Suggest a bass.. Let’s stick with the Pbass

[BassAdder60]

56 minutes ago, Supernaut said:

Go to a shop and try some out. 

I hadn’t considered that 🙄🥱

 

If stores had the stock and the selection I would of done that but neither is the case in most cases hence asking 

[Supernaut]

Okay, don't try out any and buy blind. 
 

You asked for suggestions. 

[Skybone]

Did you see the ACG in the For Sale section?

[ead]

This works for me but I appreciate that its not standard issue.  Two split coils do work really well together though.

 

[BillyBass]

I started gassing for a Thunderbird after watching this:

 

At about 45 seconds in you get a bit of bass not smothered by other instruments.

 

The bassist in this band is on Talkbass and she said her bass is a Gibson Thunderbird.

Edited March 8, 2023 by BillyBass

[Mickyk]

I have a Mex Fender P Bass with Fender 63 pick ups, with Adagio Flat wound strings and coupled with Sansamp Tech 21,and ill yell you what, the tone this thing pushes out is spot on imo. 

[BassAdder60]

7 hours ago, BillyBass said:

I started gassing for a Thunderbird after watching this:

 

At about 45 seconds in you get a bit of bass not smothered by other instruments.

 

The bassist in this band is on Talkbass and she said her bass is a Gibson Thunderbird.

I can get this tone on my PBass especially if using a Dimarzio pup and playing a pick. 

[BassAdder60]

The itch has been scratched !!

 

I like the PBass and it’s simplicity 

 

They are nice to play and …. 
 

Thanks to Dimarzio they now growl very nicely with mids a plenty 

 

I don’t think changing my bass would of resulted in a better outcome 

 

Thank you for the interesting suggestions though, it’s appreciated 

[neepheid]

UNSATISFYING

[Lw.]

Great - see you in six months for another instalment of gas attack! 

[BassAdder60]

52 minutes ago, Lw. said:

Great - see you in six months for another instalment of gas attack! 

Absolutely 👍!!! 

[Lozz196]

2 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

The itch has been scratched !!

 

I like the PBass and it’s simplicity 

 

They are nice to play and …. 
 

Thanks to Dimarzio they now growl very nicely with mids a plenty 

 

I don’t think changing my bass would of resulted in a better outcome 

 

Thank you for the interesting suggestions though, it’s appreciated 

This has been my conclusion every time I’ve tried out a different type of bass. I just end up trying to make it sound how I want it to, which is like a PBass.

[acidbass]

15 hours ago, Mickyk said:

Fender 63 pick ups

Great pickup!  I love mine!

[lidl e]

2 hours ago, acidbass said:

Great pickup!  I love mine!

I bought one for my bitsa build.

 

Need to remove baseplate to install. I dont think it will be an issue 

[Geek99]

On 07/03/2023 at 17:50, Waddo Soqable said:

Go to a shop somewhere that has quite a lot of basses, try a whole bunch of them, buy the one YOU just like. 

I think I may have spotted a flaw or two with this otherwise excellent plan 

[Pea Turgh]

What about those Sire Ps?  Roasty neck with rolled fretboard edges…. Mmm, roasty.

[BassAdder60]

Funny reading this back. !!

 

I purchased a Jazz bass !! 

[neepheid]

BOO, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

[BassAdder60]

44 minutes ago, neepheid said:

BOO, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

😂🤣😂

[Bolo]

Now replace the pickups with some Aguilars!

 

 

[Geek99]

On 07/03/2023 at 17:54, Bassfinger said:

What a quaint idea!

I would to introduce @Waddo Soqable.. he is the basschat member representing 1981

[jd56hawk]

On 07/03/2023 at 10:34, BassAdder60 said:

Ok I really like PBass for rock and I’m always looking at alternatives but don’t know where to start 

 

I tried a Stingray ( Sterling ) and I just didn’t like the sound although for years before I gigged a EB Stingray with my SVT rig and loved it !

 

So suggest a bass ( circa £1000 max) that is great for rock that isn’t a PBass or a Stingray 

 

Ive never tried a Jazz bass with the band so I’m undecided about that as an option 

I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions.

So...

Reverend Thundergun 

One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world.

SPLIT BRICK

Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms.

THICK BRICK

Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. 

 

 

[neepheid]

6 minutes ago, jd56hawk said:

I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions.

So...

Reverend Thundergun 

One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world.

SPLIT BRICK

Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms.

THICK BRICK

Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. 

 

 

 

You're too late...

[BassAdder60]

1 hour ago, jd56hawk said:

I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions.

So...

Reverend Thundergun 

One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world.

SPLIT BRICK

Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms.

THICK BRICK

Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. 

 

 

I would love to have that or Thunderbird Bass perhaps 

[jd56hawk]

9 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

I would love to have that or Thunderbird Bass perhaps 

Had the Epiphone Classic Pro and 60s Thunderbird, very nice, but the Thundergun is just a little bit better, good fret access, and I think it's every bit as good as my two USA-made G&L L2000s.