Do you have a 'brand'?

[Spent]

Spector, own four of them. Although I do really like my Fender Aerodyne. I guess that means I need a Spector Coda.

 

[felis]

No brand yet. But in the short time I've been playing, I've discovered some preferences.
I like short scales. Got four of them. I also do better with frets.
Tried both a long scale and a fretless, and they just didn't do it for me. They're gone.
My current four short scales are all different brands.

 

[Scottkarch]

Nope. 80's Ibanez Roadsters, Geddy Lee Jazz, Spector Core, dean 8 string, dean 12 string, Brice 8 string fretless. Very different necks, weight looks everything. I love changing it up regularly.

 

[blindrabbit]

Thin, narrow, satin/oil/unfinished neck lightweight basses, preferably made by Ernie Ball/Musicman, although I've got an ACG coming that will meet those "brand" requirements too. It's actually more about those neck and body specs for me than anything else. As long as I get them met, I can be happy with a bass from virtually any maker or luthier.

 

[fjadams]

Not a specific brand, have many different.

But do have a predilection for basses that don't waste wood by making the necks 4" too long.

 

[HolmeBass]

I don't have a single brand. If I did, and money were no object, it would be Ritter. But then Fodera, Roscoe, Warwick, Spector, and yes, Fender. Nah, I am not this kind of person, but it's cool that people find a brand they can love and be exclusive with.

Maybe I am fickle, or too easy? One or the other.

 

[KingRazor]

Both Ibanez and Fender.

 

[Mystic Michael]

So, What's yours?

Take a look at my profile: I'm 100% Carvin these days.

It's not a doctrinaire kind of thing. I've just gotten spoiled by the cool contemporary designs, the neck-through construction, the standard ebony fretboards/fingerboards, the 24-fret necks, the 17mm string spacing (super comfortable for yours truly), the multitude of customization and detailing options, and the all-around high quality of the workmanship.

If I found another manufacturer that offered comparable quality, at a comparable price point, I'd consider changing allegiances, sure. Thus far, I don't see any other builder on the horizon that can step into those shoes.

That said, if/when I was to make a change, it would probably be to Warwicks and Spectors - probably Warwicks for fretless, and Spectors for fretted. The Spector Euro LX is to me a thing of beauty.

MM

 

[audionut36]

16.5 - 17mm 34 - 35" 5-string instruments with graphite necks. Not brand specific.

 

[MrLenny1]

Pedulla 5, 34" scale, bolt on.
I have even nicer basses but that one gets more love.
Small body fits me better.

 

[dragonflyrock]

I don't know if I'd say I had a brand but the two basses I own are both G&Ls and I am extremely happy with them.

 

[Fuzzbass]

I've tried a number of basses and have now figured out by feel and sound I am simply a 34" scale, 17.5 mm "Pedulla guy". Doesn't mean I don't like or appreciate other basses, but I now know that is my kind if bass. This fall I will 'thin the herd' appropriately.

So, What's yours?

Cool question. At first I took your meaning too literally: thought you meant "brand loyalty" to a particular manufacturer. I have more Sadowskys (three) than any other in my collection of seven, but I've purchased other brands so I can't say I'm loyal.

As to your question, I do have strong preferences as follows:

• All of my basses have five strings
  
• All of my basses are "wide" fivers: 19mm bridge spacing and 1-7/8" nut width
  
• All of my basses are 34" scale
• All of my basses have Fender-style balance
• Six of my seven basses have P-bass shaped bodies (the oddball is my new Martin Keith Elfin Plus singlecut)
• Six of my seven basses have active electronics (various)

I'm all over the map regarding pickups: P-style, J-style, MM-style, plus some oddballs like dual split-P, and reverse-split-P plus MM.

 

[jwj1701]

That's all these days. Had Ibanez before and liked it very much. But it's fender now

 

[Marial]

We're both in Seattle. Lemme know when you want up try a Zon!

I'm working to set a up a rehearsal space. It may not be until September, but I'll let you know. I'm going to get together with another TBer to compare cabs and heads, maybe an ultra mini GTG is in order.

 

[scowboy]

The first time I considered myself a "guy" was with Warwick. I've had about six.

The second time, was EBMM Stingray H's. I've had seven I can think off.

I'm currently camping in the Spector guy camp with a four and a five string. I'm wishing I would not have sold my Stingray 5H as there a some things about those basses that I miss, I may need to acquire another! Loving camp Spector guy, none the less these days anyway.

 

[cv115505]

Lakland and Augustas guitars for me

 

[smogg]

I have owned/played many basses over the years but always come back to U.S.A Peavey. Been using U.S.A. Peavey's since the eighties. It's the necks and balance that initially sold me on the brand. Some specs have changed though, as my playing style has evolved over the years. Started off using 34" scale, 4 strings, passive P or PJ. (still think the "Foundation S" is the bomb of PJ's) For the last 16 years or so it's been 35" scale, 5 strings, active electronics.

 

[TheBluePhoenix]

The Ibanez Soundgear is the go to line for me. There is currently no other brand that interests me at all. Whenever I stop by the music store I always try a few other brands and that reminds me why I like the Soundgears so much.

 

[BayStateBass]

Like most people, I don't have a bottomless wallet. That being said, Carvin has become my bass of choice due to the features, quality of build, easy replacement parts, etc. I just love my SB5K and may never sell it.

 

[MarkoYYZ]

I seem to have settled into MIJ stuff, from either Fender or Ibanez as my sweet spot.

My first ever bass was an 80s Roadstar II, which may have taught me what a bass is supposed to feel like, and while I have several J style basses, I prefer the more compact Precision body. So the PJ combinations where you have a P body with dual pickups mated to a J neck just works for me - though I am building two P basses that will have dual Jazz pup setups.

I also just scored my first 32" medium scale (not MIJ and not from either of these brands), so who knows where this experiment takes me. It's very comfy so far, but needs a serious makeover.