karlbbb

In my tired stupor I made my orginal post come across a little unclear/uncoherant/rude etc. I do apologise. What I'm actually after it what kind of elements make up that sound. Is this a typical TRB sound? It sounds really tight in the low notes, and I realise the studio probably helped a little, but I've never managed to get such a nice tone (having played 4 years I still don't know how to make a great tone).

I don't want a complete rip off, but I like the tone is this vid: Is this tone likely to actually come from the violin bass? I'm guessing if so it's tuned BEAD as theres a lot of Low C action in here. Would a P bass be my kind of bass to be looking at in future? Cheers, Karl

Just to chip in, very nice amp. AND, the bass player from The Coronas has also let me play through his amp! It was awesome.

[quote name='Terra' post='746967' date='Feb 16 2010, 10:37 AM']I'm actually tempted despite having just bought the TRB! £80 is so cheap! Where are you based?[/quote] I'm all the way up in Wigan! Here's the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63999"]original sale topic[/url] from when I bought it not too long ago. I really enjoy playing the bass but my car gets me around and to work so I guess I'd rather have that working the most! Quick edit to sort out the link.

I have a Harley Benton 6 string (budget model) that is actually quite nice, decent tone with a nice B string. I'm about to put it up for sale on here as I need the money towards a repair on my car, it'll be £80 but I won't ship. Could be a possibility just to get your hand in?

I keep thinking I'll buy a Squier Classic Vibe Jazz as my next and main bass, but then I also see the the Vintage AV4 in white and love it. I like the overall look of the Squier the best, but love the unsual "take" on the Jazz by Vintage. I'd also have another V940, THAT was a nice bass!

Dragged to a McFly gig a few years ago at the MEN, was expecting pop junk (went with the girlfriend at the time) and lots of girls screaming. There were indeed lots and lots of girls screaming their heads off, but the band were remarkably tight and put on a good show, so I ended up enjoying it!

Thanks again for the responses. My two exposures with each was lending someones Fender P (I can't remember if it was MIM or MIA) that I used in a punk band (only for a recording) and my Jazz experience was the Squier Deluxe Active V that again was used only in recording and during rehearsals in a soft rock band (I posted an mp3 in the recording section of the forum). The P felt at home in the punk band because of the attack of the tone, and the Jazz felt a lot smoother for the rock band, it felt "right". As mentioned, I do play a lot of punk and love the tone of a P, but I'm looking at broadening my horizons as it were, and often wonder if me buying a Jazz will leave me in good stead for future tonal options. Decisions, decisions....

How do Precisions sound with the tone rolled back? I have it stuck in my head that the P will always have the top end "clank" that you can get by playing hard/with a pick. I do like to have quite a "smooth" tone every now and again. Thanks to all for suggestions!

[quote name='BIG.J' post='587597' date='Sep 2 2009, 03:55 PM']Hi Karl! Must admit having never thought i would own or even play either i love my Precision, Simply for its simple setup - One Volume pot & one Tone pot! Can't go wrong. My Jazz is easier to play with a slimmer neck but it took me a while to find my sound using the seperate volume control's. The Classic Vibe models look and sound great, Good luck, Justin.[/quote] [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='587605' date='Sep 2 2009, 03:58 PM']Get the one that feels right in your hands - otherwise your appraisal of each's advantages is sensible enough. I'm guessing a Precision might feel better to you if you've been playing 5 strings - bigger neck.[/quote] I don't think neck sizes will be a problem as I can play on anything really, although I feel a touch more comfortable on a Jazz neck!

Hey all, I currently have no bass, but hoping to get one around Christmas time. Squire Classic Vibe seems to be the best value and around my price range (about £250). I'm just stuck as to which one to get! I mostly play punk and rock songs, but I've recently been listening to a few 70s hits, Grease soundtrack etc, and realising how good the basslines are and that I need to learn some! My ideal tone would be something similar to the songs "You're The One That I Want" and "Greased Lightning" from the Grease soundtrack, but I wonder which one to go for? The Jazz seems more versatile but the Precision seems to offer more of a punch to the sound! I've always played 5 strings but I'm just going to stick with 4 now and learn my way around the bass properly. What would you choose? Cheers, Karl

[quote name='Machines' post='557979' date='Aug 1 2009, 06:19 PM']The headstock lets those AV's down for me, love the look from there down. I might be able to get one for review actually..[/quote] Did you mange to make any progress with getting an AV4+1 for review? Still hoping to get one as soon as possible but I need a new laptop first (and looking to buy a MacBook Pro isn't going to leave me with a lot free )

[quote name='thedonutman' post='569026' date='Aug 14 2009, 02:01 PM']Is it me or does this song have crazy amounts of low end? It might just be my speakers/Youtube's audio compression but it sounds a lot bassier than I remember.[/quote] YouTube always has a boost effect on the bass, but to be fair, in the intro/chorus he's riding the low D's and C's.

Very nice for the money. Nice feel to them, nice sound, slap switch is great. Get one!

[quote name='Machines' post='557979' date='Aug 1 2009, 06:19 PM']The headstock lets those AV's down for me, love the look from there down. I might be able to get one for review actually..[/quote] That'd be great if you could give one a decent review! AV4+1 would be ideal as that's what I'm after can't seem to find anything other than the specs around the net.

[quote name='ped' post='557745' date='Aug 1 2009, 01:05 PM']That looks gorgeous... rarely do I see a take on the Jazz shape which 'works'. Tasty.[/quote] I agree! They also have it in a sunburst too. Can't decide between them. They have the same colours for the 4 string (AV4) and also a lovely white with a black pickguard. I just wish they did the 5 string in it.

A played a Vintage Stringray copy the first ever time I played bass. And my first guitar was also a Vintage. I've had two Vintage basses, and will have my third asap.

Looking through the Vintage range, I have infact decided that my next bass will be the Vintage AV4+1: