What if you could mix bassists to create a super bassist...

[ras1983]

Well, assuming we have become evil geniuses with a lot of money and time on our hands, we decide to conduct obscene human experiments. One such experiment is the mixing of strong technical prowess from a range of bass players to create the "Super Bass Player 3000".

Who would it be and what would it be?

I would start with Stanley Clarke, every facet of his playing ability. Then i would add vic's double thumping and knowledge of tapping, jaco's ability with harmonics and the Ox's overall polish with high intensity music.

[Supernova67]

i would make something more like the Super-Slapper 3000. the combination would be Les Claypool, Vic Wooten, and Flea. any more than that would just be overkill

[bassman314]

Originally Posted by Supernova67

i would make something more like the Super-Slapper 3000. the combination would be Les Claypool, Vic Wooten, and Flea. any more than that would just be overkill

That combination would be sick... and some Jaco for melodies

[Akami]

How about Chris Squire, Flea, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee and Stu Hamm!

That'll do it for me.

[ras1983]

Originally Posted by Akami

How about Chris Squire, Flea, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee and Stu Hamm!

That'll do it for me.

Yes, but what exactly would you like to take from each one?

[Akami]

Originally Posted by ras1983

Yes, but what exactly would you like to take from each one?

Well let's see...

Both Chris Squire and Geddy Lee for their melodic creativity that still holds the bottom end down.

Flea and Victor for their badness and monster slapping that once again keeps things locked down without getting inaccessible.

Stu Hamm for his sensitivity and musicality.

Come to think of it I'll add Peter Cetera, again for doing what a bass player should, with a beautiful sense of movement added into it.

[Matt Till]

Victor Wooten's talent + Cliff Williams Restraint = The Best bassist ever.