Other basses to consider?

[salmon256]

If you want one that is all that matters.
You can be fine with just one bass - get what you are feeling ask about it here.
But don't impulse buy b/c some strangers on the internet told you to do so - trust me I think we have a strong problem with that today trusting strangers online...

 

[Gervais Cote]

For me, for the songs you play, nothing to add.

If you absolutely want to spend cash, a Little Warwick for your U2 songs would be cool but not 100% necessary when you have a good jazz bass that cuts in the mix IMO.

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

Just. Don't. Go. There. (Like the poor hapless folks who hide in the attic or basement in a trite horror flick). But... If you MUST... I've got about 3 dozen basses I'd consider parting with, and on this forum I am not alone in that!

BBB

 

[RGerhart]

Hmm...where to start here...

 

[Danny C]

I've seen a few recommendations for a semi hollow body, I agree. I have an over full palette of choices in any direction, but I have been gigging the semi hollows for the last year or so and loving the tone. I've been able to make them work in a very broad scape of tunage so I'm having fun, which is an important part of what we do. Warwick Star bass, Reverend Dub King, Fano GF4, Hofner Club are my offerings in that area. Enjoy whatever is in your hands.

 

[InhumanResource]

I gig mostly with EBMM (Stingray, Sterling), Fender (Jazz, Precision) and occasionally Thunderbird. Projects include a 90s cover band, U2 tribute and Steely Dan tribute. Looking to explore other basses I may be missing out on...

Are any of those fretless?

 

[stringthrough]

For a change of pace, try some mud, mudbucker that is.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...8IP2lSpfPDRbT4ArveBoCY8gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Rdore2000]

Explore boutique brands like Vigier, Status, Wal, Alembic etc. Each with their unique take on the bass guitar!

 

[TheReceder]

I don't know if you've got a bass that you can do a 90 degree outdoor gig or not, but I always like to have something I can sweat all over and not worry about it. (Peavey foundations)

Right after I read your post I thought, Rickenbacker, but what do I read in the very first reply (unfortunately, typically not a sweatworthy bass).

 

[Tj smith]

No you’re good. Ebmm Sterlings are the best .

 

[mdogs]

To me, there are 4 main tonal variations that standout above the rest: P, J, Stingray and Rick. I also have a Tbird, a Gibson EB4 (2014 for clarification's sake), I have a Sire D5 that I replaced the pickup with a Novak Gold Foil (sounds incredible) and then I have some Laklands that vary from dual humbucker to dual J pickups. The Tbird and the Gibson EB4 are in a different sound group that I like a lot, but I am not sure they belong up there with the first 4 I mentioned. I am also not a huge fan of humbuckers on a bass expect for Musicman.

 

[TonyP-]

I gig mostly with EBMM (Stingray, Sterling), Fender (Jazz, Precision) and occasionally Thunderbird. Projects include a 90s cover band, U2 tribute and Steely Dan tribute. Looking to explore other basses I may be missing out on...

You are only missing out if you feel like your current paint brushes are not allowing you to execute your craft the way you want.

Here is my questions

Do you feel any particular limitations with your gear?

Is there something that sounds a certain way that you always wanted to explore?

What, (if anything) do you feel you are missing?

 

[Thir13teen]

I gig mostly with EBMM (Stingray, Sterling), Fender (Jazz, Precision) and occasionally Thunderbird. Projects include a 90s cover band, U2 tribute and Steely Dan tribute. Looking to explore other basses I may be missing out on...

I'd throw a Spector into the mix & also don't be afraid of graphite necked instruments like Modulus, Zon & G. Gould basses.

 

[logdrum]

G&L to complete the Leo Heritage -- then 2nd mortgage brands, Fodera, Alembic etc

 

[Mike Vee]

Maybe a G&L

 

[Danny O Danny]

+1 for a hollow body (such as an old Harmony H22) or semi-hollow body (such as a Guild Starfire, Reverend Dub King, Epiphone Rumblekat, etc.)
Also a fretless, if you don't have one already. My favorite fretless is a Rob Allen MB-2 because it can do the sustained "mwah" thing but can also do a decent approximation of an upright.
It doesn't seem like either of these would be useful in your current projects though.

 

[Nedmundo]

I like the recommendations for a semi-hollow, short scale, or fretless. But if you're staying in the 34" scale solid realm, I agree with those suggesting a G&L with MFD pickups. I'd narrow it down to one of the dual humbucker models, either L-2000/2500 or M-2000/2500. They are incredibly powerful and versatile. I've had my M-2500 since 2014, and I'm still amazed by how fantastic it is.

I'm sure the new JB MFD is great too, and if it's released as a five-string I'll want one, but I think the L or M series models will add more to your arsenal.

If you decide on a fretless, one of these G&Ls would be a great option too, but in that case also consider the Kiloton. It has a single MFD humbucker in a spot that's great for fretless IMO, i.e., similar to a StingRay.

 

[cataract]

What’s your budget?

 

[banikek]

I’ll suggest a bass VI variant. Especially if you do any songwriting. I find mine to be inspirational, makes me play differently, and experiment with “bass” sounds. I’ve played it out live for a couple of songs but probably wouldn’t replace one of your gigging basses. Great home studio tool. Different. Fun.

 

[jd56hawk]

I gig mostly with EBMM (Stingray, Sterling), Fender (Jazz, Precision) and occasionally Thunderbird. Projects include a 90s cover band, U2 tribute and Steely Dan tribute. Looking to explore other basses I may be missing out on...

You might want to consider a Reverend Thundergun