My fav is a couple of Twin Beauties. USA Spector NS4s, one fretless (left), one fretted (right).
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Your favorite bass, ever?
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I've only been playing for a shortish while, and although I have 3 really nice basses (with a 4th on the way, which will make two Jazzes and two Ps), I don't have a favorite yet. I'm pretty comfortable that over the next few months one will eventually wiggle its way out of the pack, but I honestly don't know which that one will be.
But that's part of the journey, finding "my" sound and the bass that will best help me get there.
But that's part of the journey, finding "my" sound and the bass that will best help me get there.
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I truly appreciate all of my instruments but THIS is the bass they all aspire to be like
This one for me. It was handcrafted by Brian Ristola in 2008. I haven’t bought another bass since.
My 2010 Precision V is still my favorite. It’s just easy in any room or stage. I’ve never had an issue getting the tone or being able to work it.
My favorite is the Spector. My second favorite and one I’ll never sell is the Big Al because finding one like it is dang near impossible anymore.
for sentimental reasons.. Thanks, Mom!
This American Original precision I picked up from a fellow tb’er. Something about this one screamed out at me and is now my go to, my end all, my all time favorite instrument. It feels like home every second I play it.
My ‘54 P-Bass just plays itself. I have several basses that could be my number one, but the old 1954 P-bass always saves my ass with a deep thump and soaring highs. It can hold down the bottom and sit in the pocket with the drummer, but can jump out on top of the mix just by digging in.
Those Eagles are so cool! The Mockingbirds are too.
I saw Geezer Butler playing an Eagle live with Black Sabbath in 1982 on the “Mob Rules” tour. Once at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England, and about 5 months later in Salt Lake City.
A bunch of the London faithful were standing around, looking at the Tour Program before the show, asking each other what kind of bass was Geezer playing. I let everyone know it was a BC Rich Eagle, and just how great of basses BC Rich made.
Great looking wood! Fingerboard and top compliment each other nicely.
This. My mij 
Fender Jazz, medium scale.
Fender Jazz, medium scale.
Ahh, thanks! The credit goes to Brian on that. He was the one who suggested the fingerboard after I chose the wood for the top. I told him about the sound I wanted, and he suggested the Bartolini Deep Tone Quad Coils. I worried they might sound too muddy, but he absolutely nailed it.
I’m playing Hard Rock and Metal with a Dimebag worshipping guitarist, and it holds it’s own incredibly well.
I’ve read many times folks saying that Barts are “Too Soft” sounding. Totally the opposite with my bass. And it’s strung with GHS Pressurewounds. It cuts through like mad.
Right now currently my modified Ibanez Mezzo
This bass; I play it, gig with it (remember those?) and record with it. Pat Wilkins made it; I added the EMG X pickups. It's so much better an instrument than I am a player. Pat builds wonderful instruments. Simple as that.
