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Best bass for rock

#3
I play rock, but I use a precision with flats and that's one hell of a bass. You can use a Jazz bass to for rock, no problems with that.
The big difference between mim and mia is that mia is made in america and has better electronics, hardware and better craftsmanship. American workers are more expensive than mexican ones so:P
 
#6
I Love the sound of mxpx, and the bass has a major part in that band, as well as fuel. Is there really that much of a difference between a mim and a mia, ive played both and both felt nice to me but, im not bass expert lol
 
#7
What is the best bass is completely subjective. Everybody has their own desired tone. In terms of American versus Mexican Jazz bass there are definite differences between them. Build quality of both is quite high. Some even argue that the Mexican Fenders are better built. The Americans have better pickups. They are alinco magnets as apposed to ceramic magnets. As a result they tend to have a fuller bottom end. Most players can hear this difference, and it is why many upgrade the pickups on mexican basses(which can be done for less than $200). They also come with the ability to string through the body. This allows increased string length which provides higher string tension which tends to improve both attack and sustaine. However, most players don't find this difference that dramatic. It is truly a personal opinion which is the better way to go. Try several different basses and find the one you like the best. You might also want to consider something like the Geddy Lee Jazz. It has upgraded pickups, but is not strung through the body. Many players have found this Japanese Fender to be the best option of all.
 
#13
Rickenbackers seem to have been the rock bass of choice back in the 70's. The precision bass sound was every where in the 50's and 60's and never really got old. There are so many different, very good choices these days that I don't think there is such a thing as a perfect bass for rock. You can attempt to emulate a certain sound with the right equipment, but you can rock out on a Squire or a Wal.
 
#14
I play mainly rock, and in my opinion a Fender Jazz through an Ampeg SVT (Tube) head & Ampeg 810 is the way to go, especially if you like MXPX's bass tone.

I have both a '77 Fender Jazz (USA) & a "Geddy Lee" Jazz and both work very well for that straight up rock sound. And, the Ampeg SVT, 810E amp setup is considered by many to be the industry standard for rock.
 
#18
Eupharies22 said:
I Love the sound of mxpx, and the bass has a major part in that band, as well as fuel. Is there really that much of a difference between a mim and a mia, ive played both and both felt nice to me but, im not bass expert lol
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Older MxPx was a P-bass and the new stuff is a custom passive StingRay.
 
#19
Eupharies22 said:
I was wondering what bass would / model would be the best for rock music, also need a bass that can hold its own!
Also is there much quality difference between an mia jazz and a mim jazz>?
thanks
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The only way I could answer this is to say that if I could only have one bass it would be an old P bass played through an old Ampeg SVT. A newer Rickenbacker through the same would be a close second.
 

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