The classic all-round bass guitar?

[Fionn]

What then, is [i]the [/i]classic all-rounder? ... That bass guitar which covers most basses? (excuse the pun).

Which bass, above all others, is most adaptable?

Your suggestions ...

Edited January 1, 2013 by Fionn

[stingrayPete1977]

5 string Jazz?

[gjones]

Probably a Jazz bass with a John East preamp in it. I know when I had one in my Jazz there wasn't much it wasn't capable of.

[risingson]

Trick question, doesn't exist!

[lojo]

Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...............

Everything invented since, is like putting a spoiler or alloys on a ford escort

[Happy Jack]

Agreed - but now you have to explain the RS2000 Mexico ...

[Fionn]

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Agreed - but now you have to explain the RS2000 Mexico ...
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hahahaha!

[fender73]

Jazz bass I reckon.

[SlapbassSteve]

As far as classic is concerned, gotta be a Jazz.

[merlin]

got to be a Jazz

[Musicman20]

P bass or Ray. Love the Jazz tone but I think it's harder to stand out in the mix with both pups on full.

[thunderider]

agreed bland fender....lakland.....satalite...kay....

[Dingus]

Has to be a Jazz Bass . A good passive Jazz bass will give you an decent and appropriate sound for just about any musical situation you are likely to use an electric bass guitar in .

[molan]

Not exactly a classic, and to some an abomination, but a quality Fender PJ would allow you to get a decent approximation of both classic P and J sounds from a single bass

[andydye]

Acg 6 string, make any sound from just about any era more than we'll enough for any audience! a superb all rounder!

[Stan_da_man]

Double bass.

[Dr.Dave]

A Jazz bass can make any sound you want.......... unless you want a Precison sound ! That's the irony.

[Lozz196]

Precision - you can get a workable tone for virtually anything, and it`s easier to take away some of the grunt, than add it when it`s not there.

[SlapbassSteve]

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A Jazz bass can make any sound you want.......... unless you want a Precison sound ! That's the irony.
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That's true, and nowt sits in the mix better then a P... perhaps a PJ combo like the Fender Aerodyne Jazz is a better bet?

[BigRedX]

There is no one bass that suits all players and all styles.

And it's definitely not a Fender. Given the choice of a P or J bass or nothing, I'd be playing synths or guitar instead.

[jimbobothy]

Jazz gets my vote

Edited January 1, 2013 by jimbobothy

[thunderider]

i found the fender sound to thin i tried a couple out just to see what all the fuss is about,as i was thinking about getting a jaguar...then i tried a squire jag and that was even worse!!

[JTUK]

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5 string Jazz?
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way to go, Pete

Gotta agree.

[chrismuzz]

I would say a PJ bass... but usually a J pickup at the bridge on its own is way too weedy sounding for most band situations... So maybe something with a humbucker at the bridge and a P at the neck? or even two humbuckers?

Edited January 1, 2013 by chrismuzz

[stingrayPete1977]

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way to go, Pete

Gotta agree.
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