Bass for Indie Music

[mcnach]

To me it sounds like a bass with two pickups, slightly favoring the neck - Im not sure which twin pickup bass - it could be many - but it sounds like a Jazz to me (especially when he plays the octave 16th notes in spots, where it has that J-bass type articulation - listen at about 2:08 to hear these as an example - its a J-bass "snap" where standard P basses "burp" with octaves), with flats and/or tone rolled way back (if passive), and played with a pick - either slightly muted or with palm mute technique....It could be a standard P but Im wagering against it
(EDIT: I just now read page 2 about the Jag....serves me right to post before reading all the way through ... at least my ears were right lol )

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Your Schecter should be fine....Do a player/bass relationship reset: Change your strings, flatten your EQ and start dialing yourself back into it....unless you just want to buy a new bass of which most folks here are not going to talk you out of that (including me)

Ha! It sounded like a Jazz to me too... or at least definitely not Precision but definitely two pickups on in parallel. I've had PJs that have that kind of Jazzy snap too, so it's not a million miles away... I still would have voted Jazz if I had been asked to

 

[FunkyEel]

That Schecter will smoke anything else in your price range. It may not "look" like an indie/punk bass but who cares, put a few vinyl stickers on it lol.

 

[Rib 13]

That Schecter will smoke anything else in your price range. It may not "look" like an indie/punk bass but who cares, put a few vinyl stickers on it lol.

I always thought the punk ethos was "f* the establishment" --- any establishment.........If it were me, I'd play the Schecter for no other reason than "Just because..." and would explain the contradictory nature of "punk" and "looking punk"

 

[GrapeBass]

A fretless jazz works for everything, just ask Robert Trujillo

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I always thought the punk ethos was "f* the establishment" --- any establishment.........If it were me, I'd play the Schecter for no other reason than "Just because..." and would explain the contradictory nature of "punk" and "looking punk"

Indie isn't quite punk. A P bass is definitely preferred.

 

[MoeTown1986]

That Schecter will smoke anything else in your price range. It may not "look" like an indie/punk bass but who cares, put a few vinyl stickers on it lol.

I’ve never played a Schecter that smoked anything. You gotta remember, nothing fits everyone.

 

[blindrabbit]

Hey guys, I have finally decided to post on here after months of avid lurking. I am looking to get a new bass. I currently play a Schecter Stiletto Stage 4. It does me well for a decent range of music but I am really looking to get into more indie/punk music. I am willing to spend around 350$. I prefer 4 strings, light, and used. I was thinking of purchasing a MIM Fender Precision Bass but can't seem to find any for less than 450$. If you have any other basses you would recommend, let me know!

Thanks!

Here’s what I play punk/indie music with. It’s about 7 lbs, and sounds fantastic. I love it for many reasons, one being that it is unique - no one else plays anything like it - and I’m supporting a fantastic fellow making his living off of being a small volume luthier instead of giving more cash to a multinational corporation.

Bottom line - play whatever you want, including your Schecter. I also agree 100% with those who say it’s worth looking at your amp and the possibility of pedals before considering what sort of bass you want.

Last point - the Squier VM and CV basses are on par if not superior to Fender MIM basses. If you disagree, fight me.

 

[Ulf Buck]

back off the mid and treble on that schecter and you should be good to go.

 

[xnewyorka]

That’s a classic Precision Bass tone. GHS Precision Flats for strings, or perhaps LaBella DTBs with a light foam mute.

Really? To me that sounds like it could be an Epiphone Jack Casady or a Gretsch Jet or Warwick Star or Guild Starfire II. Certainly it has flatwounds on it.

 

[MDBass]

Something similar to this tone

I can almost guarantee you that is a Jazz bass, at the very least a PJ, and definitely played with a pick.

There’s also a significant amount of compression being used to get that tone, so I’d recommend using a bass with a J pickup in the bridge position and a compressor if that’s what you’re after.

