Bass Comparison ( Classic & Vintage ) Fender, Gibson, Ric, MM etc ( 19 total)

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Classic&vintage guitars comparison.
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First part recorded direct into Demeter HBP-1 Tube Preamplifier
Second Part recorded with 3 mics - Ampeg B15S
Mics: Sennheiser MD421, AKG D112, Shure SM57
All guiars have Hartke 45-105 strings on them except 3 guitars that have flatwounds.
All instruments recorded with both tone and volume set on maximum.
Quick links:
Gibson Ripper DI 0:18 / B15 6:33
Gibson Grabber DI 0:37 / B15 6:39
Gibson RD DI 0:57 / B15 6:44
Greco EB2 DI 1:17 / B15 6:49
Greco EB3 DI 1:37 / B15 6:54
Fernandes Explorer DI 1:56 / B15 7:00
Fender Precision Flatwouns DI 2:16 / B15 7:05
Fender Precision ash/maple DI 2:35 / B15 7:10
Fender Precision alder/rosewood DI 2:54 / B15 7:15
Fender PB-555 boxer DI 3:13 / B15 7:20
Fernandes PJR45 DI 3:33 / B15 7:26
Fender Jazz Rounds DI 3:53 / B15 7:31
Fender Jazz Flatwounds DI 4:13 / B15 7:37
Jazz Fretless DI 4:34 / B15 7:42
Rickenbacker 4001 DI 4:54 / B15 7:47
Peavey T40 DI 5:14 / B15 7:52
Musicman SR5 DI 5:34 / B15 7:57
Aria ZZB DI 5:53 / B15 8:02
Aria SB700 DI 6:13 / B15 8:07

[@rome8180]

Every video I see with a Gibson Ripper makes me want one more. Not only does it have a completely unique look, it has a really full aggressive sound.

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

They weigh as much as an F-150 but damn they do sound good.

[@Cap683]

I had one in the 1970s. The number three on the four position “Varitone” with both humbuckers in parallel which produced a more muscular Jazz Bass tone. Additionally the “Presence” control could cut the midrange. It was probably the most versatile Gibson bass ever made. Unfortunately, Gibson’s quality control was poor during the seventies and the bass became unplayable after about five years.

[@BassRacerx]

that fretless squier sounded hypnotic

[@electric-lee144]

BassRacerx true

[@olipas2775]

What squier?

[@easterntrees]

oli pas the fretless j bass is a squier body with an ibanez neck.

[@МихаилЛебедев-ч2ф]

Безлад лучше всех звучал

[@МихаилЛебедев-ч2ф]

И мьюзик Мэн

[@mikaham681]

Absolutely Fabulous demo. Finally someone who allows the Bass to the talking. I was surprised how similar many of the basses sound. I think often its the amp that provides a distinctive sound. And also most of the times, its the player rather than the Bass that sounds great.

[@derekdean7580]

Wow, that was just amazing. Extremely well done, and fun to watch and listen to all those different basses. While I preferred the sound of the jazz bass for overall tone, what surprised me most was that I actually liked all the basses for different reasons, kind of like different flavors of ice cream....... all good..... simply different, and of course we all like a different flavor. Thanks for taking the time to put that together. You made it look easy, but I'm sure it took a lot of time to do it so well. Many thanks : )

[@jacobsaintjames]

J-Bass always sounds good on its own because it has such a full tone, but that same fullness can create problems in the mix as more instruments are added that compete for midrange. P-Bass is a studio classic because its frequency response is more scooped and simulates the tonal character of a double-bass, which takes an ideal place in the mix. I agree that this is a great demo and valuable info for anyone looking to buy a bass, but outside of a band context this info can be somewhat misleading. A buyer should also listen to famous tracks recorded with these basses and see which is best suited for their style, genre, and the number and kinds of different instruments in the band that compete for sonic space. For example, J-Bass may fill in a power trio nicely, but will muddy up a five piece, especially alongside a synth.

[@coldstreamcybernaut2845]

​@@jacobsaintjames Dude, did I just fall into a Talkbass.com thread? :) :) :)

[@jacobsaintjames]

@@coldstreamcybernaut2845 we talk bass wherever we can ;)

[@kevinshiley9061]

Jazz bass and the P-bass!!!

