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Best Production Bass Part II

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by bass_drum, Mar 18, 2005.


Best Production bass

Poll closed Mar 25, 2005.

  1. Fender Jazz (specify wich one)

    68 vote(s)
    34.7%

  2. Fender Pbass(specifiy wich one)

    29 vote(s)
    14.8%

  3. MM Sterling

    18 vote(s)
    9.2%

  4. MM Stingray

    51 vote(s)
    26.0%

  5. Rickenbacker

    30 vote(s)
    15.3%
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  1. Mar 18, 2005 #1
    bass_drum

    bass_drum

    Feb 13, 2005
    Alberta,Canada
    OK so I've decided to Narrow down the Options now and kind of get these polls going as a tournament. So Now just vote for the one that you think Covers Rock,BLues and Jazz the best, keep in mind we are only discussing 4 stringers (just to keep things easier)
     
  4. Mar 18, 2005 #2
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    P-Bass. End of story. Been around since '51, been in it's current state since '57. Hasn't changed much in 48 years, so I think that deserves something to be said.

    Mine's 27 years old, solid as a rock, sounds as good as the day it was made (I'm sure) ten years before I was born.
     
  8. Mar 18, 2005 #3
    Peter Squire

    Peter Squire

    Aug 22, 2004
    Adelaide, Australia
    Haha - three poll replies, three different answers.

    Can't really go wrong with any of the above, although I personally think a Jazz would cover most of what you want.

    Then again, the Stringray....or the Precision, umm, I used to be indecisive. but now I'm not sure....





    :D
     
  11. Mar 18, 2005 #4
    jenderfazz

    jenderfazz

    Apr 17, 2003
    montreal, qc, Canada
    In my opinion, it's tough to beat a Jazz bass for great tone and versatility, although the Precision has a terrific tone. In my opinion, the best production bass at the moment is the Fender American Deluxe Jazz, and the FMT ones look even better. All I know is, I own an amazing one, and I've played brand new ones that were incredible straight from the factory. MM Stingrays and Laklands (another good choice) come close, but neither has the tone I love. It's all about the American Deluxe.
     
  14. Mar 18, 2005 #5
    burk48237

    burk48237 Supporting Member

    Nov 22, 2004
    Oak Park, MI
    There all great instruments, but for the alround thing it's hard to beat a good ole jazz
     
  17. Mar 19, 2005 #6
    bass_drum

    bass_drum

    Feb 13, 2005
    Alberta,Canada
    In your opinion whats a better Jazz Bass, Geddy Lee or American Deluxe?
     
  20. Mar 19, 2005 #7
    Adam Barkley

    Adam Barkley Mayday!

    Aug 26, 2003
    Jackson, MS
    Peavey Cirrus
    Am Dlux Jazz

    Both are solid instruments with great active electronics and I normally dislike active pickups/eq.
     
  24. Mar 19, 2005 #8
    bass_drum

    bass_drum

    Feb 13, 2005
    Alberta,Canada
    You may have noticed theres a part I to thsi thread, but since the peavey cirrus didnt get many votes compared to fender and such, it got elimanted. Thanks for bringing it up though :D
     
  27. Mar 19, 2005 #9
    FireAarro

    FireAarro

    Aug 8, 2004
    austr-
    Subjective
     
  30. Mar 19, 2005 #10
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    Sterling.
     
  33. Mar 19, 2005 #11
    purfektstranger

    purfektstranger

    Apr 10, 2003
    Canada
    Fender Jazz American.....IMHO
     
  36. Mar 19, 2005 #12
    Doug Parent

    Doug Parent Gold Supporting Member

    May 31, 2004
    San Diego, Ca.
    Dealer Nordstrand Pickups.
    +1
     
  39. Mar 19, 2005 #13
    barbara

    barbara

    Mar 12, 2005
    RICKS RULE....END OF STORY
     
  42. Mar 19, 2005 #14
    CaracasBass

    CaracasBass

    Jun 16, 2001
    Madrid, Spain
    MM Stingray.
     
  45. Mar 19, 2005 #15
    Mojo-Man

    Mojo-Man

    Feb 11, 2003
    :cool:
    There all great basses.
    You can't go wrong with any one.
    For me a good old p-bass.
     
  48. Mar 19, 2005 #16
    thumpbass1

    thumpbass1

    Jul 4, 2004
    I just gotta go with the classic 1957 split single coils wired as a humbucker 3rd version of the mighty p-bass. I think Fender finally got so much right with the third revision in terms of design simplicity and a great overall tone and playability.
     
  51. Mar 19, 2005 #17
    PeaceFrog

    PeaceFrog

    Aug 25, 2004
    Los Angeles, CA
    Sting Ray
     
  54. Mar 19, 2005 #18
    pyrohr

    pyrohr

    Aug 28, 2001
    Pakistani compound
    MIA DLX jazz covers more territory, I do own both basses and for what I play the DLX jazz is better. But I still love my GL for what it's worth!
     
  57. Mar 19, 2005 #19
    pyrohr

    pyrohr

    Aug 28, 2001
    Pakistani compound
    Nice bass but VERY LIMITED!
     
  60. Mar 19, 2005 #20
    christle

    christle Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2002
    Winnipeg, MB
    As much as I love my Jazz I have to agree with tplyons. The Precision just defines it.
     
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