Pros and 'Unusual' Basses.

[Handz Solow]

I don't know about a Boss multi effects unit, but he does use a Boss Looper which may look similar from a distance. I saw him at Guitar Center. He did a session and explained, verbally and hands on, how he uses it. The next week I bought myself the Boss RC 300 Looper (although he uses the smaller unit. I think it's the 30 or something)

He uses a gt 10b boss multiple effects go to Invalid Link Removed -and-equipment

 

[Handz Solow]

Thanks.

We all grew up with these instruments but when they were first released they were considered quite space age and revolutionary.
The were unlike anything else.

 

[Handz Solow]

And those room are where my 4004 Laredo or my two Martin Keith Elfins can work some magic in.

Not the Martin kieth Elfins!! Nooooo!!

 

[Handz Solow]

Not the Martin kieth Elfins!! Nooooo!!

I bet they have to run for cover when you open the case and say " say hello to my little friend!!)

 

[Handz Solow]

I forgot about graphite reinforcement rods in the neck. That is a tangible improvement to the original design.
As far as I know they have little or no effect on tone and they make the neck more stable.
Active tone circuits are not nesacarily better. Noise canceling is an improvement I'd say. Other than that I don't think any quantifiable " improvements " have been made. I agree that there are companies who make Fender style instruments with higher grade materials and attention to detail but in most cases the listener won't notice. If you are more inpired to make music with an insturment built to such high standards with a tone that you love and is appropriate for the music you play great. For many of us Fenders fill the bill.

 

[Handz Solow]

The Fender Bass is a lot the colt 45 pistol. A classic industrial design, function and form. Still in production today.
Most auto pistols use the same mechanisms and look quite similar. Sure you could get a glock ( kinda like a stienberger )
Or a gas operated desert eagle but many still Cary the 1911 Colt 45 .

A sadowsky is slot like Kimber .45 "race gun" the colt design built to higher standards with the best components.
A bit more accuracy and wow factor for three times the price.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I don't know about a Boss multi effects unit, but he does use a Boss Looper which may look similar from a distance. I saw him at Guitar Center. He did a session and explained, verbally and hands on, how he uses it. The next week I bought myself the Boss RC 300 Looper (although he uses the smaller unit. I think it's the 30 or something)

Thanks for the useful information, very much appreciate learning what our favorite bassists use to help supply their tone.

My post, though, was about seeing Victor plug a hat (specifically, a fedora) into his FX.

 

[Jeff Scott]

We all grew up with these instruments but when they were first released they were considered quite space age and revolutionary.
The were unlike anything else.

Time, and improvement, marches on................

 

[Jeff Scott]

Not the Martin kieth Elfins!! Nooooo!!

Yeah mon! They blow away any Fender I have owned, and that is quite a few over the decades. My first bass was a late '60s Jazz Bass. You?

 

[CL400Peavey]

Personally I think Sklar and Nolly got it right with their signature models.

 

[wvbass]

I agree I think there are many pros who know little about the technical specs etc
Of their equipment. I know some people can't believe victor Wooten plugs his fedora into a boss multiple effects unit. They wish he used a bunch of boutique pedals like they do.
Id rather be complimented on my playing than that elusive perfect tone,

I certainly don't believe that. In fact, I don't ever recall seeing Victor with one.

His setup:

Now to track down one of him plugging the hat into the Boss...

Thanks for the useful information, very much appreciate learning what our favorite bassists use to help supply their tone.

My post, though, was about seeing Victor plug a hat (specifically, a fedora) into his FX.

Victor Wooten wearing a fedora while playing a Fodera is the best part of the last five pages. Unfortunately, the joke went right by everybody except a moderator.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Victor Wooten wearing a fedora while playing a Fodera is the best part of the last five pages. Unfortunately, the joke went right by everybody except a moderator.

Hard to tell in that photo (to me) but I thought it looked more like a pork pie hat.

 

[wvbass]

Hard to tell in that photo (to me) but I thought it looked more like a pork pie hat.

You are probably right, but a pork pie is just a couple dents away from being a fedora.

I wish my Fender was just a couple dents away from being a Fodera. I keep denting it, but it hasn't turned into one yet.

 

[Baird6869]

Victor Wooten wearing a fedora while playing a Fodera is the best part of the last five pages. Unfortunately, the joke went right by everybody except a moderator.

I though Marcus Miller wore the Fedora and Victor played the Fodera?

Crap, I should have bought the hat instead of the bass. Be a lot cheaper.

 

[theinfamous]

I forgot about graphite reinforcement rods in the neck. That is a tangible improvement to the original design.
As far as I know they have little or no effect on tone and they make the neck more stable.
Active tone circuits are not nesacarily better. Noise canceling is an improvement I'd say. Other than that I don't think any quantifiable " improvements " have been made. I agree that there are companies who make Fender style instruments with higher grade materials and attention to detail but in most cases the listener won't notice. If you are more inpired to make music with an insturment built to such high standards with a tone that you love and is appropriate for the music you play great. For many of us Fenders fill the bill.

I'm glad you're having fun paraphrasing the same thing you've said 50 times and antagonizing everyone.

You refuse to acknowledge OBVIOUS tangible improvements by other manufacturers simply because you don't like them.

I prefer my Carvin to a Fender pretty much all the time because I can get a lot more tones out of it than a standard jazz or p bass, and I don't think I will ever feel very pressed to buy a Fender for that exact reason.

 

[Handz Solow]

Yeah mon! They blow away any Fender I have owned, and that is quite a few over the decades. My first bass was a late '60s Jazz Bass. You?

My first bass was a late 60s eb3 custom

 

[Jeff Scott]

What was custom on it, I don't recall that as a model?

I knew a guy in the very early '70s who had a EB3L with the slotted headstock. Never really got on with Gibby short scale basses. The only Gibby I ever owned (besides the two RD Artist guitars - oops, there's that word again ) was a mid '70s Jetglo black Ripper I bought new back then.

 

[Handz Solow]

What was custom on it, I don't recall that as a model?

I knew a guy in the very early '70s who had a EB3L with the slotted headstock. Never really got on with Gibby short scale basses. The only Gibby I ever owned (besides the two RD Artist guitars - oops, there's that word again ) was a mid '70s Jetglo black Ripper I bought new back then.

Its custom because it is white with gold hardware and also a les paul type switch rather than the rotary type seen on most. It has custom on the truss rod cover. From what i understand white was on available as a custom. It is entirely stock.It belonged to my father. It is a nice contrast to my jazz bass with fat beams,Short scale with med. Light flat chromes.

 

[Handz Solow]

Its custom because it is white with gold hardware and also a les paul type switch rather than the rotary type seen on most. It has custom on the truss rod cover. From what i understand white was on available as a custom. It is entirely stock.It belonged to my father. It is a nice contrast to my jazz bass with fat beams,Short scale with med. Light flat chromes.

Its custom because it is white with gold hardware and also a les paul type switch rather than the rotary type seen on most. It has custom on the truss rod cover. From what i understand white was on available as a custom. It is entirely stock.It belonged to my father. It is a nice contrast to my jazz bass with fat beams,Short scale with med. Light flat chromes.

 

[Handz Solow]

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