Vintage Bass: Fender vs MusicMan vs Rickenbacker vs Gibson. Which One's Best??

[@johnquintmatt1986]

Precision Bass veteran here, Stingray basses are the absolute best basses to play. They are just so versatile and sound great.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Agreed. Both amazing basses!

[@pCeLobster]

It's true. You can command the rhythm section so well with a Ray. It locks in with the kick like no other.

[@profile2047]

Take note everyone. The king of basses has spoken.

[@jamesobrien8529]

Mtd and sadowsky technically make the best. However Mike inez did choose Warwick and his fluence pickups sound amazing

[@thechuckster6838]

The Rickenbacker, hands down. In the 80's, I used to record at New York's Powerstation studio. At my first session, I brought my 75 Rickenbacker 4001 to the studio. After 5 minutes, they called SIR rehearsal studio and rented me a Fender Jazz and asked me to play that instead. Back then, not too many engineers knew how to get a good tone out of a RIC. Most of it was laziness. I would mention to them that the sound coming through the amp sounded great and they should use that. These were the days of the direct box only recording method. There were no SansAmps or any bass processing equipment, just a countryman direct box, and if you were lucky, they would mic the bass amp. That was it. Nowadays, the engineers have so much processing power, that you can walk into a studio with a piece of firewood and Twine and they would make it sound great.

[@Unonomouse]

I've always loved the sound and feel of Stingray's, they are such versatile instruments.

[@WizardOfArc]

I’ve got both a Rick and a sterling…. The sterling feels so much better and I play better on it

[@terryjones9784]

I have to believe those folks who prefer Ric's have not played a Stingray

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

The tone Jack Bruce got with the EB-3 on Crossroads and I’m so Glad from Goodbye made me fall in love with that bass.

[@BigBri550]

Oh, yeah- I'd about give my left one for an EB-3; even an EB-2. The EB-1 is intriguing as well, but I can't see myself actually using one in a live band.

[@Muziq4tune]

Brilliant! It's true Bootsy did play a Jazz Bass with James Brown but when he went solo, he switched to his famous "Space Bass" Mk I. It was scaled more like a Fender Precision as far as the neck. The most famous Jazz Bass player as far as Funk is concerned is Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone and Graham Central Station.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

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[@pluke63]

I am in love with all of them… but I agree what you say about the Jazz being the most versatile

[@handybunny]

Jazz basses are incredibly versatile and have been my main bass for many years. I’ve recently gotten into Rickenbacker, and I’m loving the growl and punch. Great video!

[@lazyguy3555]

The nice thing about the Ric is that it's stereo. I ran the neck pickup of my '74 4001 through an Ampeg SVT head powering 2 15" EV speakers in a folded horn enclosure and the bridge pickup through an Ampeg V6B head powering 2 Heil AMT1 elements. The frequency response was way better than running it in mono. Added to that was a set of Rotosound SuperBass strings (now known as Rotosound PSD strings) for an earthshaking sound.

[@edwardx.winston5744]

The Rickenbacker is probably the least versatile but its tone is the most unique and iconic.

[@silencedones4421]

I have to disagree with this belief. I personally believe the Ric has the absolute most versatility including the addition of the unique Ric tone. It definitely takes knowledge of how to blend the tones with which pickup and the basic eq settings on the amp. I personally use flats on the Ric (rotosound 77). The Ric can really cut through the mix. However I do understand that a Rickenbacker is either loved or hated and not everyone's cup of tea.

[@christocr]

I bought into that notion... until I recently got a 4003S. I had a Rick way back in the 1980s and really didn't remember all that much about its sound. So getting a new one was taking a bit of a chance, because I've played Jazz basses almost exclusively for years (along with Stingrays a bit). It seems that the more I play the Rick, the more I want to play it. It definitely has its own sound, BUT it's way more versatile that I was expecting. I'd have no problem using it exclusively if I had to. The pickup switching really changes the sound: a woofy almost mudbucker sound on the neck pickup, a bit closer to a Jazz bass with both pickups (unless I pull the pot out, then it's a really aggressive midrangey sound), and a really focused sound with the bridge pickup soloed, which sits in the mix great and never gets buried. So, the Rick is really much more versatile than rumor has it--yes, it has sort of its "own sound" but the pickup switching gives very distinct variations to that "sound."

