Hey, I've been playing bass for a while, and am looking to get something newer and better. I want something like a Fender Jazz, but tons of other people play them, so I'd like to go with something more unique. So, im looking at the Epiphone SG, and i like that. Any opinions on either of these basses, suggestions, anything at all? Thanx.
before you go out to buy basses based on looks, obviously u have to asses a few questions, first, what genre of music do you play, second; what kind of tone do you like, and then you can go about looking for a bass, for me, i play everything from funk, to solo bass, to punk and even some death metal, so for me a fender jazz suits me better than say an epiphone sg. but other than that i cant really say what type of bass is good for you without some basic info first
+1. Keep in mind, there's a reason so many people use the tried and true Jazz Bass. It's not purely cosmetics.
Most SGs are short-scale (less definition) and have a poor balance (neck dive). So, I say jazz by far.
dont just limit yourself to fenders and epiphones, remember there are many other basses that you may like more
ok, thanks for the help. I really like the classic look and sound of a Jazz, and had another question. I've heard some people say that you can't really play rock on a fretless, and was wondering where they were coming from.
You can't?! Could you ask those people what I have been doing for the last couple of years? I thought you could. You can do whatever you want with whatever you grab.
Oh yeah, the original question. By Epi SG, are you talking about the less-than-$200 Epi EB-O? I have one, and several Jazzes. We all know what a Jazz sounds like so I'll concentrate on the Epi. It's a one trick pony. It has a good fundamental but has no treble at all. None. It's a fun bass to play as it's tiny. I play in a 60s group and use it occassionally, usually for encores. If, by chance you're talking about the Epi EB-3, I had one of those too, serious neck-dive. doesn't matter what it sounds like the neck-dive is extreme. Putting a long-scale neck on a short-scale's body is a huge mistake.
My sons friend has an Epiphone SG. It has a VERY limited range. I would buy a Jazz first. I'd be bored to death with only the SG.
my drummer has an Epi SG and for a complete beginner that's just messin around, it's great, however i own a Fender Jazz and it (in my opinion) blows it completely out of the water. i would say go for the jazz, but of course it is all a matter of personal preference keep rockin bro
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