[@milanesandiaa]

Agreed :)

[@sixsentsoldiers]

1983 Fender Precision. WoW

[@craigdamage]

1983 was when FENDER really got back in the game. 82-83 P and J basses have been a "best kept secret" ever since.

[@GiulioDalleVedove]

2:16 this bass, hands down!

[@treylem3]

Hands down 👍🤙

[@cuneytsonmez]

Actually it's a good bass but flatwound strings are wrong option for a Precission.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

@@cuneytsonmez Try telling that to Sting and John Deacon. Their tones are killer with the P-Bass using flatwounds.

[@cuneytsonmez]

@@IAmInfinitus208 Ok. I'll them if we meet by chance. But now, I'm telling you; Sting is a good songwriter and a singer, and Deacon's band was one of the best ones in rock history. But still, both are not remarkable bass players. That's all.

[@Tufeeqas]

Same bro

[@mateuszpiotrowski]

Guitars: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gibson Ripper 1978 (recored on 3rd varitone setting) Body: Maple Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Set-In Scale: 34,5” Electronics: Passive varitone two humbuckers (sidewinders) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gibson Grabber 1977 (Recorded with pickup in middle position) Body: Maple Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34,5” Electronics: Passive, one moving humbucker -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gibson RD Standard 1978 (Recorded on both pickups) Body: Maple Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Set-In Scale: 34,5” Electronics: Passive two humbuckers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greco Gibson EB-2 Copy 1982 (Fender Flatwounds) Body: Semi hollowbody mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Set-in Scale: 33,5” Electronics: Passive, dimarzio model one mudbucker -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greco Gibson EB-3 Copy 1977 (Recorded on both pickups) Body: Mahogany with maple strip in middle Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 32” Electronics: Passive, two pickups -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fernandes Gibson Explorer copy 1985 (recorded on both pickups) Body: Mahogany Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 32” Electronics: Passive two monorail humbuckers Gotoh bridge and tuners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender Precision Bass Special 1979 (Thomastik Flatwounds) Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, Fender ’62 pickup, cts pots, orange drop capacitor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender Precision Bass 1979 Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: passive, one split coil Badass II Bridge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender Precision Bass 1983 Body: Alder Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, one split coil Badass II bridge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender Jazz Bass 1977 (recorded on both pickups) Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, Fender ’62 pickups, CTS pots, orange drop capacitor Badass II bridge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender Jazz Bass 1974 (flatwounds) (recorded on both pickups) Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, Fender ’62 pickups, CTS pots, orange drop capacitor Badass II bridge, hipshot ultralite tuners with D-tuner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Squier/Ibanez Jazz Bass (recorded on bridge pickup) Body: 1984 Squier SQ series (alder) Neck: 1972 Ibanez jazz bass (maple) Fingerboard: New Brazilian rosewood with fullerplast finish Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, merlin JB humbucker, CTS pots, orange drop capacitor 1983 steel fender bridge, gotoh GB-2 tuners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fender PB-555 Boxer, Special 1983 (recorded on both pickups) Body: Alder Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Costruction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, two overwound split coils featured only on 1980’s Japanese fender special’s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fernandes PJR45 PJ-Bass 1985 (Recorded on both pickups) Body: Alder Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive gotoh pickups Gotoh hardware -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rickenbacker 4001 1976 (recorded on both pickups) Body: Maple Neck: maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Neck thought body Scale: 33,5” Electronics: Passive, two hi-gain single coils Badass II bridge and custom steel heavy pickguard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peavey T40 1984 (Recorded on both pickups) Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 34” Electronics: Passive, two humbuckers Heavy duty die cast bridge and tuners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aria Pro II ZZB Deluxe 1984 (recorded on neck pickup) Body: Alder Neck: maple Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Bolt-on Scale: 32” Electronics: Passive two humbuckers Heavy duty die cast bridge and tuners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aria Pro II SB700 1984 (recorded on series mode) Body: Walnut Neck: Maple/mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood Construction: Neck trought body Scale: 34” Electronics: one passive humbucker Custom high mass brad bridge, and nut, die cast tuners Playing, sound, post production, montage - Mateusz Piotrowski Scene, lights, camera - Marek Kamadulski

[@zaidanp7258]

*Bass Guitar

[@LeownskieR]

Cool basses collection also I guess there was an Aria Rick copy which was not include on this comparison That Peavey T40 is awesome too

[@nathanwells3566]

Love the sound of the Greco eb2 with the flats. Looks like it has a dimarzio model 1 or will power pickup in there instead of the original mudbucker. If so the combination of mudbucker style pickup with flats on a hollowbody sounds great.

