Recent content by fingerfunker

I don't know how available they are in Ireland, but G & L makes a fine "swiss army knife" bass called the L2000. It can cop a wonderful P bass tone, as well as a nice stingray- esque tone, and some more modern sounds as well. The company was founded by Leo Fender, and was run by the man until...

I have a 2009 Tribute L-2500, Natural Finish, Maple Fretboard. I agree with Chef...Strings spacing is pretty narrow. Not the best bass for slap....but that is why I have other basses for that. Strung with DR Sunbeams, this bass is my go to for any gig. It can adapt to blues and Motown (p...

Mozart was way better than Wayne Newton. But Wayne was a better businessman.

This thread was fun to read....and I think I learned something as well. Without a doubt, the bass player (assuming we are talking about someone who has devoted their musical life to primarily playing BASS, not a frustrated guitarist...) is the member of the band that must know the most about...

I would say that it can sound modern or vintage depending on your string selection, amp and speaker set up, and settings on the bass itself. With both pickups on full and pre-amp on in series, it is a very modern, low-mid tone. There is a substantial amount on high end clarity as well, with...

Definately go for the T-bird. It will give you that dark growly sound you are after for sure. Not as versitile a bass as the jazz, but it fits the bill and then some for a great rock bass. The action on these are great as well. The neck is sort of thick, but you can get the action pretty low...

2 of my Favs. Peg---Steely Dan Under the Bridge-RHCP