Teebs Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, rollie 55 said: yes get a p bass an stay on top Bugger, I just bought a J bass - trust me to get the wrong one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Teebs said: Bugger, I just bought a J bass - trust me to get the wrong one! You'll never work again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, Teebs said: Bugger, I just bought a J bass - trust me to get the wrong one! take the back pickup out put by the front but off set it though job done no one will notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 That was a great comparison video with great playing (I particularly like watching those who can use a pick well; I'm still learning after 40 years of finger style!) but I suspect the brightness of the 77 is more to do with the pickup and electronics with perhaps some ash body (probably the heaviest) influence than just the maple board. Just imagine the uproar if the video was trying to suggest heavy basses sounded brighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, rollie 55 said: take the back pickup out put by the front but off set it though job done no one will notice ^^^ +1 This 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, Norris said: You'll never work again! *sobs* Waaa! All my plans, ruined! Ruined I tells ya! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Teebs said: *sobs* Waaa! All my plans, ruined! Ruined I tells ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 If Pros use P-basses, does that mean Jays play Jazzes ? How about Bees ? Do they clasp pollen-dusted Hohner B-basses is their hairy little feet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, ahpook said: If Pros use P-basses, does that mean Jays play Jazzes ? How about Bees ? Do they clasp pollen-dusted Hohner B-basses is their hairy little feet ? 100% correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, ped said: With all due respect I don’t think possession of a P bass is the main factor in me not being a first call LA session legend 😂 Well, obviously not. Living in York can't help, either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 minute ago, shug said: Well, obviously not. Living in York can't help, either. And my lack of desire to be a session player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 minute ago, ped said: And my lack of desire to be a session player that will do it😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, ahpook said: If Pros use P-basses, does that mean Jays play Jazzes ? How about Bees ? Do they clasp pollen-dusted Hohner B-basses is their hairy little feet ? No, they tend to play lead guitar: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, JapanAxe said: No, they tend to play lead guitar: excellent this makes me happy bees can play the world is a much better place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I have a P, a J and a B bass - what do I win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, JapanAxe said: No, they tend to play lead guitar: In the Pistils ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 33 minutes ago, BreadBin said: I have a P, a J and a B bass - what do I win? street cred or 10 bob the choice is yours 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I've got a P, a J and a more 'modern' looking bass with twin humbuckers. I've got a lot of basses covered In the original video there's one point that stood out for me, and that was these preferences seem to be driven by the 'fashion' of the day. There does seem to have been a point where P style basses and to a slightly lesser degree J basses have become all the rage again. When I started playing in the late 80s modern looking basses were much more popular. It's just the fickleness of fashion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Marvin said: I've got a P, a J and a more 'modern' looking bass with twin humbuckers. I've got a lot of basses covered Me too: Yamaha BB434 - P/J; Squier 70s Jazz - J; PRS Kingfisher - Twin Humbuckers; Westone 1A Thunder - P; Aria Pro II - P/J; Gretsch Junior Jet II - Mini Humbuckers; Challenge VP Violin - Humbuckers. My session playing career is back on track 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, BreadBin said: I have a P, a J and a B bass - what do I win? A Diversity in Action award! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Teebs said: Me too: Yamaha BB434 - P/J; Squier 70s Jazz - J; PRS Kingfisher - Twin Humbuckers; Westone 1A Thunder - P; Aria Pro II - P/J; Gretsch Junior Jet II - Mini Humbuckers; Challenge VP Violin - Humbuckers. My session playing career is back on track yes you'v got there. ur on the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Folks, in the nicest way possible - stay on topic! I'm always amazed that if you watch Jools Holland and spot all the basses being played you will see that the mode (average) bass is indeed the P-bass in its various forms. I did this the last three times I watched Jools and the P wins hands down. These are quite often bassists you've never heard of but are working pros. In my head I just accept it. No need to get angry or cross with Scott Devine. Though to the OP I would say that robustness, simplicity, tone, availability, modest weight and neck feel would be my reasons. PS, the transit joke was brilliant. Peace Davo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Davo-London said: Folks, in the nicest way possible - stay on topic! It's like herding cats, isn't it? 😁 Industry standard + Design classic + Desert island bass = P bass. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Deseet island bass = P bass. I suppose you could use it as a paddle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 40 minutes ago, ped said: I suppose you could use it as a paddle Or burn it to keep warm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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