[@mateuszpiotrowski]

yes the dimarzio was a big step up in this case imo

[@OscarCoronel]

79 PBass with flatwounds

[@D3ft0ne]

+Oscar Coronel For vintage value maybe, to me it just sounds... "tired".

[@OscarCoronel]

D3ft0ne That's the beauty of music; There is something for everyone.

[@ItsPalm]

+Oscar Coronel I agree this has absolutely rich tone! However, it might not be the overall sound someone strives for. Groove on either way!

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

I don't get it man, it sounds dead

[@macaius]

Same pick here

[@enricomosca4674]

That p 79 with flat.... holy cow

[@albertlarroca1271]

Amazing , very well done, simple clear and good playing. all bass shown here sound good, to me the Fender Jazz, 1977 maple neck is the one, range of bass sound and high pitch with blend tonality, and surprice the Rickenbacker 1976, really good bottom end and a clear sustain. Thanks to sharing and u win my suscription !!

[@MJPGuitar]

That 83 p bass sounds gorgeous

[@zoltankelemen]

Rickenbacker : Classic, it is my personal favourite, unique sound! P-Bass: Very cool sound, it's classic too. Gibson RD: Underrated, very cool design and sound Jazz Bass: very popular, not without reason :)

[@rjbron3038]

With Fingers: 1. Greco Hollowbody. 2. '79 P-Bass (with flats). 3. '79 P-Bass (with rounds). With Pick: 1. '79 P-Bass (with flats). 2. Aria SB 700 3. Greco Hollowbody. 4. Peavey T40 5 . '79 P-Bass (with rounds).

[@doctorjones945]

With pick: Don't forget Rick 4001 too! :)

[@jacobpullen6949]

Doctor Jones Ric wins for both anyway

[@alexeyg7210]

That Greco 1982 has amazingly deep tone

[@mlsoundlab]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin. The Ripper and Precision basses were best IMO. None of that awkard clank sound. Only the meat and presence that's needed.

[@mateuszpiotrowski]

some people like "clang" some not - i love it personally:)

[@MrHestichs]

Well if you play fingerstyle unconvicingly that clank can be quite obnoxius, also i wonder why does the player insist on smacking the strings on the 2 and 4? It is very unpleaseant for the ears.

[@Ndlanding]

I agree completely! I used to be guilty of slapping the snare bits, until one day my pickup disappeared inside the body...

[@MrHestichs]

I feel like the key to a good fingerstyle sound is to play with confidence and make sure that every single note comes out like you want it, if you just like awkawrdly pull your finger across the string you are going to get a bad clanky tone often or not!

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Now that's how you do a comparison test.

[@deathrowe3682]

Waaay late to the party(as always) but great video ! Keeping the riff consistent really brings out the character of that great selection of basses. I'm a Rick-picker at heart and can't keep the grin off my face when that 4001 growls. Thanks again for the sweet vid.

[@jasondorsey7110]

I got a '76 ric just like his except a gold pickguard instead of silver, buzzy frets from years of using rotosound strings, but that tone is worth the price of admission...$450 back in 1997 lol

[@punkjazz88]

77Jazz probably the best for me, Greco EB 2 has a nice beatles tone. That ricky also sounds pretty good, better than most i've heard.

[@hermanboing8489]

Nice, simple, to the point. No flash and the repetitive riff helps. Nice job.

[@ExtraAudioIhadtocuttosavetime]

3:52 I LOVED IT!!

[@D3ft0ne]

Love how in the second part everything sounds so much more alive, due to different amp, at least to me... and First 2 Gibsons, just shine!

