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warm cutting bass.

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by MCBTunes, Mar 1, 2005.


  1. Mar 1, 2005 #1
    MCBTunes

    MCBTunes

    Dec 17, 2004
    Martensville, Sask
    is there such a thing as a warm cutting bass?

    Basically. I play with my riends who play heavy stuff/Punk. and I need to cut through them and be heard... so MM Sterling is the obvious answer right? BUT. I dont really like a lot of highs/trebly sound in my bass. Thats whatdoes alotof the cutting though, so am I stuck in a sticky situation or what?

    What kind of things should I belooking for?
    Around here we have....

    Dont list any boutique stuff though :) I'm kinda hopeing to stay in the 1000 range. Would a fender jazz w/ a pickup upgradedo it? Ormaybe a Music man with a pickup change?
     
  5. Mar 1, 2005 #2
    r379

    r379

    Jul 28, 2004
    Dallas, Texas
    I have an ash-bodied, maple board P bass which, when strung with D'addorio nickel-wounds (.050-.105s), will do that very well. Depending on your amp and EQ setings, of course.

    Edit: Now that I think about it, you can do that with a Jazz, too.
     
  10. Mar 1, 2005 #3
    popinfresh

    popinfresh

    Dec 23, 2004
    Melbourne, Aus
    My sterling (ROSEWOOD fretboard) is nice and warm yet cuts through alot. I'm running it through a warwick amp and SWR (Soon to be a Mesa 1516B) speakers.
     
  14. Mar 1, 2005 #4
    seanm

    seanm I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize! Supporting Member

    Feb 19, 2004
    Ottawa, Canada
    You can never go wrong with a P bass :bassist:
     
  18. Mar 2, 2005 #5
    PilbaraBass

    PilbaraBass

    Jul 19, 2004
    Gladstone, QLD, Australia
    +1 or get yourself a MIA Jazz with the S1 option.

    I played a Fender Jazz Deluxe 5...it was nice and warm...and had a nice growl, too...but for me...I love P-basses...love them!....
     
  22. Mar 2, 2005 #6
    Ben Clarke

    Ben Clarke Liquidating to fund a new business. Buy My Gear!

    Jan 6, 2005
    Western NY
    The Sterling will do that. If it's too trebly, turn a knob. It will depend on the gig & the room, so don't overanalyze it. Go with a bass that feels good, but is versatile enough to adapt.
     
  26. Mar 2, 2005 #7
    fremenblue

    fremenblue

    Jan 8, 2003
    Eugene, Or.
    Musicman SUB active.

    Fender Precision, and think of maybe modding if you need more cut added, like maybe a Rio Grande Pitbull or Dimarzio Model J to the bridge. Not, strictly speaking, necessary, but :D what the hell man. Gotta live some.

    Either of these have plenty of warm and plenty of cut. Either can be had/done for well under a grand.