Best bass for Americana! (with data)

[Rib 13]

You're projecting. You're assuming that because such scenarios exist, and it has happened to you, that it's the case in this instance. You're also assuming that the acts shown in this thread would need to be instructed what type of instruments to play for the show. Which in turn, assumes that the players involved don't already know how to present themselves onstage. That is presumptive and comes off as a tad condescending.

In addition, there is no reason to assume these acts play "different" instruments at any of their other live shows, but for some peculiar reason, at this little Americana-fest, they suddenly needed to be instructed what to instruments to play. It's more reasonable to expect they already know what they're doing.

Occam's Razor: The simplest answer is usually correct.

First: You must have missed the part in my post when I said this:

Im not saying this is the issue here either -- Im just saying that consider all possibilities before assuming "Gee, these players all picked Fender!". Although the data and numbers are wonderful, none of it directly means each player is playing Fender by choice because the data has only been collected by observation.

Second: I never said it was limited to just that one show... For many acts its any public appearance. Its a business; at that level (especially in modern country and associated genres) almost everything can be microscoped and micromanaged depending on how the act is packaged

..and I apologize if the tone in my post reads condescending to you -- thats not how it sounded in my head when I typed it --- I approach forum discussions similar to "Coffeehouse" Discussions and my tone is intended to reflect that --- For me, its not about being "right" or "wrong" but more about "Hey guys, before you raise the Fender flag, theres a lot of data this case doesn't present"

By the way, the act it happened to me with was the backing band for a somewhat popular "Boy Band" of the 90s......I had a choice of Tobias (OK in the 90s, forgot which model) basses or Warwick (No thank you), Trace Elliot amplification, clothes, and one of those new (at the time) IEMs and, of course, everything was union....I was also selected for my looks: Non-descript -- They didnt want to hire any musician in the band that might take attention away from the "stars"...I guess thats a nice way of them telling me I was ugly

--- Occam's Razor for me tells me something else

 

[Iridescentone]

Second: What makes you think Im just saying its limited just to that show? For many acts its any public appearance. Its a business; at that level in almost any genre, almost everything can be microscoped and micromanaged

Now you're reinforcing my point, which is......at that level no one needs to be told what instrument to play. Just because everything can be micromanaged doesn't imply that it is being micromanaged in this instance, not to the degree that the players need to be instructed on instrument choice. The exact opposite is the most likely circumstance, overwhelmingly.

Ask yourself.....in an "Americana" band (whatever music that might encompass), what would be the most "appropriate" choice for bass guitar? The obvious answer is Fender. And any bassist that can land that gig already knows it before the audition....."guess I better bring a Fender for this one, leave the Warwick at home."

If you'd like to prove it to yourself, start a poll thread. Cheers.

 

[Rib 13]

Just because everything can be micromanaged doesn't imply that it is being micromanaged in this instance, not to the degree that the players need to be instructed on instrument choice. The exact opposite is the most likely circumstance, overwhelmingly.

Apparently youve never experienced it or have been in these type of situations. No biggie.

Ask yourself.....in an "Americana" band (whatever music that might encompass), what would be the most "appropriate" choice for bass guitar? The obvious answer is Fender.

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but its the "Fender" name that says "America"...the irony is that an MIJ Fender fits the visual motif over an American-made boutique pointy instrument. Hows that for irony?

Not gonna argue because you keep missing the point where I am not saying I am Right or Wrong but just saying there is "not enough empirical data" just based on observation -

And any bassist that can land that gig already knows it before the audition....."guess I better bring a Fender for this one, leave the Warwick at home."

...aaaaand, on that one Ill just say:
Have a nice day

 

[Popmann]

You know....this "americana" trend is one of the reasons I just bought a Stingray. After a decade of playing not much BUT P basses, I traded away my 5 string P....and put some fresh rounds on my Carvin H/S active fretless V....I'm preparing for my own personal "90s revival". Ha.

 

[Iridescentone]

Not gonna argue because you keep missing the point where I am not saying I am Right or Wrong but just saying there is "not enough empirical data" just based on observation -

lol And yet, you've done nothing but argue.

I did not "miss your point", I read the disclaimer in your first argument.

Your assertion that there is "not enough empirical data" to accept the OP's conclusions because they're "just observations" holds no water. There will never be any "empirical data" re the topic, and you know it.

What you're really saying to the OP is...."despite what you've witnessed with your own eyes and have taken the time to document with pics.....you can't actually prove it".

This is not a courtroom, it's just a discussion forum. No one needs to "prove" the obvious.

 

[Rib 13]

whatever, man... have a nice day

 

[bassbully]

I used a P bass with flats.... a black one and it was grand!