a professionel or euro, any word on what to do there? Thanks guys I love this forum and hope to become well active on it.

[Brad on bass]

Music Man S.U.B 4 string, its bloody beauty, so versatile and easy to play....suited any genre ive played....