Help me please

[lonote]

I wasn't trying to be a wiseass, sorry if it came off that way. I meant that your technique might be the problem and, essentially, agreeing with the person who suggested lessons.

 

[gcb34]

I think some lessons would do me good. Maybe fallin' into some bad habits or something. I probably haven't been tested as much as in this current band either so that could be part of it. Maybe thinking in the back of my mind that I just spent way o much money on this bass plays a part too.

 

[silverburst]

How much are you playing? An hour a day? More? Less?

 

[Elemeninki]

Perhaps you should take up the oboe.
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+1
Oboe and bass is the way forward.

 

[Metal Mitch]

I play mostly hard rock/classic rock stuff.

P-bass, Ric, or T-bird through an SVT.

Why can't I find the bas that will keep me happy?

You have too much money.

Seriously. Sell everything, buy a MIM P-bass and just live with it. If that was all you could afford you wouldn't think about it.

 

[TrooperFarva]

How are the setups on the basses that you play? Maybe all you need is a proper setup.

 

[HeGone]

I've gone through so many basses. I can't find MY BASS. I play mostly hard rock/classic rock stuff.I use my fingers but occasionally use a pick. I've had Ibanez, BTB SR, Yamaha BB414, BB3000, TRB5, Fender, Pbass USA, Frank Bello model, Gibson Thunderbird, Blackbird, Musicman Stingray 4 and a couple Stingray 5's, BC Rich Warlock, ESP TA500 Tom Arraya sig., Hohner 5 string, Warwick Vampyre RockBass, Peavey Grind, Millenium, SX Pbass special, Schecter Stiletto Studio-5, Most recently a Rickenbacker 4003. Why can't I find the bas that will keep me happy? Any suggestions? I need help! I think I prefer 4 strings now. I've built a few from parts too.
If anyone can give me some suggestions without breaking the bank I would very appreciated.

Thanks

What, no quarter-scale basses on that list? Why not try a EB-3, EB-0, etc.? I've had a 1966 EB-0 for over a decade, and even though I recently got (and am digging) an SX P/J, the fat tone and smaller fretboard of the Gibby is still hard to beat. Of course, it may not be as comfortable to play fingerstyle.

 

[Baird6869]

I have owned Gibsons, Fenders, Charvels, Jacksons, SX, Ibanez, Music Man, etc. And my Sadowskys are the best basses I have ever played.

A used Sadowsky can be found for $1700 or so and to me are worth every penny.

If I was in your shoes, I would find a music store that has a liberal return policy and try a bunch of different basses.

 

[gcb34]

I probably play on average 90m minutes every other day. And have rehearsal 2X a week. Set up maybe. I gotta try different strings too I guess. I always seem to end up with D'Addario round wound.