[@silencedones4421]

@@christocr funny you say about wanting to play more with the Ric. I found myself doing the same. When I play another bass I have to grab the Ric before I'm done.

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

FENDER PRECISION BASS

[@funkstermak]

Your funky soul groove is up there with legendary Bernard .. thank you for showing us some of your amazing bass collection..

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I wouldn’t go that far but I appreciate the compliment! Thanks. I’ll be doing a few more gear videos.

[@wolotho]

I own 3 Leo Fender Stringray basses! 72 & 74 vintage Jazz! I’m pretty much covered and blessed to have these Instruments! It’s hard to beat the Stingray basses so freaking awesome…love my jazz bases as well especially when I’m playing bebop and Motown!

[@dalemoorman664]

Very cool, you can just hear the songs coming back from the good all days. Great to hear the difference in tones.

[@justinkline1294]

Ash body/maple neck P bass is the hit legit. Much more focused sound than other wood P bass combos. I have a 1980 Yamaha p bass copy with that build. So bright that I tune it down to e flat. But has THAT sound, like the 1978 shown.

[@ferox965]

If Gibson still made the SG bass with mudbucker in the middle, it'd be perfect. For me, my Rickenbacker and my 1980 BC Rich Eagle Deluxe cover my basses and bases.

[@thomasfioriglio]

This was very cool. I stumbled across this in my feed. I was most curious about the Music Man and where that fit in. Very smooth playing and nice demo of each bass. Thanks for sharing this.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much for the comment, Thomas. 🙏👍

[@jeremiasdrumond7457]

I remember years ago playing a mexican p-bass for some recordings. It weighed a ton but the neck was so smooth and it had such a lovely tone.

[@elToreodore]

Just great. On point, professional and entertaining video. Thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much, Dmitry! 👍🙏

[@MrSparks54]

I have the exact same 1978 Rick 4001, which I bought new in 1978, still love it. I had a Geddy Lee Jazz bass about 10 years ago, didn't have any bottom end. Replaced the Geddy Lee with a Fender Aerodyne, no regrets. My latest is a USA G&L CFL L-2000 which is superb and so versatile. Thanks for the comparison!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Cool that you have the same one!!

[@scottyboy7462]

Looking for a short scale for my kid, i checked out a fender usa mustang and others. came across a used 2014 gibson SG bass and fell in live with it. love love love it!! my favorite bass i'll never part with is my pink burst danelectro longhorn 4 string shortscale bass. i think i paid $120 bucks brand new around 1995. Great video- best comparison i've heard . much love from Massachusetts ❤️🇺🇸

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[@cperch37]

Very cool, having different basses keep me inspired.

[@Funkybassuk]

This collection is unbelievable. Wow!

[@andrejcernansky]

Again, a really nice video. I like mostly the Fender jazz bass in regards of the basses you showed :)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I love that bass too!

[@chrisjs6123]

When I took up bass from guitar i thought all basses were basically the same and there was little difference between them unlike with guitars. How wrong i was! I now own 9 basses and 2 uprights and the addiction is real. Finally got a German Hofner recently and that was a revelation. Wonderful instrument. Ultimately, I think I'm a Jazz bass lover but certainly nice to have a great range.

[@Cap683]

I have a new Stingray HH four string and it is a great bass for what it does however it really does not come close to duplicating the tones of either a Precision Bass or a Jazz Bass. It is an active bass and it lets you know it.

[@bobbyzig3879]

In my opinion, stingrays were such ahead of their time. Fat humbucker in the sweet spot with an active boost bass and treble. My favorite bass of all time. The 78' p bass sounds just like my GL LB100 except that bass has a baseball bat neck and weighs atleast 11lbs.

[@darwinsaye]

I'm one of those people with no love at all for bridge pickups on basses, and who always champion the P Bass as the all-round best bass ever made, but I have to say that EB-3, with its front pickup in that less-common middle placement, sounded fantastic (playing just the front pickup).

[@jaschul]

If it was good enough for Jack Bruce...

