Fionn Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 5 string Jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Trick question, doesn't exist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee............... Everything invented since, is like putting a spoiler or alloys on a ford escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Agreed - but now you have to explain the RS2000 Mexico ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1357064333' post='1917053'] Agreed - but now you have to explain the RS2000 Mexico ... [/quote] hahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Jazz bass I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 As far as classic is concerned, gotta be a Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 got to be a Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderider Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 agreed bland fender....lakland.....satalite...kay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Acg 6 string, make any sound from just about any era more than we'll enough for any audience! a superb all rounder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Double bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 A Jazz bass can make any sound you want.......... unless you want a Precison sound ! That's the irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1357068689' post='1917131'] A Jazz bass can make any sound you want.......... unless you want a Precison sound ! That's the irony. [/quote] 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Jazz gets my vote Edited January 1, 2013 by jimbobothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderider Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357063797' post='1917037'] 5 string Jazz? [/quote] way to go, Pete Gotta agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1357071718' post='1917215'] way to go, Pete Gotta agree. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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