Best/Favourite bass and why?

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1391364185' post='2356252']
There is only one answer to this question, US Fender Precision.
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[karlfer]

Did I mention Peterbuilt? ?
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[grayn]

I understand the P-bass love, i really do.
But prefer the sound of 2 pickups.
So it has to be a Jazz.
My Jap Fender Jazz with added Nordstarnd pickups and electrics is just about it, for me.

[Jonnyboy Rotten]

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1391370618' post='2356418']
As you can tell by my name, I'm Jazz's all the way. I understand P's being a phenomenal breakthrough and used & loved widely but I really agree, how can someone love something so limited in sound and so ugly /:
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Have you even seen the Precision Porn Thread? I agree the P looks more traditional than the Jazz but I don't know who you can say these are ugly -

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1390573949' post='2347059']
I took delivery of a pair of Fender Tony Franklin basses from the US last week.



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Edited February 6, 2014 by Jonnyboy Rotten

[skej21]

I used to think I was a jazz player through and through but after buying my Nate Mendel, Ive gone full circle. Precision bass with a (near) jazz bass profile is my PERFECT bass. I'm very, very close to slapping some flats on, selling my jazzes and ending the GAS hunt!

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1391682491' post='2360019']
Did I mention Peterbuilt? ?
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Them Peterbuilt's be nice but not as pleasing a good USA FSR Jazz, you know this Karl

Give in to the Jazz people come to the dark side!

[kendall]

My favourite bass is my old Aria, new pups and some TLC over the last year or so and she sounds immense. I have always loved the slim neck and now that its got 27 years of wear on it, it feels super slick.

I have a Fender 5 string Jazz that I enjoy playing and experimenting with, but for sheer joy, sounds and playability the old Aria is hard to beat.

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='kendall' timestamp='1391699753' post='2360353']
My favourite bass is my old Aria, new pups and some TLC over the last year or so and she sounds immense. I have always loved the slim neck and now that its got 27 years of wear on it, it feels super slick.

I have a Fender 5 string Jazz that I enjoy playing and experimenting with, but for sheer joy, sounds and playability the old Aria is hard to beat.
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I know what you mean mate, I used to have an old Aria Pro II SB R-60 and it was great. But some nonce swapped out the pickup for a fake gibbo style thing that sounded terrible. Build wise I compare them to Alembic to be honest. Top quality basses.

[Lw.]

My favourite/best bass sound is that of the Warwick, their tone is just the best for me. I wish my Corvette was a 4-string as I don't think I'd ever need another bass, though as it isn't I have massive lustings for a Fender Jazz!

Never played a 5k+ bass so don't know if they'd be way better but I struggle to think best would apply; IMO musicians need something usable not financially crippling.

[Highfox]

I don't know, it seems to be one, then I'll pick up another and .. like what happened to me last week, was doing some recording and thought the Jazz with rounds might suit that (I hadn't used it for nearly 6 months) Been flats on the P for a while, then bingo what a sound and feel it gave me the confidence to add a bit more to the tune. I love them all at different times!

Honeymoon period with the Star bass atm as well

[marcus bell]

Status Kingbass Artist

Love the look of it to begin with, the playability is top notch, love the smaller string spacing, the bendwell, it balances perfectly, it's versatile, light and also the graphite neck is just a joy! The blue LEDs are pretty cool too

[Cameronj279]

My favourite would have to be my Warwick Thumb "Dirty Blonde". Ever since I got it I've been dissapointed with every other bass I've played.

[razze06]

Peavey T40.

That's the one I would pick if I had to pick if I had to choose one single bass to play for the rest of my playing life.

There isn't a single style of music I can play that wouldn't be well served by this instrument. It growls as well as a warwick, thumps and pounds like a classic P, super strong presence in mixes, responds to different fingerstyle and plectrum dynamics, and a lovely neck.

Edited February 7, 2014 by razze06

[Spike Vincent]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1391364185' post='2356252']
There is only one answer to this question, US Fender Precision.
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Mostly. Looks good,sounds good, all the worky bits are in the right place so I don't bang my hand on them when thrashing.
Although having played a MIJ one recently, it doesn't have to be a US Fender.

[Dave Vader]

This old thing



made of many bits, hated by everyone who isn't me. I've found i don't ever use the bridge pickup now, so am thinking of swapping in a Wizard trad P-pickup I've got lying about, and then it really will be perfect

(And not ugly, before you say it)

[bartelby]

Favourite bass: my EBMM Stingray as it's light, comfortable and easy to play.

Bass I play the most and gig: Fender Steve Harris, because it sounds bloody awesome!

Edited February 7, 2014 by bartelby

[tauzero]

Favourite bass - Warwick JD Thumb. Has the most playable neck I've ever, er, played. As soon as I played it I knew I had to have it, pxed my Fender P (which was, in comparison, like a Woollies Special beside the Thumb, although it was the second-best P I've ever played) and my Hohner B2 and took out a loan for the rest. I'd paid £150 or so for the P (second-hand and tatty), I paid £900 for the Thumb.

So I'm not parting with it, even though I play 5-string these days.

[Mr Lizard]

Ibanez SR1205 for me. Tone is incredible. Also having an acitve / passive switch makes it a very versatile instrument indeed.

Since I got it over a year ago, I've hardly touched any of my other basses. This is the one for me.

[Bilbo]

My 28 year old Wal Custom Fretless 4 string. Does everything.

[afterimage]

My. Fave is my fender deluxe jazz bass. Sunburst. Rosewood neck. Great playability. 2nd geddy. Lee. Jazzz bass

[DaytonaRik]

The best is surely what's right for the job in hand?

[jazzmanb]

Really enjoyed my recent gig stint and used it to chop and change just for the fun of it 

The band plays classic rock and I keep things simple ,into a radial bassbone then desk / rig 

Very occasional octaver

A basic non tech view of what I've observed 

 

Main bass will always be Sadowsky uv70 metro . Jazz on steroids ,never active 

Killer tone across the neck ,heavy though 

Spector Euro4lx, big fat bottom end ,plenty cut from the active top end but never like Jazzes for that Duff sound 

Rick 4003s, never had that Ricky sound but being a 3 piece I don't want it too thin , good all round ,had canny few elec issues for its age and use . looks a million dollars ,chunky neck and can never find my right spot for my playing hand  ,I play 90% fingers . 

Fender mongrol, mex body ,all parts neck . Great fast jazz , tone button gives the best yes ,no I've had on a jazz . No idea what pick ups it has ,cts pots though 

Fender Cij geddy , heavy ,cool ,nice neck ,doesn't sound as good as the above 

Fender mex player precision ,bought new in lock down ,gorgeous to play straight out of box and unlike my last P some tone difference from the knob. Always been a jazz guy but really bonding with it . Great for the money 

Prometeus custom bass , never had it from house ,owned for then years , due to back niggle used one weekend as it's small and light . Great middlish sounds ,across the strings ,better than I expected 

Just thought I'd share as I'm fortunate to have these guitars and never buy into " too nice for gigs " 

[jazzmanb]

Oops 

Edited May 8, 2022 by jazzmanb

[ezbass]

Zombie thread! 🧟‍♂️

 

Favourite bass? It’s a movable feast. Currently, it’s my Sterling ‘Ray SS. Why? Easy to pick up and play and sounds great.

[dclaassen]

My Pedulla MPV-5. Neck to die for, sustain for days, consistent tone and feel across all 5 strings. The best thing, however is how it responds to different playing techniques. I find that I don’t need to tweak controls to get the sound I want.

 

I tried some other 5’s lately, I including some pretty expensive ones, and they don’t even come close.