Is The P-Bass Thing Altering Your Brain?

[Celtic59]

Bassists are a funny lot, especially with the "P-word". Just get a P-bass and an SVT w/8x10 and everyone will be happy. I recommend EVERYONE do this ASAP. One big happy family.

 

[mikeyjm2]

Amen! I have to remind myself of this periodically. TB is a world unto itself.

Yes, this. I'm still relatively new to it but at times, if I'm reading it in the living room I'll let out a snort and my wife by now knows to just ask, "is it your bass forum?". The first few times I tried to explain and I just got the blank stare. Just as long as she understands that this is the best forum for metal it's all good.

 

[DavC]

in the 40+ years that I've played bass , I've never played a P-bass at a gig ... !! they where all J types ...

I've had a few P's ... even now I have a MIA HotRod P/J ... it's wearing Ti flats ...!

 

[Nobody]

I think about P basses and P bass threads a lot but I'm still completely normal.

 

[mikeyjm2]

I will attest to nobody's normalcy.

 

[Humbled]

Having read the first several posts... um... before I invest any more time reading...

Does this ever thread become in anyone's estimation:

1. Informative
2. Witty and Clever
3. Hilarious/Funny

Along the course of it?

I'd really appreciate the heads-up.

Thanks.

 

[BassinCT]

I have a pretty dry sense of humor......this thread was just intended as a light-hearted poke......

next time the bear gets poked, he needs to remember to read the OP before posting.

 

[LifeIsBass]

No. Generally not fond of P basses. Actually, I'm not fond of any Fender-like or "vintage" designs though I will admit that sometimes that is the tone that just "fits" and I very occasionally do desire those tones.

To me, basses are like cars. Just my opinion, but modern designs are just so much better in nearly every imaginable way. Even with that said, would it be cool to drive a car every once in a while from say, the 50s through the 70s? Sure. Would I want it to be my "everyday" car? NO.

 

[petrus61]

No. Generally not fond of P basses. Actually, I'm not fond of any Fender-like or "vintage" designs though I will admit that sometimes that is the tone that just "fits" and I very occasionally do desire those tones.

To me, basses are like cars. Just my opinion, but modern designs are just so much better in nearly every imaginable way. Even with that said, would it be cool to drive a car every once in a while from say, the 50s through the 70s? Sure. Would I want it to be my "everyday" car? NO.

What are some of the imaginable ways that designs are now better? I honestly can't think of a single thing that could be called an actual design improvement by any other maker. Some elements may be personally preferred, but actual improvements over the fundamental design are few and far between and there's a counter argument for every single one.

 

[Humbled]

I didn't poke any bear.

Swore a vow in Boy Scouts regarding a life lived eschewing bear poking.

 

[SteveC]

To me, basses are like cars. Just my opinion, but modern designs are just so much better in nearly every imaginable way. Even with that said, would it be cool to drive a car every once in a while from say, the 50s through the 70s? Sure. Would I want it to be my "everyday" car? NO.

Petty good analogy. I like my Roscoes and I like the modern updates on my van. I sometimes think it would be nice to have a '66 P or a '66 Mustang, but neither would be my main player or ride.

 

[scourgeofgod]

Petty good analogy. I like my Roscoes and I like the modern updates on my van. I sometimes think it would be nice to have a '66 P or a '66 Mustang, but neither would be my main player or ride.

So Roscoes are the tricked out vans of the bass world then?

 

[yakmastermax]

I'll admit I'm a bass newb but I love my P-Bass because it sounds and feels like nothing else. My first and only other bass is an active Ibanez SR500. The SR500 is very tonally versatile and the neck is amazingly thin.

The P-bass just has this organic growl and thump that that Ibanez doesn't have. I literally can't get the Ibanez to sound like the P-Bass. Furthermore I'll admit I'm a sucker for looks. My MIM Fender P-Bass just looks balsy.

 

[Humbled]

My Cousin poked a bear in a van once.

 

[SteveC]

So Roscoes are the tricked out vans of the bass world then?

Well, I don't know if that's a great analogy but coming from a soccer dad I suppose.

 

[scourgeofgod]

I'll admit I'm a bass newb but I love my P-Bass because it sounds and feels like nothing else. My first and only other bass is an active Ibanez SR500. The SR500 is very tonally versatile and the neck is amazingly thin.

The P-bass just has this organic growl and thump that that Ibanez doesn't have. I literally can't get the Ibanez to sound like the P-Bass. Furthermore I'll admit I'm a sucker for looks. My MIM Fender P-Bass just looks balsy.

I'm going through this right now with my buddies old, messed up Affinity P. I showed it some love and now I seriously think it sounds better than my EMG equipped, 2-band eq Schecter C-4. It just has more balls and a surprisingly good tone. Schecter sounds sterile and fake by comparison.

 

[Gaolee]

Having read the first several posts... um... before I invest any more time reading...

Does this ever thread become in anyone's estimation:

1. Informative
2. Witty and Clever
3. Hilarious/Funny

Along the course of it?

I'd really appreciate the heads-up.

Thanks.

No. Absolutely not.

 

[Humbled]

Cerebral even?

Maybe?

 

[mikeyjm2]

Does this ever thread become in anyone's estimation:

1. Informative
2. Witty and Clever
3. Hilarious/Funny

I don't know about 1 - 3 but...

4. A way to kill time at work on a Friday

Yup. Check.

 

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