[@Crushin123]

The second part he used a pick...big difference as well

[@kosmicwizard]

wish he would have used the plectrum with the demeter and finger style with the b15

[@neillp3827]

Those peaveys have a real clear top end sound but still have that growl you get out of p bass. I love that tone

[@kabassa]

Gibson Ripper 78: 0:18 Gibson RD Standard 77: 0:58 Greco EB2 82 (flatwounds): 1:18 Greco EB3 77: 1:37 Fernandes bxb 84: 1:56 Fender Precision (flatwounds) 79: 2:16 Fender precision 79: 2:35 Fender Precision 83: 2:54 Fender Jazz bass 77: 3:13 Fender Jazz bass 74 (flat): 3:33 Custom fretless: 3:54 Fernandes PJR45 85: 4:34 RIckenbaker 4001 76: 4:54 Music Man Singray 93: 5:14 Peavey T40 84: 5:34 Aria SB700 84: 5:53 Aria ZZB 84: 6:13

[@kabassa]

Fender precision 79 2:35 and Aria SB700 84 5:53, the best for me.

[@jkf9167]

They all sounded good, with lots of variation. I am not at all surprised that the Greco semi-hollow and the Peavey T-40 were among the best. Also the P-Bass with Flatwounds. I wish you'd been able to add some of the old short-scale standbys like Beatle Bass, Mustang and EB-0.

[@wrobinson1702]

The 1977 Fender Jazz. Of course, I own one of those and love it.

[@mrgarbage5446]

Este es el tipo de video que me gusta. Solamente el sonido del bajo, nadie hablando, y sin una batería de "fondo" que suene mas fuerte que el bajo.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

The P Bass special 79 and the Rickenbacker are my favorites!

[@Flamestar320]

All Bass Guitars sound great in my opinion, but if I had to pick 3 of them, they'd be Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Precision Bass, and Rickbacker Bass in order of the one I'd like most. (Fender Jazz)

[@littleblackcloud86]

Nice video man! That Peavey t40 has an unbelievable amount of fundamental in the sound! In terms of tone though, for me, winner is the Aria SB! Such a burpy hi-mid sound.

[@ernestochang1744]

yeah the T40 can achieve a lot of sounds, its really rare to find one, id say even more then the others except for a gibson ripper... id say theyre about equally rare

[@pillepalle3614]

Fuji Oxford the peavey was huge.

[@mikekachman1090]

I know I’m late to the game. I just found this video LOL. The reason the T 40 is that resonant is because it weighs 40 pounds, or at least feels like it....

[@mbass718]

@@mikekachman1090 lol I'm late too. Man that Peavey looks like it was ripped from the tree and made on the spot... it's huge and looks like it weighs a ton. It's gotta be the heaviest bass there. Good tone but phew not worth it for the price you'd pay for the damages it'll do to your neck and shoulder.

[@killerriot22]

@@mbass718 I own and play a Peavey Dyna-Bass made in 85' and it's one of the successors of the T-40 branches. Even the Dyna-Bass 4 string, being a bit lighter, still weighs about 20lb... You get used to it but man it's rough at first. The only thing that makes you get used to the pain is the sound and feel of them. That sound and full-body tone also has to do with the pickups, which in themselves are extremely rare now: Peavey Super Ferrite Pup's. They are big, chunky and soapbar size heavy and ultra hot magnet pup's. If you can get your hands on any pre 91' Dyna-Bass for around $300-500 I'd say take the gamble and quick, they are becoming increasingly rare but nonetheless durable and reliable, fun, and sound incredible.

[@Herehear49]

Nice collection of basses and a good tone demonstration. Thanks!

[@pillepalle3614]

The stingray is just so tight and concrete and dry, that is the sound that cuts through every mix. Heard by themself other basses sound more exiting, but in a band you would rub your eyes how that stingray would steal it.

[@anyone-f2r]

Pille Palle I prefer the sound of a MM stingray 4.

[@traipsed]

If there is one thing I have learned from this demo.... I am plucking the strings WAAAAYYYY too hard.

