What is the most versatile bass that's not a straight Jazz, P-Bass or MM and hasn't been moded?

A Wal or a T-40?

 

Master volume and tone, 3 way switch for neck/both/bridge, 3 way switch for series/single/parallel bridge pickup. Nordy neck and Duncan bridge.

I have yet to think to myself "I wish it would do....."

 

Any bass with 2 PU's, Vol, Bal,Treble,Mid,Bass.

 

Alembic Series I or II

 

I think the question should be which basses arent very versatile. I can do close to the same with many of mine, except the Hoffner copy.

 

G&L L-2000

 

I'll second the Peavey T-40 and nominate the Sire M7.

 

Good choices.

At the same price point, I'll throw in the oft overlooked Fender MIM Deluxe P Bass Special (Active).

 

They are Musicman, but not a Stingray which is what I think you may have in mind when posting...

Big Al SSS or Reflex HSS

 

MusicMan Caprice
G&L L2000
Peavey T-40

 

+1 Ernie Ball Musicman Big Al

 

PV T 40 and Cirrus.

 

Peavey T40 or Millennium Plus with the J/MM pickups.

 

fender roscoe beck?

 

Ibanez PJ. Active/passive, 3 band eq, 24 frets, slim neck width, nice build.

 

Absolutely. I tried one of these at a local pawn shop. I was amazed at the wide palette of sounds available. I know there is a model that has passive/active switching for even more versatility. The noiseless pickups sounded pretty good, too.

 

It's an Alembic with Series II electronics. Any sound that you need is in there. In fact, I'm not sure a P or J could be considered all that versatile , really. I'll add this... for versatility, you need at least a 5 string.

 

Yep.