Why ???

[Bluwaterbob]

Aight guy's, I've been around for a while and though I'm really only a recreational bassist at best I'm still a bassist thru and thru. But I got a question : Why, in the last 5 or so years is it that anytime you see a video or live TV, is the bassist playing a P bass (or one that looks like it) ????? And, if that's what it takes for a pro bassist, WHY the hell would you spend $3k + on a bass of a different flavor ?? Just another FAD period? There was a time when if you saw a Funk group, the bassist was probably playing an Alembic or the likes.... and a washburn or Jackson on the Metal scene..... Anybody ???

 

[Geri O]

Please don't.

You'll find out if you search "Precision". You'll find plenty.

 

[Wisebass]

Hi Bob

I'm really only a recreational bassist

Is that legal?

may the bass be with you

Wise(b)ass

 

[Gorn]

Do you think about this a lot?

 

[jd56hawk]

Aight guy's, I've been around for a while and though I'm really only a recreational bassist at best I'm still a bassist thru and thru. But I got a question : Why, in the last 5 or so years is it that anytime you see a video or live TV, is the bassist playing a P bass (or one that looks like it) ????? And, if that's what it takes for a pro bassist, WHY the hell would you spend $3k + on a bass of a different flavor ?? Just another FAD period? There was a time when if you saw a Funk group, the bassist was probably playing an Alembic or the likes.... and a washburn or Jackson on the Metal scene..... Anybody ???

I see very few P bass videos.

 

[Bluwaterbob]

Do you think about this a lot?

No, Just an observation.
i'll keep on with what I like

 

[Bluwaterbob]

Hi Bob



Is that legal?

may the bass be with you

Wise(b)ass

... Only in a few states ...........

 

[mdogs]

Seriously? This, again?

 

[Watchootognbout]

The majority of bass players play certain types of music.
That demands a certain sound.

 

[jlepre]

Look at my avatar.

 

[Bodeanly]

Yes, a precision bass is all it takes to be a pro bassist. I also have a bridge to sell you. The bridge is from a j bass tho.

 

[ThinCrappyTone]

In trying to discover whether I agree or disagree with the original post I realized, just like the majority of people, I never never even look at the bass player is doing, playing or wearing. Unless its shorts. In that case **** that heathen!

 

[LuckyScott]

I see Jazz basses all the time, but maybe because I play Jazz basses.........

 

[Stewie]

I turned the gas up a wee too high under the skillet this morning. My eggs got crunchy on the edges. Why do you suppose this is?

 

[4001]

Why, in the last 5 or so years is it that anytime you see a video or live TV, is the bassist playing a P bass (or one that looks like it) ?????

Because P-Basses are the "industry standard" bass.

 

[TheReceder]

What is this thing that people call a p bass? I've never heard of them. Are they as good as those other ones that people always talk about... I think they're made in Iban.

 

[nilorius]

Just my opinion - i hate presicion as design, as the sound.

 

[Thumpin6string]

I guess it matters what type of music you watch. I very seldom see a P bass in the stuff I watch. I think that is because they don't have enough strings.

 

[AndyPanda]

Why, in the last 5 or so years is it that anytime you see a video or live TV, is the bassist playing a P bass (or one that looks like it) ?????

There is video and live TV that shows the bassist? That's news to me!

 

[sikamikanico]

I'll just add that you can spend $3k+ on a P bass too. Vintage or new...