How do you play your J-bass?

[mikedyermusic]

I think it's a great sound, but if you're trying for the Jamerson vibe, two things could make it a bit more period-appropriate.

1) Foam or palm-muting to lose some of the sustain. The note should get out of the way as soon as you hit it.
2) It has a little too much jazz growl. I would try playing over the neck pickup or roll the bridge pickup off a bit. And maybe play a bit harder.

Nice job.

Thanks man I totally agree. I've been thinking about trying to use foam recently and I wasn't thinking too much about my right hand positioning so I'll definitely try that out.

 

[clodhopper]

Could anyone give me some feedback on the tone I've been getting out of my J Bass? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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Very nice. Full and punchy. Are you using flatwounds on that clip?