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New bass... or do I really need one?

#41
9YGBass said:
Good question. Mostly tone. I dont hate what I have, just looking for better, I guess.
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One of bassdoms dirty little secrets is that most of your tone is in your fingers. Try shifting your picking/plucking hand's anchor point toward/away from the bridge by an inch or so and see if you can't get closer to what you hear in your head. You may want a different bass, not because it's intrinsically better, but because its ergonomics lead you to more naturally do the right thing. Or you may improve your awareness and technique to the point where it doesn't matter.
 
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#44
Bass V said:
I tried a 404 on the basis of my great LTD B-50 and it's superb neck especially felt identical but the electronic pax on the 404 was pathetic at best, horrid tones, virtually useless, compared to my B-50 it went right back for a return on my money. I was shocked cos I really like the EMG HZs in one of my Peaveys and hoped for a similar result but, no way. since you have the 404 and dig it I'd suggest trying the B-50, they go very cheap and will last 5 lifetimes.
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I suppose this is gonna be a lost reply at this rate. However, I say if you're only rockin' one bass ATM, then yes definitely pick up a second bass (especially for a band situation). I use at least 2, one in standard tuning and another for half step/drop tuning. So much easier to work with than one bass in a lot of situations..

Also, out of the two Fenders I would certainly go with the Aerodyne, as it strikes me as much more qualified in where you're looking to improve on tone. Nothing wrong with the Blacktop, but I feel it's a bass that is similar to a T-bird w/ the way it's set up. The sound is literally thunderous in the low end, but not as easy to work with when it comes to mid/high end. Great choice for strictly rock or heavier music, but I think the Blacktop J (Dual P pickups) is a better contender against the Aerodyne.
 
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Thorsoundcore said:
I suppose this is gonna be a lost reply at this rate. However, I say if you're only rockin' one bass ATM, then yes definitely pick up a second bass (especially for a band situation). I use at least 2, one in standard tuning and another for half step/drop tuning. So much easier to work with than one bass in a lot of situations..

Also, out of the two Fenders I would certainly go with the Aerodyne, as it strikes me as much more qualified in where you're looking to improve on tone. Nothing wrong with the Blacktop, but I feel it's a bass that is similar to a T-bird w/ the way it's set up. The sound is literally thunderous in the low end, but not as easy to work with when it comes to mid/high end. Great choice for strictly rock or heavier music, but I think the Blacktop J (Dual P pickups) is a better contender against the Aerodyne.
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I still have the TBird for a back up and a hip shot down tuner on my ESP but I hear what your saying. i love the low end of the Tbird but it definitely loses the mids. Plus it doesn't play as nice as the ESP. I heard and read the Aerodyne plays real nice.
 

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