BigRedX Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Since were essentially talking about electric instruments - anything with the bass turned up on the amp plugged into speakers that can handle the frequencies at the desired volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) This............... [attachment=145981:images.jpg] with La Bella 1953 James Jamerson custom type flats Edited October 13, 2013 by Jazzneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1381679367' post='2242194'] Bass guitars: Steinberger XL2A - huge lows which is why they were so popular with dub and reggae players for a while. Uprights: NS CR4 - the 42" scale provides monstrous lows with the right set up. [/quote] I have an NS CR5- even better with a B. I also have a Yamaha attitude. That's quite meaty, too. Warwick Fortress MM 5 gets my vote, but that's because it has two preamps, one for each coil of the HB, and you can dial in stupid amounts of bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 the Westone that im rebuilding is going to have 2 artec sidewinders fitted so its got the possibilty to be very bassy but ill hold judgement till i hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1381685295' post='2242300'] I have an NS CR5- even better with a B. I also have a Yamaha attitude. That's quite meaty, too. Warwick Fortress MM 5 gets my vote, but that's because it has two preamps, one for each coil of the HB, and you can dial in stupid amounts of bottom end. [/quote] Yep but the OP specifies 4 strings only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yamaha Attitude, neck pickup. Tone all the way down. Hi pass filter engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1381576630' post='2240814'] I'm thinking that 'bassiest' means naturally closest to the fundamental, with fewer harmonics and overtones. I hear that the Steinberger is excellent for this. A favoured tool by deep reggae players. [/quote] +1. I've played and tried a lot of basses over 30 odd years, nothing matches an XL2 for fundamental clarity. Pair that up with the monumental sustain and you have quite a weapon on your hands. Was having much fun today actually with some old Jah Wobble lines...think he used an Ovation, cited elsewhere on the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloc Riff Nut Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The low pass filter on my ACG means you can feel more than you can hear, if you like that kind a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This PRS bass ...however i think the amp/cab combination is more important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cripes you guys haven't lived!! Musicman bongo, reflex or big al - turn up the bass EQ - phenominal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1382115102' post='2248257'] Cripes you guys haven't lived!! Musicman bongo, reflex or big al - turn up the bass EQ - phenominal!!! [/quote] I can wholheartedly endorse Dr T on this . All Music Man basses have got massive bottom end - including the single pickup Stingray- but the more recent models have got a low end response that has a deeper dimension than most other basses on the market . The bass on my Reflex HH is huge , as is that on the Bongo HH, . The HSS and SSS available on some basses configurations are probably even deeper , so if you dig the really low stuff , EBMM is the way to go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretlessguy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 EB or the Fender Tele with the "mudbucker" pickup on it, teamed with some flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 There was a thread on Talkbass a while ago where a guy was posting plots of frequency content over time for some different basses. IIRC, a long scale (41-42") EUB with piezo bridge pickups contained a far higher proportion of fundamental than a 34" bass guitar with magnetic pickups. So a very long scale might be a good idea if the strongest fundamental is required. Here's the thread: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/bass-frequency-waterfall-plots-what-they-mean-rigs-510749/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/bass-frequency-waterfall-plots-what-they-mean-rigs-510749/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Ashbory is the deepest I've played - 18" scale, piezo in the bridge. It's a beautiful sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 21db boost in the lows with my GBs. I win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yamaha Attitude has low end??? Has anyone told Mr Sheehan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1382385204' post='2251617'] Yamaha Attitude has low end??? Has anyone told Mr Sheehan? [/quote] Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 My vote goes to the EBO, sometimes known as a "B.O. Bass". Recently I learned that an EBO with a Jazz Bass pickup added was used on the first Boston album. (More Than A Feeling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxus69 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 How about Spectors (NS2 or Euro)? Everything else seems to sound tiny in compare to my Euro (and I compared Stingray, Precision and my Yamaha BB1024x to it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Edit: Warwick Vampyre DarkLord. Stock F#BEA tuning, 35"scale. Edited November 4, 2013 by Bolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1382115706' post='2248269'] I can wholheartedly endorse Dr T on this . All Music Man basses have got massive bottom end - including the single pickup Stingray- but the more recent models have got a low end response that has a deeper dimension than most other basses on the market . The bass on my Reflex HH is huge , as is that on the Bongo HH, . The HSS and SSS available on some basses configurations are probably even deeper , so if you dig the really low stuff , EBMM is the way to go . [/quote] Agreed. The bassiest frequencies from my single humbucker EBMM SR4 are truly trouser-flapping, but with clarity to match - not muddy at all. Killer bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1382385204' post='2251617'] Yamaha Attitude has low end??? Has anyone told Mr Sheehan? [/quote] A huge amount! I wonder why he doesn't use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1383254928' post='2262334'] A huge amount! I wonder why he doesn't use it! [/quote] Maybe he uses guitar amps & cabs taht can't handle any bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) If you use an EBO with the treble on your amp all the way down and the bass all the way up and add an octave box, you will cause an involuntary bowel movement in everyone in the northern hemisphere. Is that enough low end? Edited November 1, 2013 by Lowender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'd say my Lakland Hollowbody with Ernie Ball Cobalts on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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