[@voiceofexperience]

That Ric tho... Damn! 😍

[@Ampher03]

Going hard is still a great sound though. Look at Geddy Lee

[@reiniervanzwieten7092]

Depends on your genre. i play pop that softly but with metal i attack the strings with a big swing and with funk i dig into the strings. it depends on what style you are playing.

[@McDoinky]

Raise your action

[@rossco420]

Matthew Hedges what’s that bass line ur playing it’s a groover

[@Belabor92]

Great side by side comparison! The Ripper, T40, 79 P Bass and both Aria's have my personal preference. I've tried flats on my 90s Yamaha Attitude Deluxe, but those just aren't for me. My Yamaha and my Hoyer 5048 "Hoyerbacker" keep me satisfied for now, but if I ever run into a great Ripper, Grabber or T40, I'll be right on top of it! Thanks!

[@GordoFlach]

excellent video! Love the Gibson RD. Thanks for posting!

[@normg2242]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting!

[@Losbass]

Bass Porn! ... What a collection! Truly a great video, well done sir! :)

[@Selios2112]

The '83 Precision was my personal favourite

[@monkeymindmatters]

I listened with my eyes closed. The two that grabbed me were the Greco EB2 and Peavey T 40! Also the P-bas with the tape wounds.

[@victorlinge92]

(For me) Ripper: 0:18 - 6:34 Grabber: 0:37 - 6:39 RD: 0:57 - 6:44 SG bass: 1:37 - 6:54 Precision: 2:34 - 7:10 Precision(2): 2:54 - 7:15 Jazz(70s): 3:13 - 7:20 Rickenbacker 4001: 4:54 - 7:47 Stingray: 5:15 - 7:52 T40: 5:40 - 7:57 Aria: 5:52 - 8:07

[@kurdott]

Good job man! Straight to the point comparison!

[@synystersevilheir]

Good lord, I need that black/mirror Ric in my life...

[@seppoinnanen3227]

Wow, thanks for the great comparison :) To me, the best finger sounds came from Grabber, -79' Precision and Aria Pro 700. There were others quite good, too. As for a surprise, The Stingray sounded a bit lame. And - I've always thought that Precision basses sound more powerful than jazz basses, this comparison proves it nicely. With a pick, Rickenbacker and Peavey still maintain a sound full of low freqs while most of the others tend to get thin. All these opinions take the place with the circumstances of this particular comparison, of course

[@chrissharkey9644]

Thanks for the very best bass comparison video ever keeping the same groove over all the basses so You can hear the differences! I’m a fender guy but I I kind of like the Aria too! Thanks so much for laying it down and not showing off chops! It made this very successful I think!

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Now that's the proper way to make a comparison. I was surprised at how good the Fernandez sounded.

[@Shalom111]

Excellent demo! The fretless, sounded awesome! That had the most distinct bass sound. I have an older Sano Custom fretless bass with Bartolini pups. I'm not sure it sounds as good as the older Squire. Me bass, sounds more like a stand-up bass. Shalom

[@plinkbottle]

That old Peavey was a back breaker it weighs a ton... Interesting change of bass sound when the Greco EB2 hollow body does a set.

[@mbass718]

Man it looks like it would tear my neck and back apart it must be so heavy! I'm actually looking for a real good very lightweight bass now cause of spinal surgery I had...that Greco hollow body looks like something I should check out.

[@bigbass421]

A really well done video! I liked all of the basses, and mercifully, not a single slap! I have a lot of basses, and love all of them. They are all unique, but that T-40.. is really incredible. I remember thinking they were a bit heavy, and strange- but totally killer sounding basses when I worked as a guitar tech at a Peavey dealer in the late 70's. That's why they aren't cheap anymore.

[@dsutkin]

Awesome video, please make more like these, perfect comparison video ... I’ve been a fan of the guitar restaurant for quite awhile 👍🏼 Great work!

[@BuryZenekZjeCiKota]

Fender Jazz Bass 1977, Gibson RD Standard 1977 and Fernandes BXB Explorer 1985 for me :)

[@stormsavage6673]

That sunburst '79 P Bass through the Ampeg...Holy Jesus.

