Classic *insert here* Sound?

[Journey55]

So I've been wondering...what exactly are examples of the 'classic' sounds of basses? I've always pictured these but I could be wrong...
Classic P-Bass With Flats:

Are these good examples of the tones or am I simply uninformed/what do you guys consider 'prime examples'?

 

[Dluxe]

Some good examples. Dave Hope used a late 50's gold guard Precision during that time with Kansas. I'd always assumed it was a Ric too but he use the P bass with a pick to get that tone. Here are some of my choices:

Classic P Bass with Flats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK3CGdyJBrI

Classic P Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Hy7uAb_eU

Classic Jazz Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENyLo3kZHDg

Classic Rick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3fQ1wPCFdc

 

[Journey55]

Some good examples. Dave Hope used a late 50's gold guard Precision during that time with Kansas. I'd always assumed it was a Ric too but he use the P bass with a pick to get that tone.

Huh, I saw a live video of the song with a Rick but I suppose it was a different guy.

 

[Journey55]

Anybody else have any examples/input?

 

[RJHall]

So I've been wondering...what exactly are examples of the 'classic' sounds of basses? I've always pictured these but I could be wrong...
Classic P-Bass With Flats:

Are these good examples of the tones or am I simply uninformed/what do you guys consider 'prime examples'?

Mike Dirnt used a Gibson Ripper for most if not all of Dookie. The signature P bass thing came with the later albums.

 

[CorrosionMedia]

Here's a video with a P-Bass, a J-Bass, a Ric and Stingray all in various forms: