What Bass have you got?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Vetters on March 25, 2010 at 3:56pm

It depends on the song. For basses I have a Squire '60s Modified Jazz, '90s Fender P-bass Lyte (lovingly beat-up) and a Yamaha BBN4F fretless. I usually run direct from my Line6 Bass Pod XT Live. Other times I use an Ashdown Head and 8x10 cab.

Permalink Reply by Sue on June 1, 2010 at 11:27pm

I only have two hands so I have two basses. My Ibanez is a right handed bass and my Washburn is my lefty! I play both.

Permalink Reply by Carl W. Carlson on August 11, 2010 at 10:00pm

I was playing an Ibanez GSR 300, but -- thru the love of the Lord -- ended up with an Aria SB-RI. I was going to keep the I banez as a back up but since the Lord blessed me so greatly with the Aria, I sent the Ibanez off to the Philippines to a worship team there who had a need. Had to pass the blessing on! Now I'm looking for a back-up bass -- thinking about a Schecter Omen Extreme. I'd appreciate any comments about this bass if you've owned one!

I currently use a Carvin 1000w Redline amp with a Carvin 4x12 cab and a Carvin 1x18 cab. Great versatility and power is never an issue! I doubt I use more than 100w. I am going to purchase a Hartke 2x15 cab and sometime in the future a Hartke VX3500 combo. I'd appreciate any comments about the combo if you've owned one!


Carl
aka Child of God

Permalink Reply by Kevin Vetters on August 11, 2010 at 10:17pm

Never really been a fan of the Hartke combo amps. Have you checked out the new, lightweight, Carvin combos?

My preferences for amps are GKs and Ashdowns.

As far as the Schecter is concerned, I've never played one of their basses, but my son swears by their guitars. He has three.

Permalink Reply by Carl W. Carlson on August 12, 2010 at 3:25pm

Hi Kevin!
Thanks for your input. I am considering the Carvin combos as well. Actually, the Vineyard church down the way has a super nice -- but older -- Carvin combo (600w Redeye). I played thru it once when our team played there. I'll have to get with them too before I make a decision.

I did play a Schecter bass for a minute at Guitar center the other day. For a low price back-up bass, it seemed to fit the bill.

Carl
aka Child of God

Permalink Reply by Kevin Vetters on August 12, 2010 at 3:34pm

I think that if you're looking at good mid-price basses, you can't go wrong with Ibanez. I had an SR400 that I loved. It could do anything. Also, don't shy away from the new Squier basses if you're looking for a P-bass or J-bass sound. Any of their new "Modified" line is equal to any Mexican or Japanese made Fender. Right now I have a Squier '60s Modified Jazz that has become my main bass.

And yeah, those new Carvins are nice. I mean, wow, a 250watt amp with 12 inch speaker that only weighs 30lbs.

Permalink Reply by Carl W. Carlson on January 18, 2011 at 2:09pm

Hi Kevin,

 

Just to follow up:

I ended up getting a 1984 Peavey Foundation.  Great instrument.  Solid, looks nice, and plays effortlessly.  The pickups (original Super Ferrites) are really hot still.  In my opinion, it's a little limited tone wise ... a more of thumpy/support kinda role rather than cutting thru the mix.  But what it does, it does very very well!  It's also teaching me to play with a much lighter touch ... 'cause it's so so easy to play!  Amazing that after almost 27 years the technology and the quality can stand up against today's instruments!

 

God Bless!

Carl

Permalink Reply by Ben Aguilar on August 12, 2010 at 4:30pm

I have a Fender Jazz with a Digitech Multi-Effects pedal with a Peazy 50 pound amp

Permalink Reply by Sue on August 20, 2010 at 11:59pm

I just bought an Epiphone Segunda Acoustic ( I know, cheap, but really need it and can't afford others). Some told me it's better than a Fender. I tend to believe that because I also have a slightly beheaded (with re-attached head) six string Epiphone regular acoustic guitar - many still prefer playing that one then their more expensive one. HA to you Larrivee! HA!

Permalink Reply by Bob Mazzola on November 16, 2010 at 10:33pm

Over the many years of playing, I have been blessed and accumulated some great equipment. My 'go to' basses right now other than my vintage ones are my Fender Sting '51 reissue w/ a Seymour Duncan quarter pound single coil and Badass bridge, a AM Fender Jazz Bass, A Hohner Steinberger copy headless, and a Warwick German made Corvette. My rig is a Carvin 1200 watt head plus 1X15' and 2X10's bottoms. I have various pedals as well.

Permalink Reply by Jaymi on December 20, 2010 at 2:25am

I use Rickenbackers...For me they are just there. Most of the churches I have played in have backline or in-ear monitors so I don't have to carry much...I use a Sansamp and a BP80 for some sneaky tones...

Permalink Reply by Bull on December 20, 2010 at 9:16pm

Warwick Corvette Standard 5.

Amp is an Ashdown EVO II 500 head with a tube front end for color and a solid state rear end for power. Works well with the house (DI/XLR jack on the front) or as a stand alone with my Avatar SB-112 cab.

Strings:  I've tried D'Addario steels (ok), Elixer (piano-ee but nice, sort of $$), and Rotosound Long Scale 66's, but eventually went back to Warwick Black Labels.

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