• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

GOSPEL BASS PLAYERS,STEP UP!

#121
DFW_Bass said:
For Urban Gospel I can tell you the basses that doesn't work well, and that is the P bass. I found that the Jazz bass works the best. I usually play a Fender jazz bass, passive. A lot of old school traditional churches, usully have an organist that takes the place of a bass player... I tried playing with an organist before, but they never played with a bass so, there was too much clashing going on, they played the bass pedal on every some, eventually, I just played a small riff in the high register of the bass, Very uncomfortable, and will not do that again.

Some of the keyboardist likes for the bass players to play the synth bass on the keyboard. I'm totally against it... don't like the sound and it can never replace the bass.
Click to expand...

Amen, and Amen!



----------------
Now playing: Fred Hammond & Radical For Chr - We're Blessed
via Invalid Link Removed
 
#122
Jericho1978 said:
For the most part I use an American Standard Jazz bass, but I've been using a Stagg EUB for the past couple of weeks. I don't know why I just really like the thing. I play exclusively in church but started a gospel bluegrass band this past fall.
Click to expand...

Tell me more about this Stagg EUB...what's te pricing like? Playability and quality?
 
#126
The worship team at my church and the other church I play at from time to time both play urban gospel stuff. I use my Valenti J5 with EMG 40J's and Aguilar OBP-3 18V preamp and that nails the modern gospel tone for my tastes. Depending on the song, I adjust my on-board preamp accordingly. If it's a slower groove then I'll lower the highs and boost the mids and bass a little while soloing the bridge pickup. If it's an up beat slap happy song then I'll boost everything maxed out and pan my pickups right in the middle. That way I get plenty of thump and pop from my amp and cabs.

I've seen a lot of cats using Callowhills here lately and I really want to check one of those bad boys out. They look like some sweet basses but no one around my town has one that I know of.

Edit: Wow, I just realized how old this thread is.
 
#130
DFW_Bass said:
For Urban Gospel I can tell you the basses that doesn't work well, and that is the P bass. I found that the Jazz bass works the best. I usually play a Fender jazz bass, passive. A lot of old school traditional churches, usully have an organist that takes the place of a bass player... I tried playing with an organist before, but they never played with a bass so, there was too much clashing going on, they played the bass pedal on every some, eventually, I just played a small riff in the high register of the bass, Very uncomfortable, and will not do that again.

Some of the keyboardist likes for the bass players to play the synth bass on the keyboard. I'm totally against it... don't like the sound and it can never replace the bass.
Click to expand...

plus 1000

Very seldom will the organist lay off the pedal when there is a bass player, its part of their instrument so they get used to just doing it. I actually learned church bass lines by watching the feet of the organist and would just play with him. But now, if I ever play with one, I ask him,

" are you going to do the bass lines on the organ or should I"?
two people play the same thing is counter productive and if its a Hammond b3, YOUR BASS WILL LOOSE. Better to just get the understanding of who is doing what so you can avoid those look that goes something like these>>>:eyebrow::eyebrow::rollno::scowl:
 
#131
RevGroove said:
Tell me more about this Stagg EUB...what's te pricing like? Playability and quality?
Click to expand...

I was trying to find a WAV4 in stock anywhere, and came across the Stagg on Craigslist for 300.00. I have seen them on e-bay for 599.00. It seems to be a really solid instrument. Doesn't really have much of an upright tone, but everybody in church really likes the sound of it. I've actually had singers turn around and say oh good I was hoping you would bring that today. The position markers were terribly off. I blacked them out with a sharpie, and for the price I could not be happier.
 
#132
Nice thread fellas... The last three praise and worship teams I've played in were pretty much a Fender "house" per se. Although an old Yamaha sounded 'decent' in the mix, the overall sound works well with the passive Fenders opposed to others that tended to be a bit 'hot' . . IMO anyway.
 
#137
I am sure that if you choose to purchase one of these Walkabout Scout's in either 12 or 15 inch. you will find that it is a truly powerful little piece of equipment. Just make sure that you match up the Ohms with the speakers that you may want to add to it later. They say that the 4 ohm can handle going down to 2 ohms
 
#138
DFW_Bass said:
For Urban Gospel I can tell you the basses that doesn't work well, and that is the P bass. I found that the Jazz bass works the best. I usually play a Fender jazz bass, passive. A lot of old school traditional churches, usully have an organist that takes the place of a bass player... I tried playing with an organist before, but they never played with a bass so, there was too much clashing going on, they played the bass pedal on every some, eventually, I just played a small riff in the high register of the bass, Very uncomfortable, and will not do that again.

Some of the keyboardist likes for the bass players to play the synth bass on the keyboard. I'm totally against it... don't like the sound and it can never replace the bass.
Click to expand...

Been there, in both cases. For organists who rock the foot pedals, I tell them to go for it and I'll focus on the chord changes and the kick drum. I've figured out how to do it without clashing (patience! :ninja:). Different for keyboardists; I've played with keyboardists who love to roll their left hand down the keyboard, I just let them have their space. I grew up playing piano, so I know selfishness when I hear it. Instead, I grab my guitar and play along with seventh chords -- which they usually love. ;)
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back