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"Problem" with jazz(genre,not jazz model)

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NordyFan99

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Apr 8, 2011
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#1
Hey..
I got a problem that I really like jazz from all kinds...
I also like fusion!

Now,the problem is that I really like slap style,but also really like fingerstyle.

I like bass players like Anthony Wellington,Anthony Jackson,Jaco,Marcus Miller(kind of funk,but still),and Mitsuru Sutoh(ex-member of T-Square),Yoshihiro Naruse(Casiopea)......
And I keep on finding more and more bass players in jazz and fusion that I really like.

Now,why is there a problem?
Because I don't know how to get a bass that will "cover up" all these kinds of bass playing.

Slap,fingerstyle,fretless...Just don't know what to do!

Now,of course you can tell me to just have 2-3 basses that will cover up this whole thing..
The problem is that I can't afford 2-3 basses.
I'll probably need 1 bass-that will be as versatile and will cover up all these.

The problem is that I really like Anthony's(both Wellingtong and Jackson) sound,and they use humbuckers(A. Jackson actually uses most of the time only 1!)...
As the others use single coils.
As Jaco and A. Jackson uses fretless,and the others don't.


Do you have any suggestion for a bass,that will not cost me WAY TOO MUCH $$$$,and that will quite cover up most things?

Thanks!:hyper::hiding:
 
#6
Get some sort of 5-string with some soapbar/humbucker-style pups. As for budget, I'm not going to tell WHAT to buy. Lots of good brands out there and a lot of them are putting out QUALITY instrumnets.

Want to slap? Ignore the Yamaha Attitude. Can't handle many strings? Don't get a 6'er or beyond. Like a slim neck profile with 2 pups? Get a Jazz. Like the P sound but want the occasional jazz tone? Get a PJ config. Want a fretless? Get one. Find what's right for YOU.
 
#7
In the end I'll find what's right for ME.
Right now,I'm just asking for suggestions.

It can be helpful even if you just throw good bass brands that you believe that I can find something that will be interesting there.

I was thinking of getting a 6 string bass(also to be able to play some A. Jackson stuff),and just because I like it.
Currently I have 4 string PJ cheap bass and I don't like it.
The only good thing about my bass is the neck.
Except that...meh.

And I think I can let go of the fretless,Jaco and A. Jackson stuff sound good also on a fretted,yet I still need something that will fit all..
 
#15
Ive found that finding my voice on the instrument requires me to play a 4 string jazz bass ('74 jazz) .... it took a long time but it really become my instrument. I know every dent, bump and sliver of wood on it and it contributes to my sound. To have your voice come through find "the one " instrument that really can do what you want and stick with it.. It may take a while but it is worth it. best of luck
 
#17
I agree with getting a nice versatile bass that uses soapbar or humbucker pups. If you also like J sound pick soapbar bass that does nice J like sound rendition to you as well. If you also lile P pup sound get soapbar pup bass that also does nice P like sound even if its a bit more of as modern P like sound. Active preamp equipted bass pref with 3 band but at least two is also good for that versatility and for getting either the P or J like sound variation. If you want lots of versatility you need a bass with lots of useful versatility. In the end, when you have found your own voice you'll mostly use that bass with controls at a given setup with 1 or 2 mian alternate settings for the pup blend and eq section.

Wanting freted and fretless suggests getting a doubleneck fretted and fretless bass. Maybe you'll get lucky and find suitable one used or new. Occassionally these can be found online in kit form to. Ive seen kit versions that look like unassembled galvestons sell for $300 and under.

Ibanez does make a nice soapbar pup fretless version of sr300. At their cost of $300 it and a fretted version would run you $600. Then you got two imo very nice basses for less then a lot of people pay for a single bass.
 
#20
GrapeApe said:
I think way OP is trying to say is: "What is the best bass for jazz?"
Click to expand...

LOL!

To the OP: Like loads of other people have already said, try a nice jazz. they can pretty much do anything and are pretty damn easy find, haha. Tetsuo Sakurai (ex-Casiopea bassist) is actually who inspired me to try them and now I love 'em. You can easily cover everything you want with one bass (minus the fretless, lol), you just have to find the one that fits you best. I strongly recommend against any bass with 2 pickups close to the bridge based on the examples you gave. Also, a 3-band EQ would probably help you funk around with your tone even more if you want to.
 

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