Recent content by Gene Lewis

My G&L Tribute Fallout Bass with Pyramid Flats, some foam, a tube amp with a bit of dirt gets me very close to the classic soul tones.

I have considered purchasing a 4003s, but I just can't justify the cost. Frankly, the Ric sound is not worth the price. I'll be alright with my current collection of instruments.

I have arrived at the same place in my musical life as the original poster, owning several fine bass guitars, but I spend most of my time playing my Jazz Bass. I love having the MM, P, A short Scale G&L, and a hallow body with flats in my collection. Authentic sounds are a nice luxury for a...

I have just about mastered lesson six. I am thankful this course exists.

Although not a true PJ, I love my Caprice. The bridge pickup is a humbucker, adding some focus to the tone but not the Jaco sound associated with bridge pickups.

I love my BB734A

Although I do not own a proper P Bass, I have a BB734A and a Music Man Caprice. Both get me in the ball park tone wise. My Jazz is great for finger style or an overdriven rock tone. Love them all!

I love the P / J pickup configuration, finding it useful for the popular music I play. I own a Musicman Caprice and a BB734A. With the bridge pickup of the Caprice being a stacked humbucker, it approaches the tone associated with a single coil bridge pickup but does not nail it. The P style...