4000 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 In his own words (from a Guitar Player interview by Bill Milkowski, Aug 1984), when asked why he likes the old Fenders so much: "the old Fenders really have a punch, and not just a treble punch either. More like clear low mids; plus, they're real quick. You can play that fretless real fast. And I feel real comfortable with these. I've had lots of people make basses for me, and I own different sorts of them. I've probably owned over a hundred in my life, but none of them sound like these old ones." He then goes on to say " One of the main reasons I use these same old basses is because I've worked so hard and so long on the road - forever - that to get another new instrument at this point, I really feel like I would have to learn how to play it from scratch. I mean, I know everything about these basses of mine, every bit of chicken grease and drop of sweat that's ever been on them". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossie Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 [quote name='4000' post='1330936' date='Aug 7 2011, 01:54 PM']In his own words (from a Guitar Player interview by Bill Milkowski, Aug 1984), when asked why he likes the old Fenders so much: "the old Fenders really have a punch, and not just a treble punch either. More like clear low mids; plus, they're real quick. You can play that fretless real fast. And I feel real comfortable with these. I've had lots of people make basses for me, and I own different sorts of them. I've probably owned over a hundred in my life, but none of them sound like these old ones." He then goes on to say " One of the main reasons I use these same old basses is because I've worked so hard and so long on the road - forever - that to get another new instrument at this point, I really feel like I would have to learn how to play it from scratch. I mean, I know everything about these basses of mine, every bit of chicken grease and drop of sweat that's ever been on them".[/quote] Spot on, didn't know about this interview. Must be true about eating fried chicken before a gig and not washing his hands then. Although, he was renowned for his wind ups. I've got the Jaco book and it's a good, if somewhat tragic, read. I have allways played by ear and done a reasonable job most of the time, however, I have just started to get my head around theory and am brushing up on my reading skills. As a result I decided to learn some of his stuff and I have to say, whilst I allways thought he was genius, I hadn't really appreciated how cleverly put together his stuff really is. shall we start one of these on Jonas Hellborg then? (I like his playing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) [quote name='ossie' post='1331462' date='Aug 7 2011, 10:18 PM']shall we start one of these on Jonas Hellborg then? (I like his playing). [/quote] Well, Jonas has used a few basses over the years. Various Wal, Status, Warwick, Sound of Sweden basses etc etc. But I have to say that his Status signature model was the best sounding bass of the lot by a long shot. Absolutely incredible tone, and a massive influence on my sound. Edited August 7, 2011 by Chris2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='chrismuzz' post='1329421' date='Aug 6 2011, 12:07 AM']It may not be the best gear in everyone's opinion, but in mine, it sure is! The sound, feel, and playability just work for me.[/quote] and at the end of the day, that is the only thing that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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