[@jack83aq]

Agreed, sounds so much better there in the middle, way less muddy

[@FederinzC]

Many thanks for the videos! The chunky neck of 70's Fender Jazz Basses feel incredibly good. My experience: when I was looking for my first serious solid bodied I loved the comfort and simplicity of the Precision. But its huge neck slightly put me off and I was curious about two pickups basses. So I turned to the beautiful Rickenbacker, though the saying is true: either love or hate. Very uncomfortable to me, and for its price I would have wanted more details to my taste (a mix of 4001 and 4004 would be great). Next on the list was the Jazz Bass, which I did not like: it did not feel like home as the P, had a hard time figuring out its ergonomics, shape and thin slim neck. Then I found a 70's reissue: great looks but super heavy ... and that neck. The same Jazz slim width with more thickness and roundness. All my issues with the Jazz Bass' were instantly secondary, that neck was worth it all (despite the music shop guy mocking the bass for being a mexican model or whatever ...). Sometimes I wish I'd put that neck on a Precision, but this dear bass of mine has its own thing going on and I have fun with its pros and cons. Long story short: love is blind and good thick necks rule, or something like that ... P.S.: the Ibanez Musician is a (forgotten) classic too

[@BigBri550]

Jazz basses are very finicky animals. One of the least favorite basses I ever played was a CBS Jazz. But a friend of mine had a pre-CBS Jazz than played like a dream, so I know the quality of them can vary widely from ax to ax. P basses, on the other hand, I have found vary only so much. I bought a used Precision sight unseen from a guy just because I knew him and he was selling it cheap. It was basically what I expected, and I liked it as was. But then I started hankering for a fretless ... the quest never ends, right? Btw, I have found Rickenbacker quality varies even more than with Jazzes: some are downright terrible. As for me, my '77 Mapleglo 4001 is one of the best basses I've ever played, and it's held up even after years of being on the road ... until lately. Nothing lasts forever.

[@hakusaint6282]

Thanks for the wonderful sharing of different feels of vintage basses.

[@ObraBass]

Never been a fan, but must admit that Ric sounds the best for me

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Interesting. I need to experiment with the Rick-o sound output too. You can get some great tones that way. 👍

[@WizardOfArc]

@@OnlineBassCourses when I record my Rick… I use a y-adapter to send the different signals to different inputs

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@WizardOfArc very cool...

[@LeownskieR]

The Ric O Sound into two different amps must sound great

[@tedbrookins]

Great video! I’ve found that even though it’s harder to do, the Ric has the absolute best slap tone with both pickups! Very punchy, rich and present, in my opinion. You slap a Ric and it’s over. 😜 Everything else just seems 2D in comparison. Thanks!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Great tip!

[@BigBri550]

You know, I was beginning to think I was the only one who noticed that Ricks slap like no other. Even unplugged I can hear the body of my 4001 resonate when I thump & slap (in practice; I don't like to do it when gigging). It is such a cool, unique sound.

[@Minnevan]

@@BigBri550it’s usually people who’ve never played one or have only tried one at a guitar center with no setup.

[@Sparksnorthern]

Surprised by how good the ric sounds (not around them much to know). Chris Squire and Paul D'Amour with Tool (using chrises signature model) - i loved listening to those guys, and man, it truly jsut sounds great. I like the way it looks but its certainly an acquired taste. If it it had a more modern look, it would get more love im sure. Sounds phenomenal and more versatile than I expected.

[@donvape336]

I have a P with rounds and flats and play the rounds more. Really odd but i love it

[@CrockettsCabin]

First, what a lovely collection of instruments! I had a 2019 Fender Vintera 70s Jazz bass that was a kind of RI of your Jazz -- I never should have sold it! Second, you presented really fine examples of the tones for each bass, well done, sir! Thank you for this demo. Third, this me breaking my promise to myself to not bash Gibson and say that the word "Mudbucker" exists for a reason.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks!

[@ChipsA17]

Stingrays all the way. As much as I love Rick's, and fenders and everything in between. Stingray will always be my go to bass

[@phipschi4255]

I've heard from some people that they get lost in the mix, is that true? i'm planning on getting the sub ray 4 and maybe mod it with some emg's

[@sergeysokuler5191]

​@@phipschi4255 Stingrays get lost in the mix?! I've had a bunch of them ('78 Ray 4, '88/89/94 SR5's and '97 SR5 fretless), and I've never experienced such a problem, both live and in the studio.