[@kungpuk5186]

Great video. And the best part is that you ceep it easy and clean! A standing ovation . for that!!

[@stoutlager6325]

Lawsuit era Grecos from Japan are usually wonderful instruments. Thankfully they're not crazy expensive on the used market either due to somewhat lesser resale value in the eyes of collectors. In terms of quality they meet and occasionally exceed made in USA Fender and Gibson.

[@GordonBraicks]

And NO talking, really nice demo! Precision bass for me ;-)

[@paddydaddyo]

That Precision Bass Special is an ‘80-‘82, they were only made those three years. I had the 9th one off the line, which was a 1980 build ...

[@SombraPiloto]

That Aria sound at 5:50 is so John Taylor...

[@kabassa]

I liked that bass.

[@Barakk11]

Wow, great comparison video!

[@videomaniac108]

I like the tone of the Fenders better with flat wound strings.

[@kosmicwizard]

me too!

[@luciosalustiano5837]

I knew I would like the Pbass tone, Pbass is always the best. And I knew I would like MM Stingray 5 and Gibson Grabber to (hey, where's Thunderbird?), so i'm not surprised. But... Wooow! The Peavey have a marvelous tone too!

[@NiloGiacomelli]

Love the Grabber, the SG, the sunburst '79 Precision and the Aria SB.

[@johnprice8742]

Interesting …. but using an essentially modern sound with vintage instruments that really shone in their era because they fitted the needs of the music that was current then is always going to be problematic. I favour the SG finger style, through valves with some drive, in short that Jack Bruce sound !

[@StratmanDarrell]

Wow a Gibson Grabber. I remembered Gene Simmons played one in the early days of KISS and Greg Godovich of GODDO (saw them live). Like KISS they were also very theatrical and energetic on stage. Used to kick over his guitarist's head. Sonically the Stingray sounded very solid ,pronounced thick and percussive.

[@jasondorsey7110]

His live tone with that gibson was incredible, even competing with two guitarists, he shoulda never switched

[@plinkbottle]

Good consistent demo. Using the pick certainly brings out the difference in them.

[@bassplayerthebest]

I have the same Music Man than in the video! It is true that these bass sounds very well. Incredible sound!

[@aceguitarman]

Thank you! Been looking for a video like this for ages, no b/s and straight to the point. Great job man! P.S The Greco EB2 sounds amazing, but the 79 precision with flats wins for me :)

[@MaliVinnyB]

Had a B-15,(Those were the days!!) It's no wonder why they're renowned to this day.. they gie a more accurate representation of the tonality of the instruments!! Kudos!!

[@tuggerjaegger2886]

i love bass guitars and i'm hesitating between Squier and Fender as my first... i love the smooth tones

[@skylerrizzi]

That squire/ibanez jazz bass sounded by far better than the rest, it's mind blowing how great that bass sounded

[@mattseymour8637]

Great comparison video. I like all those basses for their different sounds but for me my favourite is the jazz bass. For its thick tone, versitility and tone.

[@markbogan7869]

Cool comparison, the one bass that was missing that would've rounded it out further is a Kramer...

[@brucemcdonald1114]

Kramer. Nice

[@hytak18]

That ‘79 Precision with flatwounds sounded the best to me

[@jwkelley]

Really want one of those boxers PB555, their electronics are interesting as hell too

[@fyllingenoy131]

The red Fender Jazz with the block inlays was my favorite.

[@fyllingenoy131]

@@cleanwindow_7869 Huh?

[@fyllingenoy131]

@@cleanwindow_7869 What the fuck is your problem?

[@kuyaferds8715]

Much love for gibsons in there. I love the unique body shape and soumd sig

[@mproductionsmusik]

Fender 1979 PBass with flatwounds!

[@relaxjack2249]

Thank you for the demo, Mateusz. Good that the same groove was used for all. That first groove is stuck in my head now! My order of preference (running years is coincidental): 1. '77 Jazz Bass 2. '78 Gibson Ripper 3. '79 P with flats The Rick would have made no.3 if not for the buzzes.

[@zalle1]

Conclusion: Basically, any bass will do the job.

[@craigdamage]

...and just like that, I want a Greco bass.

