Silverbursted Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Well here I go again. Got another case of GAS, but not what you may think. I have been 200% content with my current stable of guitars, but something is missing. I find myself in need of a bass (no not the fish, the other kind). So I have been thumping around trying to find the right one. I found this really cool shop here in town that specializes in everything basses. So I got schooled up and have at least narrowed it down to a P-bass with active PuPs. I'm sure many of you have at least one bass sitting in the back of the closet. What are your thoughts and recommendations. I'll be playing through a 200 watt Genz Benz ('cause that's what the studio has). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Sorry...I should try to be more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I personally would stay away from active pickups, I mean if it is your only bass keep it simple. I have a short scale First Act bass that I got used and paid $45 for, surprisingly it works just fine, 3 bass players have used it without complaints. I bought it just to have one but did not want to get into bass gear, I have enough GAS for guitar gear as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I personally like active pickups on a bass :) P-bass will serve you well, very versatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I think a P bass with active pups is a great choice for an only bass. You might surprise yourself, as I have, and find your passion for stringed-things just as acute in the lower clef as the upper. I've had my first bass, a Schecter Stiletto Custom 4 for less than a year and am seriously Jonesin' for more. Looking in a higher price range now that I'm more familiar with the species and what I want. But I suspect I'll end up with more than just a couple basses. Hope you enjoy it as much, it's been a kick in the pants for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If you like it, it'll be fine. For me, a P bass doesn't need anything other than a regular old ordinary every-day P bass pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 When it come to basses, you can't beat a Fender. P-Bass is an excellent choice, but I prefer the Jazz, but that is me. I agree with Stiffhand and Riverside, keep the pickups simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I play a '50's Classic P and an '08 MIA Jazz. Both bone stock, kinda of just right the way they came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I play a '50's Classic P and an '08 MIA Jazz. Both bone stock' date=' kinda of just right the way they came.[/quote'] I know that eventually I'll add one or both of them to my own arsenal but I didn't wanna start with Fender. OTOH I knew I wasn't into something like this, either... (Image is link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 My brother gets soo annoyed, I go into his room, grab his bass, and play the same walking jazz bass line in the key of G, and play it non stop until he explodes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Having seen your nice signature, I believe a nice hollow body would colour up your collection. Why not a L5, ES-175, ...or a Gretsch White Falcon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Deadhead Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Going to the Low End is exciting at times. I enjoy playing my Bass every now and then. The P Bass types are versatile. Play some different ones until you find one that is comfortable and sounds good to you. Ibanez makes some good inexpensive ones, as does Yamaha, Mexican Fenders, Epiphone, and Gretsch. Higher end ones to consider would be Music Man, Ricks, MIA Fenders, and of course Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Having seen your nice signature' date=' I believe a nice hollow body would colour up your collection. Why not a L5, ES-175, ...or a Gretsch White Falcon...[cool'] Someday maybe, my teacher has a Gretch hollow body, not sure which model, but it's big and white and big with a bigsby and did I mention that it was big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I personally would stay away from active pickups' date=' I mean if it is your only bass keep it simple. [/quote']Why??? It's not like I have to build it first, just toss in a 9 volt battery, and they don't cost any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am currently borrowing a bass from my dad that is very nice. It is a Fender five string fretless jazz bass and it has active pickups. I definitely prefer the active PU to regular ones. They've got a great tone. The fretless part is really cool to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 My brother picked up a Fender Active Jazz Bass V (Five String) and I love the way it sounds. He's a guy who has been playing for decades and has always been a better musician than me and most of everyone else as well. If he's happy with it, it's probably a damned good instrument. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0136860306 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Why??? It's not like I have to build it first' date=' just toss in a 9 volt battery, and they don't cost any more. [confused'] Just my opinion, I personally don't care for active pickups, if they work without the battery that would be different. Like the Marcus Miller Bass except I am sure those are pricey. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0257802321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I played a Warwick Fretless, they are very cool. Funny thing is that real bass players say they are harder to play, I'm not really seeing it, I actually felt it was more forgiving. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just my opinion' date=' I personally don't care for active pickups, if they work without the battery that would be different. Like the Marcus Miller Bass except I am sure those are pricey. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0257802321[/quote'] Fair enough. But I'm looking in the vicinity of $800-$1200. Which leaves out Rics and high end Fenders or Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I played a Warwick Fretless, they are very cool. Funny thing is that real bass players say they are harder to play, I'm not really seeing it, I actually felt it was more forgiving. Oh well. I do play bass as my first instrument and I feel Warwick is more forgiving to me. Warwick does have Rockbass too, might want to keep that in mind too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well here she is...Meet my new Thumper 2008 Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass These are taken with my cell phone, I'll get some better ones up later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ooooooohhhh, purty! Congrats, mon! Have a good low-down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hehehe, will do (speaking in a baritone voice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nice bass! Looks like the best of both worlds (Precision and Jazz basses that is). Also look like it has some pretty fancy control options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nice score man! Gratz the new addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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