My Number One

[Nakoatron]

Here’s my number 1 after a few beers

 

[definenredefine]

I love all my basses equally.

...

But, in truth, this is (probably) my number one -

I bought this from GC online. It was listed as a Fender Highway One. It wasn't. In truth, it's (likely) a Squier body with an MIJ Fender neck. I put a generic high mass bridge and block inlay stickers on it. Plays great, sounds awesome.

 

[bassbrad]

My #1 for 40 years now is Taz a 1982 Carvin LB50 Koa Stereo Bass my partner in rhythm and crime and former world traveler.
That said I also have a bunch of #2 basses depending on my mood, the feel, sound or just something different that also get a lot of play. Currently my Gibson EB14 5string in Hi C is getting the most play as I need a bright modern sound with a lot of articulation for a modern R&B Funk project that has a lot of slap n pop. For more classic tones and the ballad I'm using my Peavey Dyna no longer Unity LTD PJ or Squier VMFJ. I'm also producing and mixing the project.

Next month who knows which bass will be close at hand.

 

[FishDub]

This is just a quick appreciation post for my number one, The Mutt, The Machine, The Howler.

Just two gorgeous chunks of Swamp Ash, sealed in Tru-Oil, mated to a mid-90’s Mexican Jazz neck, complete with cigarette stains on the headstock and chewed up where the strings clack off the bottom of the fretboard.

Gotoh 201 bridge.

She’s been through multiple electronics swaps, is currently loaded with an EMG Geezer.

just the best pal a guy could ask for. Let’s hear it for the number ones!

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Not sure why my photos keep getting docked but here is my #1- 1983 L2 #813

 

[MycooLeeyun]

Does putting a jazz neck on a P Bass affect the tone of the P much?

 

[gmarcus]

 

[gmarcus]

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

 

[ELG60]

#1 5'er:

#1 Four banger:

 

[burgerdj]

I love all my basses equally.

...

But, in truth, this is (probably) my number one - View attachment 4675301

I bought this from GC online. It was listed as a Fender Highway One. It wasn't. In truth, it's (likely) a Squier body with an MIJ Fender neck. I put a generic high mass bridge and block inlay stickers on it. Plays great, sounds awesome.

+1 for the Hum shirt!

 

[definenredefine]

+1 for the Hum shirt!

Why thank you!

 

[gmarcus]

 

[Stranger Danger]

 

[stretch80]

One number one from the guitar family, and one from the violin family. The canine family is downstairs so what she doesn't know won't upset her. Number one electric is a Reverend Mercalli 5. Just a great sounding bass.

 

[billiam5billion]

Does putting a jazz neck on a P Bass affect the tone of the P much?

Does putting a jazz neck on a P Bass affect the tone of the P much?

Not at all, in my experience. Electronics and strings are the biggest factors.

 

[billiam5billion]

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That’s super cool

 

[Shaggai]

You can see on the fretboard where the bass has made its money. I aspire to have a fretboard with such wear.

 

[Stranger Danger]

That’s super cool

Thanks!

 

[billiam5billion]

You can see on the fretboard where the bass has made its money. I aspire to have a fretboard with such wear.

Lol I never really noticed before you mentioned it but yeah I definitely live on those frets a lot. Nobody ever accused me of noodling up high.

 

[MdC64]

2011 Fender American P. Purchased new in 2011. Always been a fantastic beast of a bass…even with stock pickup. Recently installed a SPB-4 pickup…it is now more of a fantastic beast.