Funky Basses

bakdziti · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 1:21 pm Post subject: Funky Basses

What is a good bass guitar for me (a member in a funk/jazz band) Question

Has to be around $1000 or lower. Shocked

Beowulf · Growing Lion Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 876

Did you say StingRay?

Check it out.

bakdziti · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 7:35 pm Post subject: S.U.B.

Are the S.U.B. Ernie Ball basses any good?

How are they different from the Stingrays, cause I know they make an active version of the S.U.B. for like $700.

supermau · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 4:45 am Post subject:

I have yet to try out a SUB but I tell you this, if Ernie Ball makes 'em you can bet yer *Horse's Patoot* they're good.

supermau · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 4:46 am Post subject:

This weekend I heard a guy make one of those OLP Stingray copies ($200) sound good, so....

bakdziti · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:30 am Post subject: thanks

Ok, thanks. Hopefully I can find one to try out.

Beowulf · Growing Lion Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 876

The only reason I mentioned a StingRay in the first place is because

1) they're excellent, high-quality basses. Although they're not cheap, they're certainly not as expensive as a hand-crafted 3000 dollar "boutique" bass. They're a very nice middle-ground and ideal for a professional-level bass player that's not making rock star money.

2) they're suited for jazz and funk. They work very very well for rock and metal, but the low action and smooth playability make them popular for popping, slapping and fingerstyle in general.

SUBs.... well, I've never played them before. But I've never touched a Music Man product I didn't like. If they were anything short of great basses, I would be genuinely surprised.

GreyFox · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:06 pm Post subject:

i own a OLP copy you can turn out anyhting you want on that thing! it is a Great Great bass for the price
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gibson_thunder · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:45 pm Post subject:

funky bass? $1000.00? Personally, Id get the baddest EB-3L I could find...but thats just me...Ernie Ball makes a bada$$ slapper...Maybe lookie at some vintage Jazz basses while your at it?
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