The way bass "should" sound

[DJ Bebop]

What a ridiculous and subjective question. It is like asking what piece of art is the right art? To indicate that one bass tone is the right one fundamentally ties the hands of the musician, throws out a huge array of music styles and genres, and for all intents and purposes narrows the mind to a point where creativity is completely stifled. All you have to do is look at this member's Forum name to see that his mind is already closed to diversity. I would go so far as to throw out the term "Tone Racist".
Music should have no limits, borders, absolutes, or "rightness". The lack of rules in music is what makes it great.

So, you think that's happening here?

 

[DJ Bebop]

Bob Babbitt

 

[Bebo]

Everything played by Richard Bona, Jimmy Haslip and Jimmy Johnson.

 

[Attilla D]

I like it when the Bass is not only holding down the low stuff, but able to be melodic over the guitar also. This example is one of my own songs, just above rough studio cut quality. This is a 1984 Ibanez RB-850 thru a Marshall 400w Integrated head in a small studio here in 'Vegas. It was a 3 pc. band called Vindicator circa 1991-92-ish. Live, it was brighter, a bit. I do Bass & Vox on the track. For me, this is how Bass should sound.

 

[Andythefat]

Obviously, the Bass has to serve the song, in every way.

This is Jerry Jemmott doing just that, and I love it.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

So, you think that's happening here?

Where's the eyeroll emoji? I even said in the original post that there's no right answer. If TJL can't handle people expressing preference, he probably shouldn't be posting here. Also, to compare having tone preferences to racism is a big insult to people facing real problems. And no, I don't like slap. But the name is a joke. Chill out. It turns out I do like everything from bright punk tone to a warm vintage sound. So no, my mind is not "closed to diversity."

I can't find the original post you're quoting otherwise I'd report it.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

I also question the reading comprehension. The word "should" is in quotes for a reason.

 

[Jeff Siddall]

Didn't see any Jimmy Johnson here so...

 

[TravStaff]

there are quite a few for me, one of my all time favorites Paul Simonon London's Calling right after that Duff on Rocket Queen

 

[DJ Bebop]

Where's the eyeroll emoji? I even said in the original post that there's no right answer. If TJL can't handle people expressing preference, he probably shouldn't be posting here. Also, to compare having tone preferences to racism is a big insult to people facing real problems. And no, I don't like slap. But the name is a joke. Chill out. It turns out I do like everything from bright punk tone to a warm vintage sound. So no, my mind is not "closed to diversity."

I can't find the original post you're quoting otherwise I'd report it.

The way bass "should" sound

Oh and this, per your request

 

[consectaneus]

Lately it's this:

 

[DJ Bebop]

Lately it's this:

I love this!
Having said that, most of these isolated track things surprise me. Like this one. I think Chris is one of the greats
but, this, isolated, sounds like me thrashing around at home

 

[jcarlin]

Love Les Claypool's tone on this whole album.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Obviously, the Bass has to serve the song, in every way.

This is Jerry Jemmott doing just that, and I love it.

Another favorite of mine, with this time, Wilbert Freeman on the bass guitar.
I loved the open quality of the recording and the front head off the bass drum sound

 

[DJ Bebop]

Kim Deal

 

[Kinky Afro]

That Ken Smith tone.

 

[nooffswitch]

Here's an old jewel. Bass should absolutely sound like that.
80's tone better than 80's clothes.

Yep...exactly. both bass and guitar....

 

[nooffswitch]

That Ken Smith tone.

yep...exactly. Georgous!

 

[nooffswitch]

Bob Babbitt

now...that's not fair. Gladys is what every singer should sound like and 'leavin' may be the best song e'er written... i may or may not be listening to every version of this song on youtube all night long...

 

[Doug4321]

Lee Dorman (on the in a gadda da vida album)

Marcus Miller (his great slap tone).