discreet Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Tried a Spector yet? Thhhpppp!! *Runs away* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1417261083' post='2618614'] Show me a genre of music without a stingray being used and I'll take that seriously [/quote] Rockabilly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Classical music? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I am seriously thinking I need a P Bass 4 as they are so versatile... Just about any gig can take a P and that is why they remain 'the' choice, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418124996' post='2627024'] Tried a Spector yet? Thhhpppp!! *Runs away* [/quote] No, but I like the look of the new US Helium basses. (just sayin') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1418134970' post='2627177'] No, but I like the look of the new US Helium basses. (just sayin') [/quote] Yes. And I'm going to derail the thread momentarily by posting a picture of a Forte4 SS Helium. So there! Thpp! Phwoaar, eh? Eh? Anyway, back on topic - P Bass or StingRay..? Neither, but if forced to make a decision... P BASS!! Edited December 9, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418133002' post='2627156'] I am seriously thinking I need a P Bass 4 as they are so versatile... Just about any gig can take a P and that is why they remain 'the' choice, IMO. [/quote] They're versatile in the same way that a hammer is; you can do many a DIY task around the house with a hammer & they are probably my number one bike fixing tool, but at the end of the day you're just hitting things with a blunt object. P's are great & do fit into almost any gigging situation but for me that's because the sound of a P fits into most genres. I'd still really like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418133002' post='2627156'] I am seriously thinking I need a P Bass 4 as they are so versatile... Just about any gig can take a P and that is why they remain 'the' choice, IMO. [/quote] And quickly as well. Very easy to get a workable sound with a P-Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1418127580' post='2627060'] Rockabilly? [/quote] [quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1418131226' post='2627127'] Classical music? lol [/quote] I was kind of thinking genres where other brands of bass would be used but I'll let you both off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1418143009' post='2627310'] And quickly as well. Very easy to get a workable sound with a P-Bass. [/quote] Unless you are me in the same way I know you are with the MM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1418143009' post='2627310'] And quickly as well. Very easy to get a workable sound with a P-Bass. [/quote] Anyone care to tell me this ISN'T just the bollocks..!!! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Wz076V1Fg"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Wz076V1Fg[/url] Classic P... and the reason why I want one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418153206' post='2627488'] Classic P... and the reason why I want one... [/quote] Nice... though a fair bit is down to the tasteful, creative, accurate and understated drumming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418135227' post='2627182'] Phwoaar, eh? Eh? Anyway, back on topic - P Bass or StingRay..? [size=5][b]Neither[/b][/size], but if forced to make a decision... P BASS!! [/quote] That's not something I ever thought I'd see you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1418153893' post='2627502'] That's not something I ever thought I'd see you say [/quote] Things change... my bass-playing career is now neatly divided into Pre-Spector and Post-Spector. And if I get to play a Spector for as long as I've played a Precision Bass, I'll be more than happy! And very old. Edited December 9, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418153206' post='2627488'] Anyone care to tell me this ISN'T just the bollocks..!!! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Wz076V1Fg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=R6Wz076V1Fg[/url] Classic P... and the reason why I want one... [/quote] Better get an Ampeg rig as well...would be churlish not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418153666' post='2627499'] Nice... though a fair bit is down to the tasteful, creative, accurate and understated drumming. [/quote] Recently saw him and not so knocked out with the drums tbh... but on that track I posted, it is just the way the P sits... which is why everyone uses them for that gig... ( and you'd probably not get the gig without one nothing does that as well as a P... and I'm a jazz man..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1418154426' post='2627509'] Better get an Ampeg rig as well...would be churlish not to [/quote] Got to say my rig out-Ampegs Ampeg as it happens...but point taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418154464' post='2627510'] Recently saw him and not so knocked out with the drums tbh... [/quote] Practically every note the bass plays is underscored with a kick hit... it does make a big difference to the perceived sound of the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418154822' post='2627518'] Practically every note the bass plays is underscored with a kick hit... it does make a big difference to the perceived sound of the bass. [/quote] In some instances that combination and the way they compliment each other is that 'thing' people are looking for in their tone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418153206' post='2627488'] Anyone care to tell me this ISN'T just the bollocks..!!! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Wz076V1Fg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=R6Wz076V1Fg[/url] Classic P... and the reason why I want one... [/quote] That`a awesome - really like the song, never heard JB I don`t think, and that P-Bass, well that is what a Precision is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1418153206' post='2627488'] Anyone care to tell me this ISN'T just the bollocks..!!! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Wz076V1Fg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=R6Wz076V1Fg[/url] Classic P... and the reason why I want one... [/quote] That is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418154822' post='2627518'] Practically every note the bass plays is underscored with a kick hit... it does make a big difference to the perceived sound of the bass. [/quote] This is standard bass/drum syncopation ... no biggie.. it takes the P bass to sit there, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418135227' post='2627182'] [/quote] Nice Warwick!! [i](just teasing you Mark...)[/i] As for P-bass vs Stingray... isn't this one of those 'apples and oranges' discussions? I mean, you can get more juice out of an orange, but apples are much nicer baked with cinnamon. I don't own a Stingray. Yet. But I do have a P-bass and yes it is very versatile in the sense that its tone fits with most styles of music. But I'd also argue that its tone is quite limited. Sure, you can switch things up by adjusting your playing style, using a pick/fingers, rounds/flats, etc. But it's all really just slight variations on a similar theme. That's not to criticise the P-bass. Again, I own one and love it. I just think it has a [i]relatively[/i] limited range of tones - but it just so happens that the tones it does have are very nice indeed I imagine that the Stingray is a similar beast. But like I said, I've yet to find that out for myself. Edited December 10, 2014 by Skol303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I own P and currently still own a bongo (not for long) and use to own a stingray. Like you said they are apple and orange. I prefer P because I'm lazy and just want to plug and go without adjusting anything. Musicman bass have it own taste and it works well in most music as well in my opinion. The unique tone they got is very nice. Even stingray, bongo and sterling sounds totally different in my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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