nomis Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 hey! im looking to buy a new bass, my only reason is im being greedy! at the moment i have a music man stingray 3 EQ its fantastic and i totally dont want rid of it im looking for something to play rock kinda stuff, i play a lot of hillsong music so that gives you an idea what kind of tone im going for i use a fender 8x10 profesional series and an ampeg SVT450 help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) [quote name='therose789' post='912796' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:00 PM']im looking for something to play rock kinda stuff, i play a lot of hillsong music so that gives you an idea what kind of tone im going for[/quote] I'll be honest.... It doesn't give me any idea what you're going for. Check out everything and pick which one feels and sounds the best to you.Don't discount an instrument because it's inexpensive either,you may be pleasantly surprised. Edited August 2, 2010 by Doddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hot jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsdog Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 [quote name='therose789' post='912796' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:00 PM']hey! im looking to buy a new bass, my only reason is im being greedy! at the moment i have a music man stingray 3 EQ its fantastic and i totally dont want rid of it im looking for something to play rock kinda stuff, i play a lot of hillsong music so that gives you an idea what kind of tone im going for i use a fender 8x10 profesional series and an ampeg SVT450 help![/quote] The stingray sounds great for rock, just crank the amp a bit more :ph34r: Otherwise a precision is always a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 [quote name='waltsdog' post='912847' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:37 PM']The stingray sounds great for rock, just crank the amp a bit more :ph34r: Otherwise a precision is always a good place to start.[/quote] +1 to the Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 [quote name='therose789' post='912796' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:00 PM']im looking for something to play rock kinda stuff, i play a lot of [b]hillsong[/b] music so that gives you an idea what kind of tone im going for[/quote] Is that like Alpine yodelling?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 there is nothing wrong at all with the stingray its amazing! i totally love it, i just want a second bass really, i have a rickenbacker, its a hand me down its great but tonally not what im after so im just keeping it as a bit of a collectors item! but ideally i want a second bass to have as a spare. been looking at jazz basses, i love the look of the jeddy lee sig also have been looking at a grabber but would like to see what my options are before i go out looking everywhere for something that i dont want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I have a grabber. It's got a seriously good rock tone. Kinda like a p but with more bite, it's disgusting with a sansamp. It doesn't take kindly to changes in temperature though. The jazz is a staple for me. I'd get an M/CIJ and get some hot pickups in it, wizard 84s or Hammers or simular. The geddy is nice but as a previous owner it's impractical. The neck is too slim for it's own good. There's a nice CIJ in the for sale section courtesy of OldGit. The colour isn't for me but the neck is to die for in terms of speed, comfort and craftsmanship. I'd definatly recommend one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 i dont understand all your big words! whats a m/cij? i have never used a grabber i just have seen a lot of band use them, mainly metal bands like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 [quote name='therose789' post='912901' date='Aug 2 2010, 03:34 PM']whats a m/cij?[/quote] Made/Crafted in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Grabbers aren't really too metally. It has a loud pickup and while it is a bit of a one trick pony it's a very impressive trick that it knows. The sliding pickup doesn't really change the tone too much. I generally leave mine right up to the neck. Grabbers rock. They don't do much else though. Also the neck dive is a right pain in the ass until you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 the hills guys IIRC generally tend to use MM or Jazz. I seem to remember Tobias (waaaaay Back), and the occasional P. just try as much as you can and just find something that suits you and has a good, solid fundamental tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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