My name is Laura and I play the bass! I started playing in 2020 after spending three decades as a filmmaker and writer. Now, the bass is my passion. Always learning, always loving. Play bass, be happy. That’s my motto! Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Fact: as pickups get closer to the centre point of a vibrating string the more pronounced the fundamental gets. It therefore baffles me that more basses don't have a pickup in the "mudbucker" neck position... If for no other reason to underpin the overtones coming from other pickups. I guess everyone just is more concerned with "cutting through the mix" than filling out the bottom end to the degree that the industry as a whole is complicit?
Truth! Fender is literally known as the bass that cuts through the mix. FYI, as this bass ages,I’m not in love with it by any means. It’s loud and punchy, but the chunky neck makes fine movements almost impossible. As a tools for country western, or anything in standard 3/5, it works. But I don’t enjoy it for much else. It does have booming volume tho.
I love my Rascal! Got mine from a dealer that specializes in refurbing b-stock and QC rejected instruments. They did a little bit of fretwork, beefed up the wiring and added better shielding and a better output jack, which means I got a brand new, upgraded bass for a used bass price. It's become one of my favorites over 30+ years of playing, and 9 times out 10 it's the first bass I reach for. Even for slap, which other reviewers say sounds horrible on this bass. I think it sounds great! A little low mid cut around 300hz and high mid boost around 2.5k really brings out the Stingray-esque punch and zing of the bridge pickup. I have plans on getting a second Rascal just to experiment with; defretting, adding series/parallel switching on the pickups, maybe an active filter based preamp, etc.
Nice playing! By the time Eliminator came out, these guys had a formula. Driving bass lines, chauvinism, and vintage wheels. I'm not a fan of the second element of that set, but two out of three ain't bad and despite the chauvinism, Tush is one of my favorite songs ever, so... Texas is kind of South. I don't think it has a lot of Civil War history like that other South, but It's further South by latitude than most other states, so sure. Anyway, keep up the practice, you've got a nice feel and bobbin' your head helps the whole thing go.
I bought one , waited 6 months for it,came in January. Squier 70s pbass is my go to for gigs, and I've owned a lot over the years, been playing 40 years, owned and sold on over 70-80 basses. This one was rubbish...it wasn't utter crap,it was frustrating as I couldn't get a decent tone out of it, tried 6 different types of string and endless set ups. Just sold it on and bought an eppiphone newport which is utterly awesome.
I’m truly sorry to hear this! I really love mine. Epiphone Newport? I’ve heard nothing good about it. I will have to check it out. Thanks for watching!
First Beatle song I wanted to learn when I first tried guitar.........took me until about my 3rd and final attempt at playing but I could badly strum the chords to it, so I was a bit content. You working on "Rain?"
My Sterling by music man is heavy as heck! Takes a a fall very well tho! Nice review! Love the Getty bass book. I've never played a Hofner. Your capture of the bass tone worked out very well too! Sounds great. looking forward to more reviews.
Agreed on that black guard! However you can always swap pickguards pretty easy. I even did a video about it. That said, they have a new candy apple red. I bought that one and did I video on it too cuz it’s gorgeous!
You can get a more even attack and smoother transitions if you use your index and middle fingers, with your thumb resting on the top of the pickup housing. It takes less effort and is smoother with regards to tone, timing and changes. Most players in the beginning use the thumb, but it is worth the effort to develop the ability to use your index and ring finger.
