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This is an interesting bass.
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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ahh, come on, we all know tone is in the fingers! Or is it the tonewoods? I forgets.. hehe hehe
I wanted something like that after hearing this guy play one, Charlie Tumahai, in Bebop Delux.
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Yup
Huge long-time fan here of BBD and Charlie. Helluva bass player. I often post some of his stuff as examples of really funky playing showing up in unexpected places. I give you "Shine":
Chris Squire did that in the late 60's.
Chris Squire's Fender
Anyone ever do this to a P-Bass?
Fender should issue a Chris Squire Signature model
You can see it in this video (@ 0:39), although I don't think it was used in the recording.
It can also be seen in the video for 'Then', played by Tony Kaye.
I think he used it on 'Sweet Dreams', 'Time and a Word' and 'Lucky Seven'.
Chris Squire's Fender
Anyone ever do this to a P-Bass?
Fender should issue a Chris Squire Signature model
You can see it in this video (@ 0:39), although I don't think it was used in the recording.
It can also be seen in the video for 'Then', played by Tony Kaye.
I think he used it on 'Sweet Dreams', 'Time and a Word' and 'Lucky Seven'.
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I faintly remember a builder here on TB who had built several basses configured that way for his own stable - same ‘51 style bodies and double scpb p’ups - with some fancy paint and pinstripes. I can’t remember who it was, though. I can barely remember what I had for breakfast.
Love the groove and sound he’s getting out of it.
But I know a lot of it has a to do with how he plays it. Super efficient plucking technique and a light touch on the fretboard. Classic funk style too. Plenty of spark and sass without ever getting gimmicky. Everything in there is being played for a reason. Most excellent drummer too!
I’m super impressed!!!
(And I definitely need to start get my butt in gear and start practicing more.
)
But I know a lot of it has a to do with how he plays it. Super efficient plucking technique and a light touch on the fretboard. Classic funk style too. Plenty of spark and sass without ever getting gimmicky. Everything in there is being played for a reason. Most excellent drummer too!
I’m super impressed!!!
(And I definitely need to start get my butt in gear and start practicing more.
)
Every pickup is a bridge pickup, some are just closer than others.
I thought about doing that, but decided to go this direction with my Squier CV50's Preciaion
(Edited) Never mind - that was the binding I saw at 5.5-6 seconds, so I don't see it either.
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Creston is a cool guy who makes great instruments, but this is the first bass of his that has given me serious gas. Whoa!
This one is pretty crazy: https://www.tribeguitars.store/p3-series
Would be extra interesting if you could use the outside two pickups together.
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