Best Bass

[jnevi9nr]

Pick from the 4 options. Please list pros and cons of each.

 

[JazzyJames]

Ive only played the Thumb out of the three and own it. Its my main bass and is very versatile. The only problem is the weight being 9.5lbs and having neck dive. Other than that, its great. The neck also may be too thick for some but I enjoy it.

 

[Timmay on bass]

I really like the 4 string Thumbs, but the 5's have the neck pickup too close to the bridge.

 

[4stringman]

I say the modulus Q5. I love mine because it fits in EVERY possible situation and its reliable beyond saying. Now given that you will lose some warmth but with the right rig I dont see it to be as obvious. Now ive never played a flea but the Q5 just has more options tonally

In the end its your decision. and I am biased because im not a huge warwick fan, though they are amazing basses if thats your thing. Regardless I think youll be happy

 

[M0ses]

You must be new here...

 

[EagleMoon]

I've said this many times...the word "best" should be stricken from being used in thread titles here on TB. There is no such thing as "best". It's all preference. what you like and really want could be considered really bad by someone else, and vice versa.

 

[jnevi9nr]

ok, what would be the most appropriate bass for a rock band. playing RHCP, DMB, Led Zep, RATM, AIC, Tool, Muse, Radiohead, Them Crooked Vultures, Sublime, Pearl Jam, and Incubus. Basically 90s rock.

 

[LaklandBass]

Well I owned a thumb bass and looooooved it. I also was very close to purchasing a Dolphin bass that was beyond sexy. However for versatility and smooth playing I chose the modulus.

 

[jnevi9nr]

and your username is lakland! you are killing me! so what do you like the most, your thumb or mod? do you have mod q?

 

[Flatty Banks]

If you're going to spend the money for a Modulus, take a look at USA Lakland's, the 5-94 is freakin' amazing.

 

[M0ses]

Zeppelin is 90s rock???

Anyway, stick some Rotos on a Jazz and you're good to go.

 

[flipper_gv]

Dolphin,

It's mid weight, nice balance, comfy, tight sounds.

 

[jnevi9nr]

Zeppelin is 90s rock???

Anyway, stick some Rotos on a Jazz and you're good to go.

rotos?

 

[jnevi9nr]

Dolphin,

It's mid weight, nice balance, comfy, tight sounds.

i wish i could, too expensive!

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

rotos?

Rotosound strings.

 

[Flaked Beans]

I've said this many times...the word "best" should be stricken from being used in thread titles here on TB. There is no such thing as "best". It's all preference. what you like and really want could be considered really bad by someone else, and vice versa.

+1.

Zeppelin is 90s rock???

Anyway, stick some Rotos on a Jazz and you're good to go.

rotos?

 

[PilbaraBass]

The best bass is all of these and none of these...
'nuf said...

move on

 

[humpy thumb]

i wish i could, too expensive!

But why did you put it on your poll?

 

[jnevi9nr]

But why did you put it on your poll?

wondering how it contends with the others.

 

[LaklandBass]

and your username is lakland! you are killing me! so what do you like the most, your thumb or mod? do you have mod q?

Yes my user name is lakland.... and none of them were in this poll... so i obviously didnt choose it.
I currently own none of the basses in this poll but have either owned or extensively played all four.
Currently saving cash for a roscoe.

for the record I loved my thumb for the band I was in at the time. A modulus wouldve done well also but not as good as the thumb. However looking back at all the bands ive been in if I could have only chosen one of these four to play in all those bands it would be the modulus. warwicks sound awesome but they always seem to sound like warwicks... and that isnt always what i want.