Every bass player that I could see who performed with each band and group at the Grammys was playing a P-Bass. I was surprised that no one was playing a "J" , which was telling.
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P Bass and the Grammys
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I was getting ready to post the same thing. It was a recurring theme...Fender P bass...fender p bass...fender p and on and on...need to have fender p!
I didn't actually see the Grammys, but I feel like the way modern popular music is going fits that P bass sound well. Little bit chunkier sounding then a J, and the fat low end sound seems to be pretty common in music that has come out recently.
True, but there was a diverse amount of genres , yet the P-Bass was played on all--makes me wonder what these bass players know that I don't.
There was also a Jack Casady Sig and and the bassist for Taylor Swift (she actually played a song I liked
) had a semi-hollow Epiphone.
I think all the P-basses reflect that current pop is less bass heavy than when funk really dominated. Current music has bass in a more traditional role, so Jazz basses and tabletop boutiques over a clarity that most current pop just doesn't need. That P-bass midrange is what they want.
) had a semi-hollow Epiphone.I think all the P-basses reflect that current pop is less bass heavy than when funk really dominated. Current music has bass in a more traditional role, so Jazz basses and tabletop boutiques over a clarity that most current pop just doesn't need. That P-bass midrange is what they want.
I know The Foo Fighters bassist uses a P-Bass with a pick and the bassist with Bruno Mars used one too
There was also a Jack Casady Sig and and the bassist for Taylor Swift (she actually played a song I liked
I think all the P-basses reflect that current pop is less bass heavy than when funk really dominated. Current music has bass in a more traditional role, so Jazz basses and tabletop boutiques over a clarity that most current pop just doesn't need. That P-bass midrange is what they want.
I agree with this.
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Hoping to see McCartney rock an 8 string boutique fretless tonight!
Bring on the Trabens and Mosers!
Bring on the Trabens and Mosers!
I don't remember. Was it maroon 5? It was right around when they played. Don't worry there will be more Rics!
I loved how the bassist could play so well while dancing so fast . Liked his red P-Bass too.
