Your most playable bass? - Page 8

LPswim2009 · #**141** 02-12-2013, 07:53 PM

Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass, I absolutely love it!

tink9975 · #**142** 02-12-2013, 08:49 PM

Carvin LB75, Koa neck and body.
It feels like an extension of my body. Its lighter than any of my 4 strings, has a fantastic neck, and the tighter spacing (I want to say 17mm) is very comfortable for me.

klejst · #**143** 02-12-2013, 08:57 PM

My '93 Made in Korea Fender Precision Standard bass...it is also currently my only bass as well.

fenjazz · #**144** 02-12-2013, 08:57 PM

My Xotic XJ-1T is my most playable bass. Fast neck, low action and the pickup covers are carved to anchor your thumb. Ergonomically great, especially for long gigs.

**hsech** · #**145** 02-12-2013, 09:16 PM

My easiest playing bass is my Gibson SG. Between being short scale and low action, it's a joy to play. My 2nd easiest is a toss up between my Am Std PBass and my Carvin LB70.

FrenchBassQC · #**146** 02-12-2013, 09:19 PM

My Roscoe LG 3005.

gidbass · #**147** 02-12-2013, 09:27 PM

My 2010 Ric 4003. I recently just picked up a Steinberger spirit xt-2, and it is pretty darn playable as well, but my rick does edge it out.

enjoi1018 · #**148** 02-12-2013, 09:31 PM

My well worked Ibanez SR505. Five years ago, if you had asked me what bass I saw myself playing the most at this point in my life, the last would be an Ibby.

The narrow spacing and flat neck make it almost guitar-like. I can fly.

It's practically weightless, as well.

Thumper · #**149** 02-12-2013, 10:46 PM

5er: Lakland 55-94
4: Fender CS '59 NOS P
Fretless: Elrick 5er (wish I bought it back Bryan)

lolmont · #**150** 02-13-2013, 02:43 AM

My 2012 American P bass. I don't touch anything else since I got it, sold a another bass I owned since it went unused.

zackthompson · #**151** 02-13-2013, 05:54 AM

Out of my basses, nothing beats my stingray classic. The vintage curly maple neck is like playing with butter.

**monkeybass68** · #**152** 02-13-2013, 06:10 AM

Definitely my best playing (and sounding) is my Abe Rivera Custom 4. Neck is really thin & extremely easy to play. Action is absolutely perfect for me. I've had it for 27 years & I still have never played anything that compares to it.

gkbass13 · #**153** 02-13-2013, 06:12 AM

Fodera Emperor 5. Love it like crazy! The only reason I will sell it is to fund a custom Fodera build someday.

Rip Topaz · #**154** 02-13-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeybass68

Definitely my best playing (and sounding) is my Abe Rivera Custom 4. Neck is really thin & extremely easy to play. Action is absolutely perfect for me. I've had it for 27 years & I still have never played anything that compares to it.

27 years? Can we see a better pic of it? I bet that bass has some stories to tell.

manolo578 · #**155** 02-13-2013, 08:21 AM

my Yamaha BB424X, plays like a dream and sounds as good as it plays. it played like butter from the moment I picked it up in the store and part of why I bought it

**monkeybass68** · #**156** 02-13-2013, 10:13 AM

I'll have to search for or take more pics of it. It's definitely got some stories (my days at Berklee, on the road in Canada, a zillion gigs, etc., etc.

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Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

27 years? Can we see a better pic of it? I bet that bass has some stories to tell.

louthedog · #**157** 02-13-2013, 11:05 AM

My Combat Bass, so many pups for the perfect tones...this came from James Lomenzo.

rootsnfifths · #**158** 02-13-2013, 11:44 AM

I own 7 Jazz basses currently and have played/owned many,many basses in my music career.
The most comfortable bass by a long shot is a Squier (I know!)
Vintage Modified Jazz bass, Natural. Picked it out of 3 hanging on a wall at a music store. Adjusted the truss rod and bridge and WHAM! Absolutely the best of the best. I don't understand it sometimes. I always go back and compare to my others or new basses I try out at retailers and nothing beats it. I like a thinner neck and this one has a silky smooth feel to it. And that includes any of my fretless basses.
I wish it sounded better though.
When I see one hanging in a shop I always pick it up to compare but for some reason mine is light years ahead in feel.

I guess that model was a 70's era reissue but when I try out the American '75 as well as the MIM 70's there is NO comparison. Go Squier!

louthedog · #**159** 02-14-2013, 12:29 AM

Love my Yamaha also, this was from JMJ.....

pineapplerobot · #**160** 02-14-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JWP

Have played peavey, carvin, washburn, rick, but i gotta go with my '07 fender mia jazz (yup with the much discussed s1 switch) . Action set low, ghs flats and one of the more versatile instruments i have ever played.

AGREED. I love my 07 Jazz, and I love that danged switch. I try new basses all the time and I always come right back to my Jazz.