Who among us hasn't found ourselves playing a ZZ Top song and thought, "Man, I really need a 15-string bass to pull this off!"
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One bass to rule them all
- Thread starter DeanGallberry
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Lol! That’s why I said: “At this time”.
I’m still planning on buying a Lull PJ5.
I’m a dyed-in-the-wool P-Bass/PJ Bass fanatic.
My first good bass was a 1970 Sunburst/tort P bass with covers, mute etc. I primarily played P bass and nothing else except for a Ric here and there until about 1995 so I hear ya.
The one in my profile pic. 1987 Warwick Streamer Stage 2, with Dimarzio Model Js and a Hipshot Xtender.
If I had to I could do everything I need with my Roscoe Century 5.
He only played two or three strings during the video for that part of the show.
....which is right in line with what I think is needed for electric bass on most songs.
This one . Sire V3-5 . Nordstrand 60's wind pickups , Audere 4 band Classic pre with passive type control , Fender Deluxe high mass bridge and Gotoh Resolite tunes . It just fits me the best .
That's exactly how I think of such instruments -- fretted harps.
Probably not the ruler, but definitely in the king's court.
M. M.
M. M.
Narrow spaced headless NT 6 - there's nothing on the market quite what I want so it would have to be a custom that's an amagam of all the best qualities of the basses I have and really like.
I could also easily live with my cheapo Ibanez SR206 or the fancier BTB I already own as my only.
I could also easily live with my cheapo Ibanez SR206 or the fancier BTB I already own as my only.
I made myself. It came out well and does what I need.
20 years ago, the popular TB response would’ve been: Sadowsky.
It would very difficult to give up my Sadowsky Will Lee. It’s the most versatile bass I have by far.
I suspect a PBass and a Sadowsky will get the most response out of this thread.
Mine would be a G&L L-2500 with lightweight empress body, maple fretboard, quartersawn neck, and single-coil mode. For maximum versatility, I'd want either two volume knobs or a blend knob instead of the standard three-way pickup selector switch. This would require going through G&L's Custom Shop.
Why? I love G&L basses with MFD pickups, and occasionally need a five-string. My G&L USA M-2500 is phenomenal, but for a single bass I'd want the L-2500 for its passive operation, additional punch, and available single-coil mode. I'd also want it to be lighter, hence the empress body.
This would essentially combine the advantages of my two fives, the M-2500 and a Sandberg California TT-5 Superlight. The G&L has the quartersawn neck and firepower of MFD humbuckers, while my Sandberg has a lightweight empress body and maple fretboard, operates in passive mode, and offers single-coil tone.
Why? I love G&L basses with MFD pickups, and occasionally need a five-string. My G&L USA M-2500 is phenomenal, but for a single bass I'd want the L-2500 for its passive operation, additional punch, and available single-coil mode. I'd also want it to be lighter, hence the empress body.
This would essentially combine the advantages of my two fives, the M-2500 and a Sandberg California TT-5 Superlight. The G&L has the quartersawn neck and firepower of MFD humbuckers, while my Sandberg has a lightweight empress body and maple fretboard, operates in passive mode, and offers single-coil tone.
A different band or another time, it could be a different one. It is the only exact bass model/color though that I’ve owned twice and loved again. This is for reggae.
It’s not a P bass (with tort or any other pick guard) - I’ve been there before and learned my lessons.
if I had to make a choice quickly, it would probably be a Dingwall Z. I want a 5 string with active EQ. I’ve only played one, but fanned frets, the body shape, placement of the controls all felt pretty good to me. Since it’s a custom bass, it’s available in a plethora of finishes and other personalized tweaks.
if I had to make a choice quickly, it would probably be a Dingwall Z. I want a 5 string with active EQ. I’ve only played one, but fanned frets, the body shape, placement of the controls all felt pretty good to me. Since it’s a custom bass, it’s available in a plethora of finishes and other personalized tweaks.
