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What type of bass do you use more...

Discussion in 'Ask Justin Meldal-Johnsen' started by MrBorisSpider, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. Jun 29, 2008 #1
    MrBorisSpider

    MrBorisSpider Inactive

    May 8, 2008
    Seeing as how you cover a great deal of music in your live and session work, what sort of bass do you find yourself using more: a split-coil/p-bass style, a jazz-style or a bass with a humbucking pickup(s)?

    I've always heard that basically if you have a precision and a jazz bass, you have pretty much your sounds covered, but I noticed you play with an ecclectic mix of instruments.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2008 #2
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
    P bass.

    That's the number one.

    Then hollowbodies with whatever, then jazz, then humbucking. Probably in that order.

    JMJ
     
  3. Jul 3, 2008 #3
    Juniorkimbrough

    Juniorkimbrough

    Mar 22, 2005
    Mississippi / Memphis, TN
    Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses
    justin, care to share a bit more about what type of P bass you use? newer P, vintage, non-Fender?

    kinda curious because I know you have the guys who swear by the vintage P's then the others who say it really doesn't matter.....i'm starting to lean towards the latter after owning a few mid 70's P's although I know there are still ones that just "have it" regardless of age.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2008 #4
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
    I use all kinds of P-Basses. 60's, '70's, 90's, brand new. The new ones are sick too, particularly my Olympic White/rosewood/tortoise that the Custom Shop did for me. It's about 90% as my '66, and my '66 is to die for.

    Sea Change was recorded with my reissue Starfire, and my '99 American Standard P-Bass. Check the tone, it's awesome.

    Best,
    JMJ
     
  5. Jul 4, 2008 #5
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    That's the truth! Especially "Paper Tiger." That little gliss lick you do at the end...that makes my nips hard!
     
  6. Jul 4, 2008 #6
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
     
  7. Jul 5, 2008 #7
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I meant it as a compliment ;)