[@mateuszpiotrowski]

Please Watch in 1080p!!

[@ChurchillCigar]

1. '79 P-Bass with flats 2. Greco EB-2 with flats 3. '74 J-Bass with flats Anything sounds better with flats.

[@Adefesio94]

I would disagree ! just a different sound for a different style.

[@ChurchillCigar]

Adefesio94 You have all the right to disagree. I just love a bass with flats.

[@FranLegon]

best bass comparison video i've ever watched!!

[@paulj0557tonehead]

0:56 Gibson RD Standard 1977 is overall best appearance + great tone. The 6:12 Aria ZZB Deluxe 1984 is an excellent versatile pro sounding bass...a studio staple. The first 2 and the last 2 are all you would ever want or need. [The very very last bass of the video must be the players personal ax??]. [My favorite personal bass is my 1970'ish CROWN (Japan) 'SG' body style bass which I installed an actual vintage Gibson pick-up into. Favorite amps...AMPEG V4B through Guild Hartke 4-10" & center tweeter, and 1976' AMPEG G110 guitar amp. It's FET (field effect transistor) solid state design might seem inferior to our great tube amps, but no way Jose! It is so dynamic! Play any Rolling Stones guitar style...the Reverb and Tremolo are magical! Play an acoustic guitar with a straight piezo or coil pick-up, great! Plug an old Fafisa organ into the AMPEG G110...wow!

[@Sungodv]

Quite the collection there...many really didn't sound that much different from one another and really wouldn't played stock in most mixes...

[@frankperricone2065]

I have a lot of basses, some very close to these except l don't have a Rickenbacker, but I have a 77 Fender Jazz with a maple neck and it's definitely my go to bass, I guess I would say it's my #1, plays great and I can get a lot of different tones, they always say that the post CBS Fenders are the best but I will put my 77 against any pre CBS Fender, plus it has a three bolt neck and the neck tilt adjustment that thank God I have not ever had to use. I use roto sound flats 45-105 and I haven't had to adjust the Intonation or string hight since I have had the bass over 40 years. Oh and I have a 78 Ampeg V4b so that makes all my basses sound good

[@Adefesio94]

Absolute winners to my ears: Gibson Ripper, Gibson RD, Squier/Ibanez Jazz Bass Fretless (fucking gorgeous sound) and the Peavey T-40.. Cause Peavey T series rules !

[@j.obrador4682]

I've enjoyed this video, good job!!

[@kwaapie]

9/10 comparison. only made me wish there to be a gibson g3 or musicman in it

[@9Sheep]

Greco EB3 and Rickenbacker are nasty! My kind of bass.

[@Highrollinhunter]

I like the Fernandes bxb because it's an explorer and I always wanted a explorer shaped guitar or bass thanks to James Hetfield. If I had to go with a cheap bass that is good I'd go with a Epiphone EB3 or Thunderbird.

[@FostersLab]

Wow, you did an excellent job here. Very informative. Thank you very much!

[@JamaisMEC]

My ears like the Aria SB700, then the 1969 P bass, then the Gibby EB3

[@alwaysopen7970]

I am a Fender guy but loved that Aria. Should have thrown a Vantage in there as well

[@Dispensational_David]

Nothing beats a Pbass for bottom end and all around full sound together.

[@alexskibicki2262]

Cool video, mateusz. the explorer basses by fernandes and aria sounds awesome. I also dig the jazz basses and the aria bass.

[@Tinky__Winky]

Ripper through the ampeg is my favorite. Would love to pick one of those up in the PJ config

[@rkimball6]

Just caught up to your video. Very nicely done.

[@billfraser1491]

Gisbon bass are so underrated

[@HoosierRooster]

I have to say the Ripper is the one I would have want to own

[@TheChadPad]

A million different ways to pass an electrical signal. Pick your favorite! Cool video, thanks

[@ramongonzalezgabarri469]

Es una maravilla No se como lo hace pero todos los bajos le suenan igual🤔

[@Noseheros]

that aria sounded amazing

[@021942292]

Nice one! Cheer mate👍

[@SabbaYT]

That fretless blew me into another dimension... There is no way its not the best