Classic VS Modern

[bassist4dalord]

At the moment, I'm running a passive P with nickel rounds into a GK MB115, so I voted classic/classic.

However, my dream bass is an AmDlx Fender P- active/passive, 3-band EQ.

 

[Korladis]

Whatever. You can call my third grade teacher and have her take away my gold star.

Like I said, just a pet peeve. No reason to get defensive about it.

Nice job of not actually addressing the main part of my post.

 

[stepswork4me]

Like I said, just a pet peeve. No reason to get defensive about it.

Nice job of not actually addressing the main part of my post.

Lighten up, Guy.

 

[Korladis]

I'm not your guy, buddy.

 

[stepswork4me]

I'm not your Buddy, Guy.

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[Korladis]

I'm not your guy, friend.

 

[stepswork4me]

TomAYYto!

 

[Korladis]

That's not how that scene goes.

 

[stepswork4me]

...... aaaaand CUT!

 

[Mayers]

hahaha you guys make me laugh with the stuff from South Park.

I voted Modern look and modern tone. I have a hard time with classic Fender J or P, EBMM or Rick type of sound. Just not me.

 

[DaveAceofBass]

I like both, but my favorite is something in the middle that combines elements of classic with modern. I just can't resist pretty woods and fancy electronics! Plus, I find it works better for my style. That being said, my next two basses will be a P or a PJ setup to use with flatwounds and a boutique semi-acoustic fretless. However, I'm broke and that will be a while! (Plus, I'd like to get me a flugelhorn first--I play trumpet/cornet too!)

 

[smperry]

I go for a modern look with a versatile (both modern and classic) tone. I don't have anything against vintage instruments, but I hardly see myself playing a Fender-style instrument.

That's me too.

 

[AHDBassist]

I like both and have both, but I like having fenders with high output and active electronics. Seems like the best of both worlds

 

[stepswork4me]

I've always been a modern/modern kind of a guy. My newest bass, I'm thinking, will be mostly modern..... hand built, neck thru, Nordstrand MM 5.3, a big split, and a Nordy pre. It should have the ability to go passive but I'm unsure if that would even sound "classic". I have been gassing for a Mayones Jabba 5 or some other 5 string 24 fret jazzer, though.

 

[Korladis]

I really am unsure what to call my tone, though. I mean, I think of it as old school, but it's definitely not classic in the "P-bass with flats through a B-15" way.

 

[stepswork4me]

I would classify Ric and MM as "classic". Too many classic rock tunes to not, IMO.