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Basses that command authority on stage

#41
Thunderthumbs73 said:
Basses don't "command authority". The player does. And on any instrument he or she chooses.
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You know, that was my thought on seeing the thread title, too.
But then I opened the thread and looked - and much fun was being had, and some cool basses.

So why not lighten up and enjoy? Or go be Very Serious elsewhere, and we'll give you all the respect and privacy you desire.
 
#43
SurferJoe46 said:
Does it seem to 'boom' a particular freq or range of notes?

What I mean is does it seem to have notes that really stand out and others are more subdued?

Any 'dead' notes?

Just interested.
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Thanks to the graphite neck & EMGs, The Fish Bass has modern tone and playability.
No dead or overly loud notes, but there is a hint of hollowbody resonance, in the Rickenbacker 4005 vein.
The simple vol/vol/tone setup gives you everythink from P-Bass thump & J-Bass growl, all the way to sparkly modern rock and metal tones.
She won't out do my Spector or Stingray for the really aggressive stuff, but you could play it all night & never want for a 2nd bass. :bassist:
 
#45
marlond said:
This is very true.

But every time I take my Ric out of its case at a gig, someone is double taking or coming up to me to talk about it.

I'm sure that does not happen to someone playing a black Fender P bass.

I want to see basses that attract people to have to say something about it.
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That is true. But still the authority is in the hand of the player. Pulling out a Rick will always cause some attention as the Ricks are quire rare and have a distinct and unique look.
 
#46
For all those that don't like my responses, I'd like to mention the notion of offering solid and fair advice which I believe would serve the individual I have offered it to. I have offered it with no malice or ill will. If someone else wants to joke around, so be it. Do that. I'm not stopping you. I never did. But don't even try to bust my chops if (aghast!) I respond productively to the OP in an adult-like manner that gets to a larger, important point, which I think is important to articulate.

Any other grievances with me, please contact me personally, off-list so that what remains of the thread moving forward is on-point and responsive to the topic on hand, and to the individual who started it. Thanks.
 
#47
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#49
Thunderthumbs73 said:
For all those that don't like my responses, I'd like to mention the notion of offering solid and fair advice which I believe would serve the individual I have offered it to. I have offered it with no malice or ill will. If someone else wants to joke around, so be it. Do that. I'm not stopping you. I never did. But don't even try to bust my chops if (aghast!) I respond productively to the OP in an adult-like manner that gets to a larger, important point, which I think is important to articulate.

Any other grievances with me, please contact me personally, off-list so that what remains of the thread moving forward is on-point and responsive to the topic on hand, and to the individual who started it. Thanks.
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Really?:eyebrow:
 
#51
i think vin's bass wins, but my newest acquisition is pretty commanding:

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for a short scale bass built out of masonite and the cheapest parts imaginable.
 
#52
Jeez, let's just change the thread title to "Basses that draw admiring stares and comments", and clear out all the pessimists who want to argue over semantics...

Yes, authority comes from superior musicianship, but a commanding stage presence and a beautiful bass never hurt anyone. Who would you rather see live (given both players have equally great levels of musicianship) - a cardboard cut-out stage potato, or someone who is as entertaining to watch as they are to listen to?

Remember, when you hit the stage you aren't just a musician, you are an entertainer.
Otherwise, you might as well just throw on your CD and hang a picture of the band on the wall.
 
#59
superdick2112 said:
Good thing VinKreepo's bass is fretless - you can compensate for the non-adjustable bridge with skillful fingering. :bassist:
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Haha, funny thing... it has perfect intonation. I cut the block for perfect intonation and placed it in the right spot. And yes... it took a lonnnng time.

When I tune down, I just take a blunt object and hit the "bridge" into its new spot hahahaha

Oh. The bass is perfectly balanced, too. I cut the "horn" for that. The bass looks like crap, but plays purty darn good lol
 
#60
JimmyM said:
i think vin's bass wins, but my newest acquisition is pretty commanding:

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for a short scale bass built out of masonite and the cheapest parts imaginable.
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As much as I hate this body style (I've seen this model in other colours before), I have to say yours is freakin' awesome. I love the colour combo and I read the info about it in another thread. To me the story behind a unique bass is usually what makes it awesome.

EDIT: Just so I don't start fires in green pastures, I'm not saying I hate the body style to be a jerk haha... I hate the body style on my hobo bass haha. It's just that, for me, looking at those longhorn basses is like looking at a double-sided pencil or someone without fingernails. *shudders* sorry for the unnecessary bluntness : \
 

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