Best noob bass for funk/Motown

[Tdw]

boringly enough a jazz bass (or similar) would probably be a good choice for funk and soul, and indeed most music

[4 Strings]

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It doesn't, if it did everyone would play a Jazz and the Precision would be redundant.
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I think anyone would be pushed to tell the difference.

It's not the only important difference between the basses.

Going to your other post, Beedster, absolutely GROOVE it all depends on this regardless of bass used.

Edited April 12, 2014 by 4 Strings

[SubsonicSimpleton]

Try lots of different instruments and go with what works in terms of ergonomics and feel - most important thing for funky bass is how the groove feels, not it's precise tone IMHO, and it is much easier to get the fluidity needed for a good feeling groove on an instrument that works for you.

[dannybuoy]

This looks like another good option for a cheap Motown bass. Really nice sunburst finish on this.

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Edited April 14, 2014 by dannybuoy

[JTUK]

Gotta say that I haven't seen Verdine actually play on any gig for years.
I wonder who is playing those parts live. He spends more time dancing these days.

[bassmachine2112]

Musicman SUB the American one.
Job done.

[dave_bass5]

Get a PJ bass, put rounds on it, and use some foam under the strings near the bridge for the older stuff.

Not 100% authentic but some of the Motown tone can be down to the way it was recorded and played, not just the instrument.

Get the playing right and most basses will fit right in.

[JTUK]

Welcome back, Dave...

[dave_bass5]

:-)

[Geek99]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1397246470' post='2422287']


It doesn't, if it did everyone would play a Jazz and the Precision would be redundant.
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Yep, can be made to sound similar possibly, but no more

Put some foam under the strings and you'll be close

Bob Babbitt played a 62 precision with flats as far as I know , but I think he did change them from time to time unlike Jamerson

Edited April 16, 2014 by Geek99

[stingraybassman]

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I think anyone would be pushed to tell the difference.

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I think the army of users of both basses would disagree with you there. Myself included.

As mentioned earlier, the cv squires are absolutely awesome for the money.

[The Funk]

You don't need to spend £4-500 for a great-sounding bass for funk, especially if you buy second-hand. As pointed out above, the amp will make as much of difference to the sound as the type of bass (P, J or MM).

I would recommend a simple Jazz bass to start. I like the Warwick combo practice amps too.

[Philip_]

P bass is the thing, you get the classic tone they used back in the '60s - cuts through but not too harshly.

Edited April 19, 2014 by Philip_