[@Invictus13666]

That Gibson sounds amazing. Never really heard one. Thank you.

[@zepmarq]

This was way cool. You rock, my dude....👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You rock! Thanks.

[@russellthompson197]

Thank you Leo Fender...

[@abrahamcantu6147]

Awesome collection Dan, I have a 78 Fender P bass just like yours. I love it. I also have a relic fender p bass, a sire v7 vintage, and my latest addition: an 86 G and L L2000. I really dig the stingray. My dream bass :)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

‘78 was a good year! I love StingRays too. I’d like a fretless now…

[@LeownskieR]

I had a local 78 4001 Rick copy with just one trussrod, easier to set up, japanese pickups and tunning gears Changed for a 78 Fender JB reedition No regrets

[@brianengquist2110]

Biggest surprise for me was how versatile the short scale Gibson is. I expected it to be just pure thud and mud.

[@kevinlittle7776]

The 73 EB-3 is long scale.

[@hamstring6792]

@@kevinlittle7776 The '73 EB-3L is a long scale, but the '73 EB-3 is a short scale.

[@TheDplkdude]

@@hamstring6792 I have a 74 EB3 with the three-point bridge, gigged with it last night. I love its tone. Years ago (late 80's, I modified it with an active EMG p bass in the mud bucker position, made the veritone a pan switch and stereo output to 2 amps. 2 10 cab for the mini HB and 2 15s for the neck PU. Pawned it for a debt and got it back 35 years later and restored it to original. Thomastic Enfield flats, I freaking love that bass. Bought a 2010 USA P that's been my number one for 8 or so years and when I got the Gibson back and restored it, it just sat, but this year I pulled it out and got those strings and for me, I am so happy with my new #1. Had a number of basses at least 4 P basses, a G&L ash body I hated, German Corvette $$ 5. Have a parts Jazz fretless and el cheapo jazz which really sounds great. Dan, Your EB3 is mahogany body with a 3 piece maple neck with the volute behind the nut. The '60's EB basses had the mudbucker against the neck and a mahogany neck that was prone to breaking . There are more but I hate to bore you.

[@RoseaCrux]

Very nicely done video! Good balance of playing and info!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks!

[@Joe_Hoskin]

Great video! I like what you're saying about using "genre" basses for different styles - Bosco Mann uses vintage Gibson basses with The Dap Kings and they have a great soul sound

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I think it can result in some interesting sounds! I'll check The Dap Kings out.,

[@onlyjoetee]

Some serious basses there….1975 Jazz Bass my fave…

[@marciosouza8656]

Wonderfull basses ! Nice video Dan, congrats!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Marcio. 🙏

[@gwawd]

My go-to bass for recording is 1974 ash/maple Precision with Hi-Beams.

[@RedArrow73]

Jaqzz Bass Pro Tip: Back off the bridge PU just to 9 and, by "de-humbucking" the circuit it gets discernibly louder and aggressiver. (at least my Warmoth JB does that, and it has a legacy circuit)

[@krzysiu4003]

The body of the EB3 is mahogany but think the necks are 3 piece maple. I think position 4 on the switch is the ‘mudbucker’ going through some bass choke circuit. The early 70’s ones had a much thicker body than the 60’s and reissued ones.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Great info, Chris. Thanks. 👍

[@nafis6668]

That stingray just sounds aggressive by itself. My dream bass for metal.

[@BigBri550]

You can get almost the exact same tone out of a Rickenbacker 4001. The difference is in the playing: Rickys are a tiny bit lighter and have thinner, less tapered necks; whereas, MM StingRays have more Precision-like bodies to them.

[@nafis6668]

@@BigBri550 yeah i like rickenbacker sound too. I appreciate the more ergonomic contour of stingray bass. 😁

[@BigBri550]

@@nafis6668 Yes, it sometimes comes down to feel. I used to have a cheap Westone Series II Spectrum single-pickup bass that was one of the funnest basses I've ever played. The red finish was kinda ugly, and the stock pickup was lame. But so what? I just ran it through a bass eq stomp box and didn't worry about the color. If I ever saw another one in a pawn shop, I would definitely check it out.

