Shockwave Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) Hey guys. Having a discussion with thunder fingers, I decide i would like a burpy bass next. Burpy being a modern funk tone that cuts. So the usual suspects are up. An MM ,a G+L, Ken smith etc, However i am pretty down on how they all look, I was never a fan of any of these basses designs and i am quite vain when it comes to looks. Unlike my current basses this does not have to be pointy. I like weird and wonderful though. I was maybe thinking about going down the Warmoth route. But i am not 100% sold on the idea. What other basses have that burpy tone? (Price range is around 1000 Quid.) Cheers, Rob. Edited November 30, 2007 by Shockwave Quote
Machines Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Sandberg do some very nice gear with MM pickups. Have a look at the Basic 4. [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/[/url] Quote
Kiwi Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 MacDaddy's Shuker 6 is the burpiest I've tried in a LONG time. Quote
The Burpster Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Yer can keep yer mitts orf my basses! they're mine, all mine ...... get it! Quote
Wil Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 I'd recommend building one, for sure! You're a picky bugger, so if you build it yourself you might actually get something you like at the end of it Get a decent bridge humbucker, maybe a bit nearer to the sweet spot than bridge position. I'm pretty chuffed with Kent Armstrong soapbars at present, but a MM style pickup would be a good bet too. Maybe a Status or Modulus neck on an offbeat warmoth body? They do mocks, eagles etc! Quote
The Burpster Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 I am told.... (although yet to try it as it doesnt quite fit in the music I'm playing) that Bart pups in a J with an East (or Bart) pre amp is a pretty burpy set up...... Wouldnt be too expensive or difficult to try if you already have a J : Saves buying lotsa basses 'till you find the right one, as I'm sure there are models with a tendancy to Burp but some will be better than others.... Quote
ped Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 How about something graphite necked with some pickups near the bridge? ;0) Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 Rob, Sounds like you need to get down to Colchester and get yourself a Status! Nothing like the growl of graphite Alternatively, have a look at a Warwick Corvette $$ like mine... Hugetastic sound & very modern sounding as well. Rich. Quote
Tait Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) 2 words: dean sledgehammer Edited December 1, 2007 by lwtait Quote
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