What basses do y'all use?
- Thread starter Chistopher
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5 string American j bass was my favorite for most of my career, but sold it when I got an incredible offer.
Surprisingly, my ancient rogue 6 string is my current favourite...low action with heavy strings
Have an old Hondo 4 string that I never play but I'm the market for a 4 string Sterling... Unbelievable for the cost.
Surprisingly, my ancient rogue 6 string is my current favourite...low action with heavy strings
Have an old Hondo 4 string that I never play but I'm the market for a 4 string Sterling... Unbelievable for the cost.
Those Sterling Stingrays are like the best deal in basses right now.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
How do you like the neck on it? I really like the thunderbird sound and shape, but I've always found the necks too wide.
uOpt
Something Cool
I don't find it too wide. I started with classical guitar so I am used to wide necks.
But the neck is too far to the left of my body. It somewhat screws up playing without looking.
Explorer84
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I’m using a Fender player series Jazz and a SBMM Sub4. The Jazz has more versatility but I prefer the sound of the sub4.
Yeah the price is ridiculous, but they also have that incredible ability to sound like pretty much anything. I also like the feel, just got to sell some other stuff first
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
The only thing I'd change about the Sub4 from the factory is the taper of the volume control. The stock taper audio taper was like a switch, I play my bass clean, so a linear taper pot was a HUGE improvement for me.
Rex_Rocker
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I think the Squier Classic Vibe basses are up there too!
Yeah, those would be my other pick.
Supernautilus
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I have a Harley Benton that I modded with some real Ric hardware and pickups.
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How does it compare to an actual Rick?
Supernautilus
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No idea, I’ve never played one lol.
Seriously though, it sounds close enough for me. Although, I think I have the wrong pots in there. I used 250Ks and it’s a little dark. Some actual Ric owners on TalkBass told me to use 500Ks. But I haven’t got around to changing them yet.
Still, it’s a fun bass to play. And it looks cool.
No idea, I’ve never played one lol.
Seriously though, it sounds close enough for me. Although, I think I have the wrong pots in there. I used 250Ks and it’s a little dark. Some actual Ric owners on TalkBass told me to use 500Ks. But I haven’t got around to changing them yet.
Still, it’s a fun bass to play. And it looks cool.
The Rick I am most familiar with is my high school friend's '76, which had THE sound all Rick players try for. It was a really cool bass that he left behind in his parent's garage when he moved out. Years later, his sisters, who didn't talk to him anymore at that point, just tossed it out.
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woemoejack
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I've got an old Peavey Patriot. Walnut finish, american made, sounds really mean with flatwounds.
Explorer84
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Got an update to what I’ll be using. I have a older/used SBMM Ray34 on the way. It’s got all the specs I wanted and the price was reasonable.
Very cool! Our bassist just bought an olde Ray34. They sound fantastic.
This must be the vintage British model
