GOSPEL BASS PLAYERS,STEP UP!

[RevGroove]

Not if I was to turn up my Genz Benz GBE1200 / Neox 212t to 12 or so on the volume....well, just trust me.

Not that I would, Just sayin'

B3+2 Leslie speakers>bass...hate to admit it, but it's there...as said, they don't have to clash, just listen to what the organist is playing and play something complimentary in a different register...

 

[my.self]

im trying to play and learn some hillsong stuff.....but its kinda tough. their alternate picking is a bit or somewhat too fast for me at the moment. sigh, hopefully ill get faster.

 

[Steelpulz]

im trying to play and learn some hillsong stuff.....but its kinda tough. their alternate picking is a bit or somewhat too fast for me at the moment. sigh, hopefully ill get faster.

Find a way to slow it down. You can use a Tascam Bass Trainer, Music Trainer for ipod/iphone, or Slow Gold from Invalid Link Removed

 

[Boomer777]

To take the neurotic betwixt and be-tweens out of the never ending answers to this question:

Peavey-TL-5 - For the Lord's work
Carvin b2000 w/Shroeder 410

Case Closed! - Take a backseat to no set-up ---Despite the neurotic gymnastics

 

[bass4worship]

Been playing Worship music over 19 years now and find I can use any bass. I played a 4 strings when I started and now I've switched to 5 strings and only because of fret position. I use two basses a '96 Carvin BB75 and a MTD 535-24. I like my Carvin with flats better than my MTD because of it lows.

 

[bass4worship]

Some you mention about about playing with a B3 organist, well my organist loves his pedals too and I play my bass line over his, if he get mad at me he moves to the piano were it blend much better. I don't let them get to me unless I'm in someone else church than I stop playing.

 

[puremusic]

Some you mention about about playing with a B3 organist, well my organist loves his pedals too and I play my bass line over his, if he get mad at me he moves to the piano were it blend much better. I don't let them get to me unless I'm in someone else church than I stop playing.

This is the same thing that I do.

 

[Clark Dark]

I personally don't think brand of bass makes a difference but a good solid 5 string bass and a solid rig seems to be the requisite. I occasionally play gospel and I use a Tobias 5 string and either my Fender Marcus Miller or standard Jazz basses.

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I use a Gecko5. Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard, OBP-3

 

[DougD]

I am not sure if this has been done, but what is the latest feelings regarding basses used for Gospel music? please share this of course is open to all who play Gospel music only or Gospel and other, I am curious as to whether people feel that "any bass will do", or is there a certain sound that certain basses have when it comes to Gospel.

PEACE TO YOU ALL!

It really depends on what type of gospel music you are playing. If it's contemporary, then most any bass will do. But if it's urban gospel then you'll need something that fits with that type of sound. Most urban cats are using Ken Smith's , MTD's or Fender type basses.You can get by with a de-tuned 4 string (Eb or D) But a lot of players opt for 5 or 6 strings. Being the rebel that I am, I used my 6 string Roscoe and got nothing but complements on my sound. But in the end, the bass is not as important as the feel and groove of the music. Because in church, your main job is to user in the spirit. what ever you use to do that is ok

 

[AMJBASS]

I use a Stingray for most of the Gospel I play. If it is older Gospel(especially for recording) I will bring out a P-Bass from time to time. Most any bass will work, obviously some are better. A P-Bass isn't the most ideal for Urban Gospel.

 

[GODSENT]

I use a peavy cirrus and a tc electronics bg500...best amp EVER btw...

 

[T-MOST]

I use my Smith EG5 (with 19mm spacing) most of the time. However, I have also used several jazz basses (like Sadowsky & Fender) that worked great. Currently I use a Xotic XJ5 and it does a phenominal job!

 

[Reggiep]

I use my Stingray5 or Carvin B50, and once in a while my Carvin LB76P. But I agree with those that say most anything will do, just feel it and play under the annointing!

 

[puremusic]

Yamaha TRB 1005 with Fatbeams and SX Jazz 5 with Audere pre through a GK rig.

 

[bottomzone]

I alternate between my Smith Black Tiger 5 (gets the most use) and my Peavey Cirrus 5. They both sound great through my EA Micro 300/Phil Jones Bass 6B.

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

 

[39-Bassist]

I play a P-bass and a Jazz. Love the tones and both have found their sounds in the Gospel music I play. Just my feelings.

 

[Mike Hazelbaker]

I don't see why any bass wouldn't work as long as it isn't shaped funny like a flying v or something wierd like they use in rock.
The sound is mostly from the amp anyway....to me its whatever you like "Different strokes for different folks".
My wife and I are aSouthern Gospel group named "Called" and I play a Peavey Dyna Bass with active electronics and I love it but others may like something different....to me it all depends on what you like.

 

[Dan Knowlton]

I use a Ken Lawrence Brase 5 most of the time, but do alternate with a MTD 535 and a Lakland 55-94 - all of them do the job well, but I just feel more attached to the Brase.

BTW, I've seen everything from a trashed "I've been hosed" to a $8K Fodera used - it is not the bass, it is the player!

Dan K.

Well, things have changed a bit - both the Brase and the MTD are gone. I actually cut way back on basses - Regenerate M5 (avatar), the Lakland 55-94 (my wife bought it for me) and a Warmoth Deluxe 5 fretless. The other bassists at church use basses that range from a Squier 4 to an Alembic.

And it is STILL the player, not the bass!

Dan K

 

[Reggiep]

Well, things have changed a bit - both the Brase and the MTD are gone. I actually cut way back on basses - Regenerate M5 (avatar), the Lakland 55-94 (my wife bought it for me) and a Warmoth Deluxe 5 fretless. The other bassists at church use basses that range from a Squier 4 to an Alembic.

And it is STILL the player, not the bass!

Dan K

Agreed...

 

[Haji]

The funniest part is that while my brother (Dan) has divested himself of basses, I've been acquiring...although mine are generally cheap and all mine together aren't worth what his Degenerate is.

I'm keeping my Sterling SUB SB4 set up rather traditionally in case the opportunity to play in church comes up. A couple Thunderbirds, a really beat up Ibby 5 string and the pointy headstock Charvel and Jackson are a little distracting for church.