The basic flaw in the p-bass

[DanBass81]

It's amazing that something with such a basic 'flaw' has stood the test of time and remained pretty much unchanged since 1957.

Hmmm.... makes you wonder how many people find it to be a problem.

 

[guy n. cognito]

Listen to Moving Pictures he gets almost the exact tone from the Rick and the Jazz.

Yes, because Geddy's tone is so "e"ffected and over-processed that the bass is almost irrelevant.

 

[bigmoosepi]

it
a one trick pony and you need a good amp to make up the difference.

A good amp is more important than a good bass anyway, so this statement is meaningless.

 

[Nobody]

It's funny because it's true.

Oh good another "P basses aren't perfect." / "YOUR WRONG P BASSES ARE PERFECT! YOU MAKE ME CRY WITH YOUR LIES! LEO GOT IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! FLATS! SUNBURST! TORT! PRE-CBS! IT'S SQUIER NOT SQUIRE! EVERY SONG EVER RECORDED WAS DONE WITH A P BASS!" thread.

.....and yes I quoted myself...

 

[boynamedsuse]

This has to be one of the weirdest threads I've ever been on.

Then you must have missed the crazy girlfriend thread.

 

[taurus1]

Yes, because Geddy's tone is so "e"ffected and over-processed that the bass is almost irrelevant.

not true at all.
he uses a very basic rig, doesn't even use amps live, no pedals at all.

 

[Floyd Eye]

not true at all.
he uses a very basic rig, doesn't even use amps live, no pedals at all.

Dude, get real. Geddy's live rig is anything but basic. And it is extremely processed.

 

[taurus1]

Dude, get real. Geddy's live rig is anything but basic. And it is extremely processed.

a passive bass, Sansamp RBI preamp, Palmer speaker simulator, Avalon U-5 Di.
you call that extreme processing?

 

[dkelley]

Hmmm ... So which is it? 2 analog boxes with great simple emulations and an industry standard di? Or tons of effects that make the bass irrelevant?

 

[Echovox]

What does any of t this have to do with a precision bass? Someone kill this thread already please!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[guy n. cognito]

not true at all.
he uses a very basic rig, doesn't even use amps live, no pedals at all.

Wow. Here's a hint: just because you can't see a rig on stage doesn't mean there's a rig......


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[mellowinman]

Sheesh...how are you going to get fuzztone, duck quack, and rocket launcher sounds? Even an "all in the hands" type like me can appreciate a good fuzz/wah/flanger.

I'm a poor man. Please, Mr. Jimmy; don't get me obsessing about things I can't afford.

HAVE MERCY!!!

 

[taurus1]

Wow. Here's a hint: just because you can't see a rig on stage doesn't mean there's a rig......


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he was recently using an Orange Ad200 (as well), but I don't thing he's using it anymore, just the direct signal.
but hey, knock yourself out thinking he's over processed.

 

[JimmyM]

I can get a fuzz tone with my hands (dig in. a lot) and on my basses with parametric midrange controls, I can get a wah effect. No luck with the flanger.

You can get a grindy overdriven tone with your hands, I'll give you that. Tain't fuzz, though.

 

[JimmyM]

I'm a poor man. Please, Mr. Jimmy; don't get me obsessing about things I can't afford.

HAVE MERCY!!!

LOL! Eh, what do you care? You have a hot wife

 

[Tom Howland]

There is no flaw with a P-Bass.
Just the people who play them.
The P in P-Bass stands for perfect.

 

[miles'tone]

There is no flaw with a P-Bass.
Just the people who play them.
The P in P-Bass stands for perfect.

THE END.

We hope you enjoyed the story folks it's been a great journey.
Take care driving home now.

Thank you and Good night!


(credits roll to much applause, fade to black)

 

[peledog]

LOL

Sigh

 

[idoru]

Worth posting these links, as nobody else has:
http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/lemme/
http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/lemme/table.htm

Great discussion on resonant frequencies and a handy graph to help you choose capacitors when making a DIY Tonestyler.

 

[Salamenster]

THE END.

We hope you enjoyed the story folks it's been a great journey.
Take care driving home now.

Thank you and Good night!


(credits roll to much applause, fade to black)

I was kinda hoping for this to be the end.