Has genre ever made you change your bass?

[oldslapper]

[quote name='HMX' post='706358' date='Jan 9 2010, 10:45 AM']Perhaps so, yes. I mean I just do feel like a change after 2 years, and I've been after a Fender for a while, it's my next step up on the bass ladder. Hopefully I can get a used MIJ or MIA Precision for around £400-550.

How does a Spector neck compare to a Precision?[/quote]

I use a spector now in my function band and find it very flexible.

I use a spector 5 string and the neck feels much slimmer than my MIJ/MIM cross fender precision 4 string, which by the way is for sale for £300 (shameless plug). I used to use P basses in my youth in the late 70's and thought I'd revisit those years, but sadly I've grown used to slimmer necks.
On the sound front the P bass is very distinctive and not so flexible IMHO, but then I'm old and my ears are knackered!

[Dr.Dave]

[quote name='Rich' post='706352' date='Jan 9 2010, 10:38 AM']If I joined a proper tribute band, I'd consider getting the 'correct' bass. As long as it wasn't something I detested, anyway [/quote]

Which is what I did - the EpiEx for the ZZ band. I try not to detest it !!!

So far as the blues band goes - I'm just as likely to play my headless Status as a vintage Precision depending what I feel like. I'm not really bothered if it's the 'wrong' bass or what anybody thinks. End of the day , though , you play what you like to play for the job you do. If that means a shopping trip - go for it.

[RussFM]

My Spector neck feels thinner than my Jazz. I use the Spector for my country band and my Jazz for my punk band, but I do think something other than the Spector would suit better, just can't find anything that feels as good.

[ezbass]

I joined a classic rock covers band when I first got out playing live and at the time I had a J bass. I bought a SUB as this seemed far more appropriate, although this was probably just an excuse to exercise some GAS.

I have definitely changed guitars dependant on what genre of band I was in. Getting a Gretsch when I was in a rockabilly band was one of the best purchases I ever made. Unfortunately I had to sell this to finance the SUB.

[Beedster]

I ditched my Bongo when I realised I could never gig it with the sort of vintage Fender/Marshall-laden blues bands I was playing with. My sparkly blue Modulus Flea would no doubt have met a similar fate had it not needed a repair and a respray anyway

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[Marvin]

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='706318' date='Jan 9 2010, 09:47 AM']Of course there's the other musicians (oops, sorry, you said drummer) prejudices - I didn't get a gig because I didn't have a traditional Fender![/quote]
Their loss. Seems a little extreme though, not to get a gig because you don't have a particular bass. Very odd.

I really like my Ibby and the strap (mainly because the kids got it for me). I point blank refuse to not play any genre that tickles me fancy.

[chud]

You can't go wrong with musicman, they cover everything, as long as you got a good amp you should be able to cover a wide spectrum of genres, plus the musicman are really nice to play

[Linus27]

Yep very much. In my old band (guitar punk pop) I would play a Fender Precision with a pick. Nice big fat driving sound. I then played in a folk/indy/pop group and moved to a Jazz with fingers to get a nice smooth clean tone. I did try my Stingray but it seemed too clunky and not smooth enough. I also have a Warwick Corvette on order which I hope will give me a very tight punchy sound with fingers. If I ever went back to playing punky stuff then I would buy a Precision.

[whimsy23]

I play in a hardcore/metal band (play in drop C) and my Peavey Jazz bass, whilst heavy enough, doesn't quite sound right for me. So that's why I'm getting after an OLP/Stingray because that tone is what I want. I would get a Fender but the cuts aren't deep enough and it doesn't suit my playing style for this music as much. For punk, they're spot on.

And I can't stand those twangy stereotypical metal basses 15 year olds play. The Ibanez types and whatnot, they sound disgusting!

[Linus27]

[quote name='whimsy23' post='706691' date='Jan 9 2010, 04:05 PM']I play in a hardcore/metal band (play in drop C) and my Peavey Jazz bass, whilst heavy enough, doesn't quite sound right for me. So that's why I'm getting after an OLP/Stingray because that tone is what I want. I would get a Fender but the cuts aren't deep enough and it doesn't suit my playing style for this music as much. For punk, they're spot on.

And I can't stand those twangy stereotypical metal basses 15 year olds play. The Ibanez types and whatnot, they sound disgusting![/quote]

Interesting you say the Stingray is perfect for punk. I found the total oppersite and found it too twangy, especially with a pick. I found a Precision with a pick is perfect for punk.

[whimsy23]

[quote name='Linus27' post='706715' date='Jan 9 2010, 04:37 PM']Interesting you say the Stingray is perfect for punk. I found the total oppersite and found it too twangy, especially with a pick. I found a Precision with a pick is perfect for punk.[/quote]

I meant the Fenders are perfect for punk!

[Protium]

Mine is versatile enough to play most genres, though I mainly play rock and "metal"

[RhysP]

I avoid this by steadfastly refusing to play 99% of musical genres.

[LukeFRC]

a fender, stingray and spector will all sound different. Sounds obvious but where it sits in the mix will affect what types of music you will play on it, or even how you play.

[Bassman68]

Feel i'm covered for most eventualities, if i need a fretless for anything i have the original neck for my stingray to swap over.