 

[MDBass]

To me it sounds like a bass with two pickups, slightly favoring the neck - Im not sure which twin pickup bass - it could be many - but it sounds like a Jazz to me (especially when he plays the octave 16th notes in spots, where it has that J-bass type articulation - listen at about 2:08 to hear these as an example - its a J-bass "snap" where standard P basses "burp" with octaves), with flats and/or tone rolled way back (if passive), and played with a pick - either slightly muted or with palm mute technique....It could be a standard P but Im wagering against it
(EDIT: I just now read page 2 about the Jag....serves me right to post before reading all the way through ... at least my ears were right lol )

Ha! It sounded like a Jazz to me too... or at least definitely not Precision but definitely two pickups on in parallel. I've had PJs that have that kind of Jazzy snap too, so it's not a million miles away... I still would have voted Jazz if I had been asked to

Definitely not a "classic P bass tone" regardless

 

[xlerz]

Thinking either a Peavey Fury or Peavey Axcelerator. Opinions on those two?

 

[FriendlyFiver]

Alright! I have never purchased anything from Reverb. They seem legit. Would you recommend or no?

I've purchased from Reverb a couple times, and they often have shipping fees which seem a bit higher than I expect. Not always, but often.

Take a look at Guitar Center's website, check out their used inventory--they have a startling number of used basses for under USD $100.

 

[Raw N Low]

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Here’s what I play punk/indie music with. It’s about 7 lbs, and sounds fantastic. I love it for many reasons, one being that it is unique - no one else plays anything like it - and I’m supporting a fantastic fellow making his living off of being a small volume luthier instead of giving more cash to a multinational corporation.

Bottom line - play whatever you want, including your Schecter. I also agree 100% with those who say it’s worth looking at your amp and the possibility of pedals before considering what sort of bass you want.

Last point - the Squier VM and CV basses are on par if not superior to Fender MIM basses. If you disagree, fight me.

Son...I like the cut of your jib!

 

[skortch]

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Here’s what I play punk/indie music with. It’s about 7 lbs, and sounds fantastic. I love it for many reasons, one being that it is unique - no one else plays anything like it - and I’m supporting a fantastic fellow making his living off of being a small volume luthier instead of giving more cash to a multinational corporation.

Bottom line - play whatever you want, including your Schecter. I also agree 100% with those who say it’s worth looking at your amp and the possibility of pedals before considering what sort of bass you want.

Last point - the Squier VM and CV basses are on par if not superior to Fender MIM basses. If you disagree, fight me.

So... what is it?

 

[blindrabbit]

So... what is it?

It is an ACG Harlot made by @Skelf. Best basses I've ever played in 30+ years. I've got two of them and nothing else now.

AC Guitars | The home of ACG

 

[MattZilla]

Thinking either a Peavey Fury or Peavey Axcelerator. Opinions on those two?

guhhhhhhh der nahhht fendrrrrrrrrrrz.

Srsly though, I've read a ton on here out of curiosity and/or boredom: lots of nit picking on some brands, lots of legit soreness regarding others, but I've never read a real bad thing about any Peavey bass beyond the T series being heavy or their sub-$400 basses sounding like sub-$400 basses tend to.

If you try one out that makes you think "woah, I wanna lace up some flats on this and thump out some sexy indie grooves", then buy it.

 

[FunkyEel]

Thinking either a Peavey Fury or Peavey Axcelerator. Opinions on those two?

Peavey Fury seems to fit the bill as far as looks and tone. I'm sure the axcelerator is nice too but the pickup config is similar to your Schecter fwiw.

 

[smcd]

Thinking either a Peavey Fury or Peavey Axcelerator. Opinions on those two?

I own them both. Superb instruments. Made in USA, super solid construction, great sounding, and incredible value.

That all-black Fury linked by another user is a great sounding, great looking bass. And for $263 shipped?? That's crazy low. The photos don't do it justice. Black body, black headstock, black fretboard - it looks the nuts. Swap out that white pickguard for a black or pearloid example and it'll look even better.
That bass has been on Reverb for 2 months. Message the guy and see if he'll go $225 shipped. He probably will.

The Axcelerator is a step up from the Fury. 18v electronics with the superb Peavey VFL pickups. Light weight and great sounding. And it comes with a factory hardshell case. At $265 I'd be hesitant to bother haggling. That is an insanely low price for a bass of that quality.

 

[xlerz]

Both are great deals. However the Axcelerator seems very similar to my Shecter. I feel my tone would be expanded with the fury instead. Opinion?