Hi, I have a question about a Fender P-BASS.
is the p-bass good to play all styles music ?
specialy Metal and Blues.
Thanks
is the p-bass good to play all styles music ?
specialy Metal and Blues.
Thanks
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P-BASS
- Thread starter LuchoMazzeo
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I can say it's an absolute for blues - but I never play metal so cannot comment about it.
Frankly, the P is the ground zero upon which all other basses are judged though.
Frankly, the P is the ground zero upon which all other basses are judged though.
Only the P-bass's with anodized aluminum pickguards are good for metal.
Don't confuse the lad - everyone knows that the diamond plate stainless steel is really the best.
P-Basses fit into so many types of music. But some styles are defined by other basses as well.Hi, I have a question about a Fender P-BASS.
is the p-bass good to play all styles music ?
specialy Metal and Blues.
Thanks
I'd suggest you go to You-Tube and check out videos of Metal Tunes by bands you like and see what those musicians are playing. That may help you. BUT: If you love the look & tone of a Precision, it will work just fine too. It may take some EQ'ing but they are sturdy, reliable and plentiful basses.
There is no such thing as "good for metal" per se. It all depends on what kind of tone you like, your technique, what is the overall sound of the band, the mixing etc. In the right hands, a P-bass i s the best bass for heavy metal. Steve Harris, for example has earned the name of one of the best heavy bass players by playing p-bass.
I was beaten to the Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) example. He's been known to rock a P-Bass for a very long time. So much so, he has his own signature bass.
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Why do I get the idea that someone is just a bit tired of these sort of threads ? 
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Why do I get the idea that someone is just a bit tired of these sort of threads ?
No, I meant that the OP should post in each of these threads, as soon as possible.
P is a solid metal bass. It doesn't look as metal as a Thunderbord or a Schecter, but it sounds amazing and will drop into the mix nicely. I am a metal head and have owned a few P basses over the years and they are definitely good metal basses. Is bass "X" better? That varies depending on the player.
