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Jazz vs P-Bass vs Stingray Vs rickenbacker

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#41
Really tough call between a p and j bass but given only one choice, I would go with the jazz bass. I would certainly miss the bridge pup tone and the classic jazz bass sound clarity with both pups on... on the other hand nothing is as smooth as the pbass <3

These are sincerely my two for ever basses and I fell in love with them since I first played them.

Gladly sold my stingray5 hh for it.
 
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#43
Gizmot said:
It's interesting to see all the various comments and preferences.

My comments - give me anyone of these except the Fenders. Although they never did me wrong, but my playing and sound improved when I stopped using them.

If you want a Fender type bass, another one worth checking out is G & L. They have a broad range of models with an incredible selection of finishes and other options that let you get precisely what you want.

I also love my Rics - I've played one for decades and the tone and workmanship are simply fantastic.
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How did you're sound and playing improve when ditching fender
 
#45
Tough call. I love my Ric and could live without my J. I just got my SR 4H and I'm pretty sure my P would win out, but I haven't played the SR or the Ric in a live band setting. There's an outside chance the SR could be the last one standing, but the P is the most likely.
 
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#48
matty4string said:
What's wrong with rays in your opinion
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I know my reason is, that I had otherwise excellent ray, just the g-string was so weak sounding it was practically a 3-string bass.

As the one, I'd had to choose my diy. And regret it the minute I'd need my double bass. Would kill the the joy of playing, and then I would go back in to photography.
 
#52
matty4string said:
Last time I checked a rick price point is right in line with any USA fender or EBMM
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But I can get a second hand bass for waaaaay less that doesn't have the bridge problems and truss rod(s) problems. I'm the type of guy who buys things second hand mostly and this is just logical. Also, I have tried a 4001 quite recently and while I can say it was unique in its sound, it was underwhelming compared to the other basses I tried in the shop. And lastly, I just don't like the triangle fret inlays' looks.
 
#53
Lachlan Legge said:
But I can get a second hand bass for waaaaay less that doesn't have the bridge problems and truss rod(s) problems. I'm the type of guy who buys things second hand mostly and this is just logical. Also, I have tried a 4001 quite recently and while I can say it was unique in its sound, it was underwhelming compared to the other basses I tried in the shop. And lastly, I just don't like the triangle fret inlays' looks.
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Agreed
 
#54
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I think I know where my loyalties lie... But if the world supply of 9V batteries dries up then something along these lines (sans frets) would do it..
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#55
Don't like the triangle inlays? This is solved by picking a 4003s instead of a regular 4003. I don't want to be stuck with just one bass I just love them all for different aspects. I chose the Ric tho as my 4001v63 blows all jazzes and precisions straight out the water and I never liked Musicman instruments.
 
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#57
Killed_by_Death said:
If it "ain't never gonna happen", then when is it going to happen?

ain't never = not not ever = some time

I'm also guessing from the intention of the statement that you've never owned a G&L ASAT or L-2X00, because they can cover a LOT of different timbres.
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Man, what is it with some of you G&L guys? It ain't always about you.

I'll try to elucidate (look it up)...

Actually, no, I won't. Yer on yer own...
 
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