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Top 10 Basses
Top 10 Basses
1. Fender Jazz Bass
The Fender Jazz is almost the undisputed winner, it has the same incredible quality of the Precision but it has a more versatile sound. With its more trebly tone the Jazz (or J bass) stands out from the mix, making it the choice for Jazz players and those who want to play more melodically.
2. Fender Precision Bass
The P bass was the first bass to come from fender guitars, two pickups close to neck position gives a smooth tone that brings joy to the ears of any bassist into blues, rock or Motown. The bass has a warmer and deeper sound than the J and it is slightly less versatile.
3. Gibson Thunderbird
The Thunderbird is Rock ‘n’ Roll. The axe of choice for many rock players such as Nikki Sixx, John Entwistle, Jean Simmons and Josh Reedy. With its humbuckers and heavy tone this bass is a true monster (a heavy one too). The standard model has a cool sunburst finish and of course the iconic eagle on the pickguard.
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Justin Meldal-Johnson
You might know JMJ as the bassist for Beck or Nine Inch Nails or one of the many other acts he’s played with. The guy is a legend of the bass and has some amazing basses in his arsenal. These are the photos from my interview with him.
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Jean Baudin
These pictures are taken from my interview with Jean Baudin on the blog.
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Jens Ritter
Ritter Platinum Concept
In the previous post I featured a bass made by Jens Ritter ( a platinum concept bass) and it received some attention so I decided to write a piece about him. Jens Ritter is a German luthier, widely recognised for is extreme and cutting edge bass designs. His basses are works of art! He grew up in a small German town crafting with his Dad and learned many of his skills from a young age. He is often referred to as the “Stradivarius” of the Bass Guitar.
After studying at an academy of technical arts, Jens opened his company he also studied Stradivarius Violin-making and engineering which he employs in his designs. In other words, the guy was pretty much born to make basses! His creations are of the highest quality and hang on the walls of famous musicians like Prince and Mary J Blige as well as the walls of galleries. So if you just won the lottery or you just make an honest living, you can probably get one! I would be to scared to play one…. But they look great on wall hangers. http://www.ritter-instruments.com/
An incredibly large piece of bling.
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