Bass survey

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by TkGhost, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. TkGhost

    TkGhost

    Jan 20, 2008
    Hey guy's and gal's :smug:

    I know I did this a while ago, but it was for a different exam

    If people would be so kind as to reply to me with answers, or just shout at me for being on the wrong forum/just being wrong aout naming stuff...go for it :)

    1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?

    J style P style J/P mix

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?

    Yes No

    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?

    20 22 24

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?

    Fretted Fretless

    5. Would you like your body to have:

    Colours With a design

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?

    Passive Active Passive/Active

    7. Strings -

    Through-body Through-bridge

    8. Jack input type

    Short thread – face input Long thread - face input Long thread – side input

    Thankyou so much for your time everyone

    Much appreciated

    Tk:D
     
  2. ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    1. J Style
    2. No
    3. 21
    4. Both
    5. Natural
    6. Passive/Active
    7. Doesn't Matter
    8. Side
     
  3. lunker

    lunker

    May 27, 2008
    Houston
    1. J style
    2. no
    3. 24
    4. fretless
    5. no
    6. passive/active
    7. through-body
    8. side
     
  4. 1. J (Double Humbuckers preferably, never tried P though)
    2. No
    3. 24
    4. Fretted
    5. Stain or translucent colour
    6. Active
    7. Either
    8. Side
     
  5. scottbass

    scottbass Bass lines like a big, funky giant

    Jul 13, 2004
    Southern MN
    1. P style -OR- P + MM
    2. No
    3. 24
    4. Fretted
    5. Unstained natural wood w/clear coat
    6. Passive/Active - switchable
    7. Through-body
    8. Long thread – side input
     
  6. ()smoke()

    ()smoke()

    Feb 25, 2006
    California
    1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?

    J style

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?

    Yes

    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?

    22

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?

    both Fretted Fretless

    5. Would you like your body to have:

    transparent finish

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?

    Passive/Active

    7. Strings -

    Through-bridge

    8. Jack input type

    Short thread – face input
     
  7. 1. Depends on the song/setlist/gig/wind direction, etc.
    2. No preference
    3. Usually 20- it seems to slap better for me
    4. Both- also see #1
    5. All my basses have a body & they're all a color
    6. Passive/active
    7. No discernible difference to me
    8. Not sure what you mean re threads, but I like my inputs on the front of the bass so the cable doesn't kink when I sit on the floor
     
  8. lovernotfighter

    lovernotfighter

    Nov 2, 2007
    1. J/P mix

    2. No

    3.20

    4. Fretted

    5. one color

    6. Active

    7. Through-body
    :)
     
  9. gmstudio99

    gmstudio99

    Mar 11, 2000
    Cleveland, OH
    1. J style

    2. Yes

    3. 24

    4. Fretted

    5. One solid color. (Hate sunburst)

    6. Passive

    7. Through Body

    8. Side input
     
  10. 1. J style or modern small bodied design a la Spector. Dual or quad coil humbuckers.
    2. I don’t have a preference
    3. 24
    4. Fretted mainly, but also fretless
    5. Natural or trans finish. No graphics (shudder)
    6. Passive/Active
    7. The option to do both a la Lakland
    8. Side
     
  11. Phalex

    Phalex Semper Gumby Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2006
    G.R. MI
    1) P
    2) No
    3) 20
    4) Fretted
    5) Solid Color (I'm thinkin White)
    6) Passive
    7) Both
    8) Side
     
  12. ped

    ped User Commercial User

    Aug 30, 2006
    York, England
    There are sites which let you create a survey which people can take online, it makes results much easier to tally.

    Cheers
    ped
     
  13. OptimusPrime

    OptimusPrime

    Mar 30, 2008
    Florida
    1. J
    2. Yes
    3. 20
    4. Fretted
    5. 1-piece swamp ash with clear coat
    6. Passive
    7. Through bridge is fine
    8. Top input

    Wait ... that describes my bass. I knew it was perfect for me.
     
  14. Dogbertday

    Dogbertday Commercial User

    Jul 10, 2007
    SE Wisconsin
    Blaine Music LLC
    1. PJ Mix
    2. Yes
    3. 20
    4. Fretless
    5. Solid Color
    6. Passive
    7. Through-bridge
    8. Short thread – face input
     
  15. ganga

    ganga

    Jul 14, 2005
    1. J style
    2. Yes
    3. 20
    4. Fretted
    5. Colours
    6. Passive/Active
    7. Through-body
    8. Side
     
  16. savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?

    P

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?

    Doesn't matter

    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?

    20 works fine for me

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?

    fretted

    5. Would you like your body to have:

    solid color, burst, or natural, is all fine by me, just so long as it doesn't look too busy, example: over the top quilt maple, crazy burl etc. Doesn't look good on stage IMO

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?

    Passive

    7. Strings -

    Through body, but not a deal breaker if it's top loaded

    8. Jack input type

    Don't care one way or the other
     
  17. DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?
    J style

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?
    No

    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?
    22

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?
    Fretted

    5. Would you like your body to have:
    Colours (Antique White)

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?
    Passive/Active (w/true bypass)

    7. Strings -
    Through-bridge

    8. Jack input type
    Short thread – face input
     
  18. tehuberc

    tehuberc

    Mar 1, 2007
    1. J-Style
    2. Yes
    3. 24
    4. Fretted
    5. Vintage Fender Colors
    6. Passive
    7. Through-body, through bridge
    8. side
     
  19. lowbass68

    lowbass68

    Feb 3, 2008
    1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?
    J style

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?
    No

    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?
    20 because they sound better IMO for popping, slapping, ect.

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?
    Fretted

    5. Would you like your body to have:
    Natural or translucent, like the grain to show through

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?
    Passive

    7. Strings -
    Through-bridge

    8. Jack input type
    Short thread – face input
     
  20. 1. What style of bass guitar do you prefer?

    Jazz style or MM style or Jazz+MM like Lakland

    2. Would you prefer to have a pick guard on your bass?

    Yes if it's fancy like white pearloid, etc. but not always,
    depends on body shape and color


    3. How many frets would you like to have on your neck?

    21 or 22 or 24 depending on style of body

    4. Fretted or Fretless necks?

    Fretted

    5. Would you like your body to have:

    Quilted Maple Top

    6. What type of circuit would you prefer?

    Active

    7. Strings -

    Through-body or Through-bridge i dont mind

    8. Jack input type

    side input