That's it right there. If you love classic P-bass tone (like I do) you've got to have a Precision (or two). But if that's not your tone, no reason to own one. (And if a studio producer insists on your using one, borrow one from a friend.)
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Is bassist-life possible without a Precision?
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That's it right there. If you love classic P-bass tone (like I do) you've got to have a Precision (or two). But if that's not your tone, no reason to own one. (And if a studio producer insists on your using one, borrow one from a friend.)
You sound like a real open-minded guy.
Whatever dude, bass is meant to be felt, not heard.
I picked up a '96 MIA P bass a few days go. I have always wanted a P for a long time and really like this one, but I imagine I could do just fine sticking to my Modulus Flea. Both are amazing basses really.
As arrogant as that statement appears to me, that's exactly what happened to me after my first 12 years of playing without a P.
Of course life is possible without one. Just like life is possible without legs. Or sex. Or...
You sound like a real open-minded guy.
+1
I'm all for open mindedness and playing what you want to play, but I'm anti-P in the sense that it doesn't work for me where others may like it. But being a fusion player, I like modern tones. However, I've done my share of pop stuff and my Kubicki, Status and Spector basses have all fitted in nicely. Are you telling me that Bass Viking's Ken Smith puts you off him?
Hmm,
Just bought my first MIA P Bass. I don't see how I survived without it all this time. No More searching for " The Sound" Just strap on a P Bass and I'm there. I thought that Buying a Wireless system wa a good move, Buying a P Bass was the best move I've ever made.
Just bought my first MIA P Bass. I don't see how I survived without it all this time. No More searching for " The Sound" Just strap on a P Bass and I'm there. I thought that Buying a Wireless system wa a good move, Buying a P Bass was the best move I've ever made.
GAS is like blue balls, it'll haunt you until you satisfy it with exactly what you want.
Get the P.
Get the P.
Absolutely. For my playing style, and the tone I go for, a P just doesn't fit the bill.
I have nothing against 'em, in fact, in some settings, I can't imagine any other bass working. Just not for me.
I have nothing against 'em, in fact, in some settings, I can't imagine any other bass working. Just not for me.
P basses IMO can be used for anything, but sometimes it's nice to have a more modern tone, that's why it's good to own something that is hi-fi and a classic p to cover all bases (no pun intended)
Some songs just sound better w/P-bass. Listen to early U2 songs like "With or without you" sound - great w/p-bass. Early Elvis Costello "Pump it up" & "Everyday I write the book." The "Queen" sound and many many others. There are other good basses as well, but the P bass has its sound. The P-bass will have a place in history for sure.
yes it is but its filled with jazz's instead. To me alot more comfortable to play, and you can almost get the P sound with series/parrallel switch.
Well, Fender has recently started to make a 5-string version - it sounds like a good old P-Bass should, with the additional benefit of a B-string. Definitely worth checking out.
Suggesting that a bassist must have a certain type of bass is like saying that an artist must have a certain type of brush, or a car a certain type of engine. It's nonsense.
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