Bass on Sly & TFS Small Talk?

[strost]

Anyone here know what kind of bass Rustee Allen and Sly play on the album "Small Talk" by Sly and The Family Stone?

I'd guess a P with flats but I don't know.

I friggin' love that sound (can't find a decent recording online but check out "Can't Strain My Brain" if you can).

Thanks!

[bassist4dalord]

I'm thinking a Jazz Bass with flats.

[strost]

Thanks!

Jazz huh? Maybe with just the neck pickup? It sounds so woody.

Can anyone confirm this?

[guroove]

Originally Posted by strost

Thanks!

Jazz huh? Maybe with just the neck pickup? It sounds so woody.

Can anyone confirm this?

Confirm, no. But it does sound more like a jazz to me too, and not just the neck pickup. It sounds like flats with both pickups and string mutes.

[strost]

Good enough for me! I've been debating Jazz vs. P for my first "big-boy" bass and I think this might seal it for Jazz (I currently have an MIM fretless Jazz with flats).

Thanks!

[guroove]

You got me listening to that album right now. That bass sound really is to die for. You might have a hard time coaxing that sound with modern equipment. Roundwounds and modern amps with lots of mid-scoop will make it sound completely different. Flats are a must for this vibe.

[strost]

Originally Posted by guroove

You got me listening to that album right now. That bass sound really is to die for.

Awesome right? And I love how he uses the whole neck like on "Can't Strain My Brain".

And "Livin' while I'm Livin'" is just ridiculous.