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| Good bass, Better bass , Best bass.... I, all too often, get asked, at gigs usually, what the best bass is. Or the scenario of the bassist in a band that’s on before or after yours, pulling out his bass and telling you its the best in the series or the top of the range. I think the fact that judging the sound and playability of an instrument by its price tag is a bit of a farce (and these people should probably be beaten with a large stick) ......... ........"is that a Regal tip" . Instrument names are only as strong as they are from their marketing as a product, as a business to their consumer, the bassist. It is marketed to us that a certain name brand holds a certain level of quality, workmanship, materials and visual aesthetic that will make one NEED that equipment. Trends in music and certain players generally make us think a certain instrument and for instance colour, shall be the instrument that will make us play those chops with more aggression or passion. Another strong tactic is a manufacturer releasing a signature model (nothing wrong with them, ...........a BB Nathan east would do me just fine). The manufacturer makes a near perfect instrument for a cooking player and then markets it to the rest of world. Half the reason for the public release is to sell more product for the company and make a few dudes think that axe will make them cook as well. Basically I have seen players with al cheapo replica Fenders play more passionately and precise with notably better tone than others with a Rolls-Royce strung with Daddarios!! Back to what the best bass in the world is. Its the one that works best for you. Llewellyn... |
