Funky Dunky Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Now here's a bassist who gets bassists excited. What do you recommend, and/or what is considered his finest work? I've heard his fretless work on the Paul Young album, and while I agree it's beautifully played and extremely tasteful, it's not my cuppa *awaits inevitable backlash*. While we're at it, what are BCers thoughts on his custom Fender Precision? There is a concensus that it's horribly overpriced - why do you think it overpriced? What could you have for the same money? (These are genuine questions btw, I'm not challenging anyone's opinion). I have only watched some demos on YouTube but it sounds like an incredibly versatile P bass which has a superb range of tones, all of which struck me as quality. £3k seems like an insane amount of money to me, but would I buy it if I were a rich man? Badabadabadabadeebedeebada? Yeah, I think I maybe would, and not only am I not a fan of signature models (be yourself and all that) but I don't even think it looks nice! I would change the pickguard for starters! But yeah, those tones? I'm a fan of the Precision tone and that's one of the best. It even does the Funk Machine tone brilliantly. Anyone own one/played one? What do you think? Thanks. Edited March 30, 2015 by Funky Dunky Quote
discreet Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 If I had £3K to spend on a bass it would be an early 60s P or a Wal. I agree with those who think CS overpriced. I had cause to learn John Mayer's [i]Who Did You Think I Was[/i] a while back and that is one great bass line and great fun to play, too. Quote
Funky Dunky Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Right, yes, a Wal. I'll give you that. I'd probably rather take the Wal. If I have that money I can afford a decent chiropractor ;-) Quote
AntLockyer Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Given the choice between a CS P and a pre CBS P for the same money I don't understand not buying the old one. Quote
discreet Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1427745954' post='2733860'] Right, yes, a Wal. I'll give you that. I'd probably rather take the Wal. If I have that money I can afford a decent chiropractor ;-) [/quote] Just hire someone to play it for you. Edit: My rates are very reasonable. Edited March 30, 2015 by discreet Quote
Funky Dunky Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Allow me to rephrase the question somewhat: What's out there in terms of P-style basses around the same money? What's on a par, and what's superior? Quote
toneknob Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1427744827' post='2733829'] Now here's a bassist who gets bassists excited. What do you recommend, and/or what is considered his finest work? [/quote] Some favourites of mine... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhQ3iC54QM ...originally from Numan's "I Assassin", which is all Pino. And here he is with Nine Inch Nails recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXBiYFoHsOg And with John Mayer, and as always check out his original Grolsch bottle washer straplocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgFFNXahcg Quote
Funky Dunky Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Ant - what do Pre CBS Ps go for, and how easy are they to obtain? Quote
Funky Dunky Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 It appears he has the world's longest fingers. Quote
AntLockyer Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1427746506' post='2733878'] Ant - what do Pre CBS Ps go for, and how easy are they to obtain? [/quote] Mine was less than £3k with a refin and non original pots. Quote
White Cloud Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I may be in the minority here but Pino is a bassist that really doesn't excite me...great player as he undoubtedly is. I preferred his Paul Young Musicman fretless days (yes, I am that man!) Quote
Dazed Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 His stuff with D'angelo is definitely worth a listen too. Love his fretless playing on Numan and Paul Young. Quote
ezbass Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I love his work with Paul Young, but his work with John Mayer, especially on Continuum, and fusion outfit PSP is equally impressive. Every opinion I've ever read of the CS sig bass have positively glowed. However, the price tag does seem excessive given the prices for pre CBS ones not being masses more, or even less for refins as mentioned above. Quote
Maude Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Coincidentally I've been playing along to Numans 'I, assassin' lately. I'm very on and off with my fretless but I bought an acoustic fretless recent so I can just grab it when I have a minute. Not quite mastered the Partridge dance while playing 'Chameleons yet though. Quote
scalpy Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 A +1 for the d'angelo stuff, although after a few listens I felt the rhythm section was better than the songs. And that Christians track (song title escapes me)someone posted on here the other takes the Michael. Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I assassin is ridiculous, like a bass player setting his stall out. Mid 90's Jazz soul with Oleta Adams - this is bass perfection. http://youtu.be/psPWSq1Jv_o No opinion on his signature bass, I've never played one... Quote
grahamd Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Another vote for the D'Angelo stuff, subtle but masterful Quote
lojo Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I was trying to learn the pino nod going the other night Quote
Japhet Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Check out Robbie MacIntosh's album Emotional Bends. Quote
steve-bbb Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1427745661' post='2733850'] If I had £3K to spend on a bass it would be an early 60s P or a Wal. I agree with those who think CS overpriced. I had cause to learn John Mayer's [i]Who Did You Think I Was[/i] a while back and that is one great bass line and great fun to play, too. [/quote] yes this is a very good track but imho hes very overrated and cant rock a leather cat suit like suzi quattro Quote
steve-bbb Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) ... any excuse to post this again [url="https://youtu.be/G0ilQQjRbTg"]https://youtu.be/G0ilQQjRbTg[/url] Edited March 31, 2015 by steve-bbb Quote
Old Man Riva Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Another for his D'angelo stuff. Also, his playing on Tears for Fears' Badman's Song is sublime. Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Having played a Pino Sig Precision, it was easily the best Precision I`ve played. But for me the Road Worn Precisions aren`t that far behind, and they`re a third of the price. Yes the Pino is better but I didn`t think it was three times better. Quote
ezbass Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1427817200' post='2734607'] Having played a Pino Sig Precision, it was easily the best Precision I`ve played. But for me the Road Worn Precisions aren`t that far behind, and they`re a third of the price. Yes the Pino is better but I didn`t think it was three times better. [/quote]The law of diminishing returns at work as ever and the RWs are a nice bit of well priced kit. However, I do wonder how much the CS price is bumped because of the Pino endorsement? Quote
ezbass Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Just seen this on FB https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bass-Gallery/130263647053305?fref=nf Quote
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