That Acoustic rig sure sounded good
I agree. A fender Jazz plugged into an amp... not much to it.
Check out his right hand before the song picks up. Almost looks like an upright player pulling the strings.
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Best Bass for Country?
- Thread starter Cougmeister
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I agree. A fender Jazz plugged into an amp... not much to it.
Check out his right hand before the song picks up. Almost looks like an upright player pulling the strings.
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I do well with my l2000 on country gigs. Dissonant Merle cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsQUczN5HfA&feature=relmfu
Funny, the best bass for country is also the best bass for metal:
Musicman!!
Although I prefer ATK for both, myself. Ibanez's answer to the MM.
Musicman!!
Although I prefer ATK for both, myself. Ibanez's answer to the MM.
The rule for standard country is always go with a 4 string, like this young feller who is showing the proper country technique of never going above the 5th fret.
THIS is a country bass.
Is it really that cool to play a bass that matches your shirt?
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Well, Crews, that is what it is all about.
You have to look the part. Nothing else.
Did see the guy with 'Rough Country' using an Ibbie BTB 405.
THe band Leader had me sit in with the Rock Band playing later and the Bassist let me use his Country BTB. As We tore up so well the Country Band Leader had to get on stage and do some Seger with us.
He loved my playing.
You have to look the part. Nothing else.
Did see the guy with 'Rough Country' using an Ibbie BTB 405.
THe band Leader had me sit in with the Rock Band playing later and the Bassist let me use his Country BTB. As We tore up so well the Country Band Leader had to get on stage and do some Seger with us.
He loved my playing.
I played bass in a country band for years, in the 1980's. I had been a prog bass player, prior. Alabama was big.."Outlaw country".. Urban Cowboy-type songs were big.We also played "oldies".
Only bass I owned then, was a Rickenbacker 4001. Most often, I used a pick and Rotosound 66 Swing Bass rounds, as well. Frankly,any bass would have worked well then.
These days, I would not play Country or Rock or Pop without a 5'er. Frankly any 5'er will suffice. I also own a Squier, which I think should be more than sufficient. I would worry more about an amp, unless you are only going up against smaller guitar amps/ keys, etc.
Effects? I used a MXR Phase 90 on just about everything we did and if I were you, I WOULDN'T HESITATE using whatever I wanted as long as it did not conflict with the song.
Enjoy the gig and remember that Country is more about the song..vocals...the lyrics... and less about the "music"; the instruments, unless you do a lot of Floyd Cramer...LOL..
Only bass I owned then, was a Rickenbacker 4001. Most often, I used a pick and Rotosound 66 Swing Bass rounds, as well. Frankly,any bass would have worked well then.
These days, I would not play Country or Rock or Pop without a 5'er. Frankly any 5'er will suffice. I also own a Squier, which I think should be more than sufficient. I would worry more about an amp, unless you are only going up against smaller guitar amps/ keys, etc.
Effects? I used a MXR Phase 90 on just about everything we did and if I were you, I WOULDN'T HESITATE using whatever I wanted as long as it did not conflict with the song.
Enjoy the gig and remember that Country is more about the song..vocals...the lyrics... and less about the "music"; the instruments, unless you do a lot of Floyd Cramer...LOL..
That Acoustic rig sure sounded good
Yep, my brother as a vintage 360/361 and nothing I've heard in person is as warm and buttery.
We played larger and smaller bars/ clubs. For smaller venues, I used my 1971 Kustom 200. For larger rooms, I used my 1974 Acoustic 370 head and Sunn-118-hv horn cabinet. Could easily keep up with MARSHALL stack, but I never turned it up; used the system for tone, as enough power/volume was never an issue with that rig. Still own both rigs.
Today, I would use either my GC Acoustic B200 Combo, or B200 H and 1x15 cab; both have line-out to PA.
Whether vintage or new, Acoustic rules.
Today, I would use either my GC Acoustic B200 Combo, or B200 H and 1x15 cab; both have line-out to PA.
Whether vintage or new, Acoustic rules.
I couldn't agree more on Acoustic, my B200 combo has been through country as well as metal gigs, and is plenty for stage volume.
However, I (and most soundguys) hate the DI from the back. It sends its signal based on the main volume of the amp, so when your amp is turned down, you barely send a signal from the DI. When you turn up, the DI signal gets louder. Makes it a real pain to mix, so I use a separate DI.
However, I (and most soundguys) hate the DI from the back. It sends its signal based on the main volume of the amp, so when your amp is turned down, you barely send a signal from the DI. When you turn up, the DI signal gets louder. Makes it a real pain to mix, so I use a separate DI.
New Acoustic and Vintage Acoustic have literally nothing to do with each other. GC bought the name and is making a budget house line of bass amps out of it. Glad you like it but thems the facts.
Obviously this person hasn't listened to any new country music since 1989..5 string is everywhere in Country music these days..I use a Sadowsky NYC 5 and a Mike Lull 5...no one has ever said anything negative about the instruments that I play or even commented on the number of strings.
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Here in Nashville, on a pop country gig, you'll have a tougher time if you don't bring a 5 string...it's completely expected at this point.
Acoustic USA (not GC Acoustic, you're certainly right about that) is making amps again and from what I've read they're fantastic (and also Fodera-like in price).
Anyhow, not to hijack the thread.
....Hijacking along....
I own both Vintage Acoustic 370, as well as GC B200 Combo, and B200-H w/1x15. I am on "unnoficial Acoustic " site as well. George Grexa, "vetchking" ; owner of Acoustic USA , and I have spoken and corresponded many times over the years.
Only way I am buying his $4-$5,000 amp is when I am a rock star, which I don't see happening..turning 60 soon. I digress...
Owning both; vintage and GC Acoustic..I know the GC story well.. Both brands have served me well and without fail.
Back to Country..I hope the OP chooses an inexpensive 5 string bass and whichever amp sounds best; with enough power..regardless of brand and enjoys the gigs.
I own both Vintage Acoustic 370, as well as GC B200 Combo, and B200-H w/1x15. I am on "unnoficial Acoustic " site as well. George Grexa, "vetchking" ; owner of Acoustic USA , and I have spoken and corresponded many times over the years.
Only way I am buying his $4-$5,000 amp is when I am a rock star, which I don't see happening..turning 60 soon. I digress...
Owning both; vintage and GC Acoustic..I know the GC story well.. Both brands have served me well and without fail.
Back to Country..I hope the OP chooses an inexpensive 5 string bass and whichever amp sounds best; with enough power..regardless of brand and enjoys the gigs.
