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punchiest bass?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Aenema, Nov 11, 2001.

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  1. Nov 11, 2001 #1
    Aenema

    Aenema

    Apr 18, 2001
    Michigan
    look for tons of punch. truck loads of low-mids. i tried sting rays but didnt like the slap tone. cirrus basses... alls i can say is wow. any other basses you would suggest checking out that have tons of punch?
     
  2. Nov 11, 2001 #2
    Ari Schor

    Ari Schor

    Mar 3, 2000
    Montreal
    Rickenbackers
     
  3. Nov 11, 2001 #3
    Mike

    Mike

    Sep 7, 2000
    Cali
    Spector and Status. Both have a blistering punch (at least the ones I've owned have.)
     
  4. Nov 11, 2001 #4
    Dirty Road Cola

    Dirty Road Cola Guest

    Sep 8, 2000
    Gainesville, FL
    Zons and Status. I'd give the edge to the Status, though.
     
  5. Nov 11, 2001 #5
    Tumbao

    Tumbao

    Nov 10, 2001
    FL
    Your favorite bass with an AGUILAR On-board active preamp.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2001 #6
    basstastic

    basstastic

    Sep 3, 2001
    Run far run fast
    j-bass

    or

    warwick ss ii

    imo, but then again, i could be wrong
     
  7. Nov 11, 2001 #7
    Chris J

    Chris J

    Feb 20, 2001
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    I've heard some people say that a Carvin with the right options can be extremely punchy.
     
  8. Nov 11, 2001 #8
    EString

    EString

    Nov 20, 2000
    Los Altos, CA
    I don't even know what punchy is. To me, it just seems like a silly term because everyone has their own definition. There is no "punchy factor" that can be quantified.

    The best way to find the bass you like is to go out and play basses yourself.
     
  9. Nov 11, 2001 #9
    Freakapotamus9

    Freakapotamus9

    Jun 20, 2001
    Nebraska
    Spector :) and RIC. :)
     
  10. Nov 11, 2001 #10
    leper

    leper

    Jun 21, 2001
    anything with a carbon fiber neck
     
  11. Nov 11, 2001 #11
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    Modulus and Musicman
     
  12. Nov 11, 2001 #12
    Robert B

    Robert B Somewhere under the rainbow Supporting Member

    Jan 21, 2000
    Rittman, OH, USA
    If by "punch" you mean a big percussive "thump" on your attack (rather like getting hit in the chest with a pillow), I suggest the humble P bass.
     
  13. Nov 11, 2001 #13
    gweimer

    gweimer

    Apr 6, 2000
    Columbus, OH
    I'd go with a short scale, like an old Gibson EB-3, or even a Danelectro Longhorn.
     
  14. Nov 11, 2001 #14
    alexssandro

    alexssandro

    Jun 7, 2000
    Houston, Texas
    A good jazz bass has a punchy slap tone to my ears.

    (It's funny how the same adjective can mean so many different things to so many different people.;))
     
  15. Nov 11, 2001 #15
    Aenema

    Aenema

    Apr 18, 2001
    Michigan
    i mean the pillow hit you in the chest kinda punch. not low end. im talkin low-mid. i have a jazz bass and the cirrus kills it as far as punch goes. i do like the slap tone of my jazz bass but the finger style has no balls. the cirrus has way more nuts.
     
  16. Nov 11, 2001 #16
    EString

    EString

    Nov 20, 2000
    Los Altos, CA
    If punch is just a percussive attack, then you can make any bass punchier; just pluck harder.
     
  17. Nov 11, 2001 #17
    Aenema

    Aenema

    Apr 18, 2001
    Michigan
    yeah i know that. but the cirrus has lotsa low-mids which makes it sound kinda like a drum bass. thats my definition of punch. you dont have to slam the strings to get good punch out of it. light finger style is really punchy on this beast.
     
  18. Nov 12, 2001 #18
    Usul

    Usul

    Apr 16, 2000
    Valley Springs,CA (Sierra foothills)
    Hmmm...........

    No expert here but....

    I think that a lot of the "punchy" sound you you crave you can dial in youself by adjusting your amp.
    Also fiddle with the tone knob(s) on your bass.
    My P can get punchy to the max just by cranking up the tone knob.Just my observations.Usually the mid/highs are what give you the punchy tone.
    Diffeant strings can help too.:cool:
     
  19. Nov 12, 2001 #19
    Usul

    Usul

    Apr 16, 2000
    Valley Springs,CA (Sierra foothills)
    Of course if you want punchy out "da gate"!!.....

    Rickenbacker or MusicMan Stingray. :D
     
  20. Nov 12, 2001 #20
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    i don't agree. the rickenbacker is not the most "punchy" bass around. if you are interested in passive basses go with Fender Precision. otherwise i suggest you a bass equipped with bartolini pickups and electronics.
     
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