[@s3hooligan]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏾

[@51bobtube]

I like your presentation. You get to the point and I can understand what you are saying

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Cheers, Bob. 👍

[@bradnelson2637]

Thanks for posting this Dan!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

My pleasure, Brad!

[@Relayer6a]

I instantly liked the 1st P bass. And each one after that wasn't as good to me. Then I was shocked by the Gibson on the neck pickup and how good it sounded. Not saying it was "the best", but it sounded really really good and I wonder why nobody really seems to play one???

[@matthewbeckwith663]

Same here! That tone surprised me

[@jasondorsey7110]

Allen Woody used to use a '70s gibson before he got his signature epiphone

[@georgeibarra2164]

You have nice insight, Dan.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much, George. 👍🙏

[@lawrencetagliareni4893]

Started out on a p bass. Moved on to the stingray. Stayed with the jazz.

[@Al69BfR]

I‘m glad that I own a Stingray 5 from 95 which soon will be vintage, too. 😉 But I‘m also glad that I recently could buy a '75 4001 for a relatively reasonable price, below what I was expecting from watching prices on Reverb. And I also got an Orange OR 120 built in the same year from that same seller. So now I‘m into vintage basses and looking for some 70s or early 80s P- and J-Basses.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Nice one. Great collection already…

[@kevmac1230]

What is it about Rics? I always loved the look and the sound especially in the hands of say Chris Squire.So i bought a 4001 about 35 years ago and I hated it.I still love it's style though.So I bought a cheap Harley Benton copy and modded it with a Hip Shot Ric bridge and Nostrom pups.I scratched my itch for under $600, and im pretty satisfied. Cheers!

[@andrewbecker3700]

Grabbed a Sterling Stingray Ray34 in firemist silver to match my Cutlass CT50 hss. It's very snappy with the lightweight nyatoh body and roasted maple neck and fretboard. The prices have gone through the roof since last year. Hard to get one for less than $900 now.

[@jack83aq]

The mudbucker on the EB-3 sounds so much better to me in that center position than right besides the neck. I wish they made a reissue like that.

[@MG-vo7is]

They are all the best. 🙃 Thank you!

[@trevorblair5552]

Hi Dan, love the basses, your jazz bass has an alder body. I will have that one when bored of it! 😉👍🏾

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That might be a while!

[@LeownskieR]

If you like, you can try some basses with basswood body. Seems that kind of wood delivers a better natural sustain

[@acprado67]

I have an Warwick now, I´d like to try a MusicMan, but here in Brazil the prices on some basses are bizarre!... For me Fender Jazz has the best neck in terms of confort

[@samuelb.7385]

Great demo. Thanks 👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@FLAMMA4589]

2:43 That SOUND is monstrous for a rock band that bass is the best...

[@donaldcummings8407]

78 P-bass for me.. Thats the sound I was looking for for my entire playing career (1981-1998) Too late for me now :(

[@darklink2000]

I've had a 2012 P bass for 10 years now, the only other bass I feel I actually want/need is a J style bass. Personally for me those two basses can do 95% of sounds needed.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I agree.

[@djolenis3]

Great video but you forgot G&L and they're quite something, my 1982 L-1000 is a great take on Leo's evolution of P bass

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I've heard they're really great. Unfortunately, I don't own one... Yet!

[@ShazShaun]

If you hv a Great preamp like the Noble, you would want all of these basses

[@peacemusic6512]

Great video! I wish you would have used the Rick O Sound input to hear the difference. Something about the 78 P bass is magically fun to play,, they just got it right! Much appreciation for all your efforts! (>‿◠)✌

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! I didn’t actually have the means to do that then but I do now so I’ll demo it soon.

[@stevenscott9983]

All sound great but I'm lovin' the Jazz Bass.

[@charbokh]

I always loved the Precision bass sound but I have to admit Stingrays and the Rickenbacker are fire. Gibson is something different.

[@BigBri550]

I have always considered Rickenbacker 4001s to be the ultimate rock & roll machines. But for any other style, I throw my lot in with P bass. And, yeah- I can't say I would die to play an SG bass. Too small. But an ES-335 bass I would _love_ to try.

[@normt6226]

Jazz bass are the best...but your have to look around to find one that suits you...especially neck wise...i own a AVRI64 and couldn't be happier...

