Bass Advice

[rtingram]

Hey guys, I'm new here but I've lurked around every once and awhile so I'm slightly familiar with the site. Anyways, I am seeking your advice on what type of bass I should purchase for my new band. I currently have a Fender fretless Jazz Bass and I love it but I don't think it's best for the project I am about to start up. We are going to be playing some slow, dark, sad music somewhat similar to the newest National album "High Violet."

What type of bass should I be looking into if I'm searching for a very dark, rich sound?

[hdracer]

I would think your fretless jazz would work great for that.
Solo the neck pick up and may be try some tapewounds.

[Fenderfellow]

former lurker recent joiner myself. i think u cant go wrong with a fender jazz and just use the front pu.

[tangentmusic]

Originally Posted by hdracer

I would think your fretless jazz would work great for that.
Solo the neck pick up and may be try some tapewounds.

Agree here.
However, if you're set on another bass, a P-Bass would get you there too.

[rtingram]

I'll be honest, I'm just wanting to get a new bass, haha.

Are the Fender Reverse Jag basses any good?

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by rtingram

Hey guys, I'm new here but I've lurked around every once and awhile so I'm slightly familiar with the site. Anyways, I am seeking your advice on what type of bass I should purchase for my new band. I currently have a Fender fretless Jazz Bass and I love it but I don't think it's best for the project I am about to start up. We are going to be playing some slow, dark, sad music somewhat similar to the newest National album "High Violet."

What type of bass should I be looking into if I'm searching for a very dark, rich sound?

I would actually say thunderbid on this one. Puts out some dark tones, believe it or not

[DeliriumTremens]

Originally Posted by rtingram

I'll be honest, I'm just wanting to get a new bass, haha.

Are the Fender Reverse Jag basses any good?

ergonomic nightmare IMO

[GhettoSmurf187]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

I would actually say thunderbid on this one. Puts out some dark tones, believe it or not

+1

[bassbenj]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

I would actually say thunderbid on this one. Puts out some dark tones, believe it or not

But neckdive city for many people. Try before you buy may be in order...

[LarryO]

if you just want another bass, buy another jazz bass but a fretted one. As far as tone is concerned, thats why you turn knobs, change strings, change pickups, use pedals....etc

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by bassbenj

But neckdive city for many people. Try before you buy may be in order...

True. Consider a pro classic. But they use Gibson USA pickups instead of the regular epi non pro pickups, so it could be a different tone altogether

There's straps that stop neck dive, and some DIY work can also fix it

[gottawalk]

Originally Posted by LarryO

if you just want another bass, buy another jazz bass but a fretted one. As far as tone is concerned, thats why you turn knobs, change strings, change pickups, use pedals....etc

+1. I have two basses, one fretless, one fretted, and because I love the tone and feel of the fretless, they are the exact same brand/style. Makes playing between the two seamless, and I have control and love of the tone on both. If you like your fretless, get the same, fretted, and ENJOY!