all this stuff

[d8g3jdh]

ok, i think i know all of the factors in what makes a basses sound. some are larger than others, they have an asterisk. they are:

Fingers*
Strings
Pickups*
Wood*
Wood density
Neck
Neck density
Fretboard
Preamp
Bridge (subjective)
Patch cord
Preamp*
Poweramp*
Cab*
Speakers

If ive forgotten anything feel free to add

now heres the point of this thread. with all these different variables, how do you know just what it is giving you 'that' sound? How can there be so many unique sounds? dont they start to repeat? Maybe im just tired...

Oh, and if you wanna throw in any combinations of these things that sounds good and/or works for a certain style of music, feel free

 

[Bassmanbob]

Some folks will spend a life time answering these questions.

I'm serious eventhough I sound sarcastic.

If you are lloking for that bass/ amp combination that does it for you, then make it more simple. Just try different basses with the amp/ cabinet combinations you like, and buy them/ save up to buy them.

You just have to spend the time trying different gear out, especially if you are a beginner. I don't know if you are. I know what I like, but you may find it to be unappealing to your ear.

Most of all, have fun trying new gear.