[@Nathanaelsun22]

Excellent video, illuminating!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks!

[@Gell1967]

The Gibson EB has the Mudbucker in the correct position IMO, more P bass in regards of position, I think the neck is Maple? Gibson changed from Mahogany neck to Maple about 1972. A very desirable bass, funny you said about playing Soul on it, John Entwistle said he used an EB on Substitute so as to not sound so James Jamerson

[@rrdream2400]

Love that 70's P, they have a narrower nut width than the Pre CBS and they have their own sound. It is an ash body, same with that 70's Jazz bass, I think by 74 they used ash exclusively, you can tell by the grain, especially looking at the back, it's more pronounced than alder. The early Musicman basses were also ash but then they changed to something lighter in the later 70's and 80's. You make great videos, great tone.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much. Great knowledge!

[@heldervasconcelos1045]

my guy! thanks for the video! wich one would be your island bass?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

My pleasure! Very difficult question… probably the ‘78 Precision as I’ve played it on so many recordings. The fretless is pretty nice though!

[@paulfrederick8902]

I have 3 basses, P strung B,E,A,D, another P strung with flats and a PJ strung with rounds. Don't need anything else 🙂

[@OnlineBassCourses]

For now…

[@andrewgocken517]

Me. Rickenbacker. I owe a '74 4001 jetglo in near perfect, original condition. "Ric '0' " stereo sound through a set of Ampegs. What more would I need?

[@PushSueAside]

Agreed, such an amazing bass and amp combo. Cheers

[@andrewgocken517]

@@PushSueAside Thanks. I got lucky about 20 years ago. And have been happy ever since. They are a classic pairing.

[@jasondorsey7110]

@@andrewgocken517 I know, right. Got a '76 4001 stereo for 400$ back in the '90s...I would never be able to afford one now.

[@andrewgocken517]

@@jasondorsey7110 treat it well and play it good.

[@elliottstrong686]

Great collection

[@mp9228]

Wait a minute… Motown on an EB bass sounds pretty good…

[@johnraspberry2269]

I had all three, Stingray is the best....

[@BR-ip5pz]

For you maybe

[@johnquintmatt1986]

@@BR-ip5pz Johnraspberry is right

[@johnquintmatt1986]

You're 100% right

[@profile2047]

@@johnquintmatt1986 Hey I can decide my opinions are facts too. I’ll say absolutely that you’re wrong.

[@johnquintmatt1986]

@@profile2047 you're wrong. Simply put.

[@giacomogiancane9537]

All good basses… but in the mix? P bass for classic rock/soul sounds, Stingray for modern pop/funky

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Absolutely agreed!

[@xavsmash]

Great great great !!!!!! My very favourite is thé rosewood je, very versatyle !!!

[@philosophicallyspeaking6463]

Modern RIC's are extremely versatile basses (more so than the vintage 4001, because it was designed to compete with both the P and the J bass). Why does everybody fixate only on the unique RIC sounds, as if it can do nothing else? That does great disservice to a very versatile instrument. While it 'is' true that the others enjoy very limited tonal latitude, that is not the case with a RIC. Because of this, of all of them, a RIC would be the best one solution bass; not the least of which is because it is the only one that can sound like a RIC, while still sounding both P and J bass vintage, as well as Music Man modern.

[@billmay7364]

Recording a Record ? Producer will hand you Fender P Bass. Settles right in the Mix. Fender Jazz most Verstile. Rick sound. Nasty with Growl. Love it. Musicman does it All Well. ALL great Colours to have in the Box. Gibson has a say as well.

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

I go for GIBSON!!! Mark Burgess from The Chameleons and Peter Hook HOOKY VIKING from Joy Division and New Order he used it before!!! 🙂 👍🏻

[@PushSueAside]

I’m doing just fine, thank you, and hoping you’re doing real good as well. What a wonderful video, your collection is stunning. You have all tonal situations covered. Rickenbacker is always first for me, it’s just the instrument that made me switch to bass, I just bought my second Ric, and am (impatiently) patiently waiting for it to arrive. I wouldn’t mind a vintage P to add to my obsession, but might go Music Man (or Music Man-ish) next....unless an 82 Ibenez RS 924 becomes (reasonably) available 1st. Anyway, thank you for sharing this with us. I’ve watched it twice and am going to watch it at least one more time before I get home. You’re lessons are so fun and helpful, and these “extra” videos are such a treat. Cheers Dan

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks so much Tommy! Really glad you enjoy the videos and especially the gear stuff. I sometimes wonder if I should do more of these ones...

