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Are Mexican jazz basses good?
For the working bassist, the Mexican Jazz is a perfect fit, and it’s one of the top bass guitars under $1000 you’re going to find. The neck is maple with a “modern C” shape, and a 20-fret fingerboard made of either maple or rosewood. Of course, it’s a personal preference if you’d rather maple or rosewood.
Is Precision or Jazz bass better?
The Precision Bass neck is meatier at the nut (roughly 43mm) and maintains a pretty consistent thickness along its length. The Jazz Bass neck tapers as you get to the nut (roughly 38mm), where the strings are routed tighter. Some players felt that this tapered feel at the nut offered easier fingering.
Who plays Precision Bass?
There are a lot of bass players who prefer playing a P-Bass. The Motown legend James Jamerson uses a ’62 P-Bass that he calls “the funk machine”. Donald “Duck” Dunn, Carol Kaye, Pino Palladino, Steve Harris, Willie Weeks, Sting, Paul Simon and George Porter Jr. are just some of the notable P-Bass users.
What bass does flea use?
Modulus bass
Flea relies on his main Modulus bass for the majority of the set. It’s outfitted with a Modulus Lane Poor pickup, which is no longer in production, an Aguilar preamp, and a Leo Quan Badass bridge.
What bass does Red Hot Chili Peppers use?
Flea relies on his main Modulus bass for the majority of the set. It’s outfitted with a Modulus Lane Poor pickup, which is no longer in production, an Aguilar preamp, and a Leo Quan Badass bridge.
Are Lakland basses better than fenders?
The consensus is that Lakland Skyline (and U.S) basses are more reliable than the U.S Fenders in terms of quality control. Skylines are renowned for maintaining a consistent high-quality construction across models – which is not always the case for Fenders.
What is the best Fender Bass to buy?
The Lakland Skyline 55-02, for example, is often found to be comparable with an American Fender in quality while being more affordable. The Skyline 44-02 and the 44-64 (Duck Dunn) are commonly considered amazing basses to play. SEE ALSO: Are Fender Basses Really Worth It? The Raw Truth
What is the difference between a Fender skyline and Fender J Bass?
The Skyline J bass, while passive, has a more modern J tone than the Fender – some players actually choose to own both. The Skyline has a very clear and even sound without dead spots across all strings and throughout the neck. In contrast, Fenders tend to have from a few weak notes.