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Every true bassist needs a P-bass
- Thread starter Greenman72
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It's nonsense, but if you play in genres in which P-basses are common, it's a good idea to try one.
Does the instructor also only teach things in first position?
Truly wild. If I may ask, how do you insure an inventory that rivals an average Guitar Center?
I've seen the light. A true bassist must have a P. And at least one SVT with at least two full fridges. If your instructor doesn't have those, he's no bassist!
1) it isn't 1972 anymore
2) this never happens, if it ever did, it definitely does not now
I simply borrowed one...
Encouraged a studo producer to buy the best pbass they can find
Now; for my silly little rant
Let's get real about this double standard.
Nobodys asking my keyboard friends to buy (fender) rhodes pianos. They all sound a little different from one another. Just like Fender p-basses.
The producer should GET to choose one or two they like and its JUST there.
Singers aren't expected to bring a large diaphragm Neumann.
Drummers just bring stick, brushes, maybe a snair which probably doesn't get used.
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Never heard of horns players being asked to bring their Selmer..
If its a live performance.
I completely ignore reject and ignore our colloquial definition of the term P bass.
For me its broader than 4 strings, 34" scale and a split pickup in THEspot.
I take Leo's literal model name to heart.
Frets are the precision feature.
So logically, fretts put the P in P-bass.
My fretted 5er wearing flats with a split pickup very near THE spot. It's occupying 85% of the expected tonal space of a P and I can mute the B string all night.
I seriously refer to it as "my P-bass" because thats how I use it.
Ok, Ibanez calls it SDGR 5005 but thats alot clunker sounding than P-bass. The sound im getting from the front pickup soloed in my mind is 85% duncan quarter pounder P-bass/15% Warwick Steamer.
If requested, have gladly make a 'P-bass' label-maker sticker and put it on the headstock.
This inspired me to go a step further. Now I'm looking for a cardboard p bass cut-out.
If you want me to be a Fender advert.
Maybe I'll tape a photo of a fender headstock and body to my fretted bass and make everyone happy
Totally wish I liked P Basses enough to justify owning one. I like the look alot and sincerely fake the sound.
If only my hands didn't cramp after 3 songs...
Just don't totally understand why so many fetishise them.
Ok, ok I understand but still don't have like it.
I'd reword that to "Every PROFESSIONAL bassist needs a P bass." Because that is definitely true.
Over the top nonsensical arrogance begats nonsensical arrogance.
Why not lay this on your Teacher;
"Lol a pbass! As any fool whos read 'harmonielehre' by Arnold Schoenberg should clearly understand.
All REAL bassists play a double bell euphonium."
Nevertheless, prior to the Jazz he used a P bass.
From Wikipedia:
Osborn's instrument throughout most of his recording career was a 1960 Fender stack-knob Jazz Bass, which was given to him by Fender just prior to touring Australia with Nelson. Osborn said he was initially disappointed that Fender had not sent him a Precision Bass, which he had been using, but he said he grew to like the Jazz Bass because the narrower neck made it easier for his short fingers.
Joe Osborn went to high school in the same town I did, and he retired to a small town about forty miles south of my hometown. I even had a phone conversation with him just after Lakland had launched his signature bass. He was quite the gentleman. He may have recorded most of his catalog on the Jazz, but it was not all Jazz.
Tell him you're saving up but it's such a struggle. See if he believes you need one enough to discount your lessons.
If he's not a true bassist, he's not a bassist.
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