[@PushSueAside]

@@OnlineBassCourses Dan, you could do a video on “how you tie your shoes” and I’m sure I wouldn’t be the only one that would enjoy it.....you’d make it fun (and I’d probably learn something from it) Keep up the great work, and gear videos are appreciated. Cheers friend

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@PushSueAside 🙏

[@solo624]

Not as vintage, you should do a video on G&L imo fits between the music man and fender nicely 👍

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Would love to - great basses. Unfortunately, I don't have one...

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Jazz Bass for me 👌🏿👌🏿 Maybe a Bass with MM/J configuration 🤔 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿 ❤️

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@toneyisaiah3556]

They are all unique basses in a special way.

[@SuziesAshes10]

Jazz bass and gibson for me

[@nytom4info]

EB3!!!!!!!!!!

[@franknemeth2593]

Dan u mentioned that new basses are so versatile, what are your favorite (owned or unowned by you) that u would suggest a newer bass player look into?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

For new players, Sire is good quality and cheap. Fender, Ibanez, Sterling are all good. Depends on budget obviously! Sadowskys are great if a little expensive. I think the best thing to do is get down to a shop with lots of stock and try a load. You'd be surprised what you thought you'd like but don't (and vice versa).

[@jaschul]

@@OnlineBassCourses 1980s Japanese Aria basses are great if you can find them in at least very good condition.

[@joec5785]

What strings are on the RIC? I have a 78’ 4001 same color so sweet to play

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Good question - I’m not sure actually! Probably Elites…

[@jaschul]

I'll probably never own a MusicMan but that's my favorite bass. Although the Fender Jazz is still the King of Slap and Pop. Question -- don't steel strings eat up your frets?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You should start saving for one! I've heard they can but I haven't experienced that.

[@jaschul]

@@OnlineBassCourses Given my yearly income I'm more likely to pick up something like this: reverb.com/item/40410106-ibanez-srx-400-brown-with-gig-bag -- I've heard lots of positive things. BTW, ever played GHS pressurewound strings? They're "inbetween" flatwounds and roundwounds, and they sounds really nice on my 1995 Japanese Fender Precision Lyte.

[@jaschul]

Also, I'm curious -- do you have a way to "kill" the sixty-cycle-hum on your J-Bass without having both pickups on "full blast" all the time?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@jaschul looks like a great bass! No, I haven't although I'm about to order similar from Elites strings. Can't wait to try them...

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@jaschul I got mine shielded by a luthier and it seems to - mostly - do the trick. Other than that, I used to have to turn the bass in certain directions until the hum went! Annoying...

[@10INCHCRUSHER]

I like that Gibson.

[@minnesotajack1]

Fender Jazz for me

[@kirkegodfrey414]

Lux sounds, is it 'possible' that you being such a good player is part of why these sound great? :+)

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Well, thanks very much for the compliment but the basses make me sound better!

[@hotwheel6663]

Hard not to love the Rickey

[@TenFalconsMusic]

I'm surprised no Dingwall owners (Dinglewallies) chimed in to proclaim their bass is superior to all basses, both new and old.

[@rikkiportner8482]

I have a Gibson non reverse Thunderbird, MM Stingray, and and Gibson SG. Used to have a Rick which I got tired of and sold it and got a G&L. I’ve started playing Motown and I’m chomping at the bits to get a p bass. Saving up. I would like to get a vintage, but they seem a bit out of my price range. Any suggestions regarding what years that fall into vintage and won’t break the bank and get a vintage sound?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

My ‘78 cost £1200 in 2008! Not bad. I think those have gone up but I like the late 70s ones and they’re not too expensive. You’ll be looking to pay in the thousands though for a vintage P. I’m not sure about 80s ones. You could also change a cheaper P by adding era specific pickups.

[@rikkiportner8482]

Thanks Dan! Loving your channel. Just discovered it. You explain theory and technique in a way that I understand. You’re also an excellent bassist!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@rikkiportner8482 thanks very much!