Bass tone need Help!

[abcdefranklin]

I have an Ibanez srx2ex2 I'm planning on selling it an either getting a brand new Classic vibe jazz bass or a brand new Squier VM the black with the maple neck or a used MIM jazz bass. Which would be best for these bass tones

or should I just keep the Ibanez? What strings should I use, would it really change up the bass tone drastically? I'm playing out of a gk 800rb and I have a sansamp programmable bddi coming in the mail Wednesday. Please help!

 

[GeoffByrne]

Use the tone knobs on the bass & the amp. That's why they are there.

 

[73jbass]

For that style of music it doesn't matter.

 

[BuffaloBass]

You have enerything you need. Steel roundwounds will probably give you the preferred tone, although the bass isnt very distinct in that first song. 73J's point is quite valid. Keep the Iby. The Sans Amp will dial it in any way you like.

 

[JustOpenYourMind]

Honestly, for that kind of tone, downtuned steel strings on pretty much any two pickup bass will do the job.

You'll probably get closer to that tone with your srx too.

 

[abcdefranklin]

Thank you guys

 

[5string5fingers]

Honestly dude I've found that Chromes sound amazing on the SRX series. Helps tame the sometimes harsh brightness,but doesn't kill the tone. Still gives lots of growl and punch. Flats putting more focus on the fundamental should also help you cut through a little more,less of your tone being thrown away through treble. That plus the sansamp would give you killer tone.

 

[DrPepper09]

For that style of music it doesn't matter.

this.

just put in some EMGS and play in drop C# that'll get you the tone you want. maybe get a 5er?

 

[abcdefranklin]

this.

just put in some EMGS and play in drop C# that'll get you the tone you want. maybe get a 5er?

I play drop c with the bass and i can't get that tone at all! But i have stock pickups