Suppose we all had the same amp, the same bass, the same strings

[sublime0bass]

and given a certain level of versatility in this "universal system" do you think that would

1) Generally improve musicianship

2) Generally hinder musicianship

**PLEASE NOTE: I am referring to music making, and not the actual sound/tonal qualities!**

[beyondhairy]

its not what ya have its how you use it


if you are a musician then you are a musician and you make music

[Phalex]

I think some people would still suck, and others would rock.

If everyone drove a Geo Metro would drunk driving statistics change dramatically?

[JoshC]

Originally Posted by Phalex

I think some people would still suck, and others would rock.

If everyone drove a Geo Metro would drunk driving statistics change dramatically?

No, and drivers from the northeast would still suck.

[unbasslichkeit]

I like this idea. BY January 1, 2008, everyone now on TalkBass should be issued the same identical rig (bass, amp, accessories) and we'll put this theory to test..

Thoughts on brands? Squier or Sadowsky? Behringer or or Bergantino?

[5andFretless]

Originally Posted by JoshC

No, and drivers from the northeast would still suck.

Hey, I resemble that remark!

[Phalex]

Originally Posted by JoshC

No, and drivers from the northeast would still suck.

At least we don't shut our cities down when it rains hard!

[Marcury]

Don't think it would make a difference. There are so many factors beyond equipment.

[nortonrider]

Originally Posted by JoshC

No, and drivers from the northeast would still suck.

I thought Texas was in the southwest.

[beyondhairy]

hmmm, lets make another thread... lets gather about 5-10 people that have the same rig, i know ton of people here will have fender Ps and ampegs lol lets put em to the test

[sublime0bass]

I'm suggesting everyone is driving around in a BMW...

[DistantTremor]

It depends partly on the instrument itself; some people can play a warwick six string broadneck, other's can't stand the feel of a warwick.

The feeling on the bass is a significant factor with technique.

Though, I would certainly love to see how everyone performs on the same bass. The ideal instrument for this idea, if you ask me, would be a Fender Jazz bass.

It's not like I'm not open to other suggestions, though.

[The Mock Turtle Regulator]

same action height?

if the action was super-low it would hinder those who are used to digging in old-school Jamerson style,

conversely if the action was high then double-thumbers and general fast players would be hindered.

[mjolnir]

Originally Posted by nortonrider

I thought Texas was in the southwest.

I'd be so pissed right now if I didn't totally agree with you...

[Deluge Of Sound]

If you're talking about general music-making/sound-creating/songwriting, I can only say that it would hinder it. There's a reason you play the bass you play through the amp (and the effects) you do, and hopefully it has to do with getting as close as you can to the sound your mind's ear hears when you think "Bass tone." Not everyone wants the same bass tone so not everyone plays the same bass.

[Hawaii Islander]

Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

If you're talking about general music-making/sound-creating/songwriting, I can only say that it would hinder it. There's a reason you play the bass you play through the amp (and the effects) you do, and hopefully it has to do with getting as close as you can to the sound your mind's ear hears when you think "Bass tone." Not everyone wants the same bass tone so not everyone plays the same bass.

+1

I tend to agree with this statement. Our minds can create far more sounds and tonal combinations than we can do physically with our basses and amps. The variety of available sounds from basses, amps and effects, effectively expands our tonal pallet so we may better emulate what we create with our minds.

[jonathan_matos5]

if we all played on the same type of bass, amp, strings, then we all would play emo and that would lead to the end of the world:cry: