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

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  • LOT OF INFO DOWN HERE:
    Classic&vintage guitars comparison.
    www.retrosound.pl
    www.restauracja-gitar.pl
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    restauracjagitar
    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

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  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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
      @freddiesoverbite6162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Cap683
      @Cap683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
    @BassRacerx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    that fretless squier sounded hypnotic

    • @electric-lee144
      @electric-lee144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      BassRacerx true

    • @olipas2775
      @olipas2775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What squier?

    • @easterntrees
      @easterntrees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @user-wt2dh9kt7s
      @user-wt2dh9kt7s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Безлад лучше всех звучал

    • @user-wt2dh9kt7s
      @user-wt2dh9kt7s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      И мьюзик Мэн

  • @GiulioDalleVedove
    @GiulioDalleVedove 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    2:16 this bass, hands down!

    • @treylem3
      @treylem3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hands down 👍🤙

    • @cuneytsonmez
      @cuneytsonmez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @IAmInfinitus208
      @IAmInfinitus208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @cuneytsonmez
      @cuneytsonmez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @Tufeeqas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same bro

  • @victorlinge92
    @victorlinge92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    (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

  • @mikaham681
    @mikaham681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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.

  • @sixsentsoldiers
    @sixsentsoldiers 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    1983 Fender Precision. WoW

    • @craigdamage
      @craigdamage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @ExtraAudioIhadtocuttosavetime
    @ExtraAudioIhadtocuttosavetime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    3:52 I LOVED IT!!

  • @zoltankelemen
    @zoltankelemen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
    @rjbron3038 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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
      @doctorjones945 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jacobpullen6949
      @jacobpullen6949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doctor Jones Ric wins for both anyway

  • @derekdean7580
    @derekdean7580 8 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    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
      @jacobsaintjames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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
      @coldstreamcybernaut2845 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jacobsaintjames
      @jacobsaintjames 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@coldstreamcybernaut2845 we talk bass wherever we can ;)

    • @kevinshiley9061
      @kevinshiley9061 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jazz bass and the P-bass!!!

    • @milanesandiaa
      @milanesandiaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed :)

  • @mateuszpiotrowski
    @mateuszpiotrowski  9 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    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
      @zaidanp7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Bass Guitar

    • @LeownskieR
      @LeownskieR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @OscarCoronel
    @OscarCoronel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    79 PBass with flatwounds

    • @D3ft0ne
      @D3ft0ne 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @OscarCoronel
      @OscarCoronel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @ItsPalm
      @ItsPalm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +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
      @smeagolmazurenko5238 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't get it man, it sounds dead

    • @macaius
      @macaius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same pick here

  • @nathanwells3566
    @nathanwells3566 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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
      @mateuszpiotrowski  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @kabassa
    @kabassa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @kabassa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @enricomosca4674
    @enricomosca4674 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    That p 79 with flat.... holy cow

  • @punkjazz88
    @punkjazz88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @pillepalle3614
    @pillepalle3614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

    • @Yodelinthegully-d7r
      @Yodelinthegully-d7r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @traipsed
    @traipsed 8 ปีที่แล้ว +309

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

    • @voiceofexperience
      @voiceofexperience 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That Ric tho... Damn! 😍

    • @Ampher03
      @Ampher03 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

    • @reiniervanzwieten7092
      @reiniervanzwieten7092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      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
      @McDoinky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Raise your action

    • @rossco420
      @rossco420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mlsoundlab
    @mlsoundlab 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @mateuszpiotrowski
      @mateuszpiotrowski  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @MrHestichs
      @MrHestichs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @Ndlanding 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MrHestichs
      @MrHestichs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

    • @bflo1000
      @bflo1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. I also prefer humbuckers to thin sounding single coils.

  • @SombraPiloto
    @SombraPiloto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @kabassa
      @kabassa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked that bass.

  • @NelsonMontana1234
    @NelsonMontana1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now that's how you do a comparison test.

  • @alexeyg7210
    @alexeyg7210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That Greco 1982 has amazingly deep tone

  • @wrobinson1702
    @wrobinson1702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Flamestar320
    @Flamestar320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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)

  • @mrgarbage5446
    @mrgarbage5446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @MJPGuitar
    @MJPGuitar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That 83 p bass sounds gorgeous

  • @neillp3827
    @neillp3827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jkf9167
    @jkf9167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @D3ft0ne
    @D3ft0ne 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @Crushin123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @kosmicwizard
      @kosmicwizard 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @synystersevilheir
    @synystersevilheir 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @hermanboing8489
    @hermanboing8489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @albertlarroca1271
    @albertlarroca1271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 !!

  • @luciosalustiano5837
    @luciosalustiano5837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @IAmInfinitus208
    @IAmInfinitus208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @stoutlager6325
    @stoutlager6325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @StratmanDarrell
    @StratmanDarrell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @jasondorsey7110 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Selios2112
    @Selios2112 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The '83 Precision was my personal favourite

  • @BuryZenekZjeCiKota
    @BuryZenekZjeCiKota 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @plinkbottle
    @plinkbottle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @mbass718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @kosmicwizard
      @kosmicwizard 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too!

    • @bflo1000
      @bflo1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Fender P basses have such enormous THUMP to them, even w a pick and ESPECIALLY w flats. I still prefer rounds though. Besides a P bass, others that sound good w a pick is most Gibson basses (especially the vintage EB "mud basses"). Other basses, like a J bass must be plucked unless it's a powerful vintage style amp like a Sunn.

  • @monkeymindmatters
    @monkeymindmatters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @littleblackcloud86
    @littleblackcloud86 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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
      @ernestochang1744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @pillepalle3614 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuji Oxford the peavey was huge.

    • @mikekachman1090
      @mikekachman1090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @mbass718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @killerriot22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @stormsavage6673
    @stormsavage6673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @billfraser1491
    @billfraser1491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gisbon bass are so underrated

  • @ChurchillCigar
    @ChurchillCigar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @Adefesio94
      @Adefesio94 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ChurchillCigar
      @ChurchillCigar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Belabor92
    @Belabor92 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @seppoinnanen3227
    @seppoinnanen3227 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @StuntcatTV
    @StuntcatTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    gonna learn that sweet melody now.

  • @Losbass
    @Losbass 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @kuyaferds8715
    @kuyaferds8715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mproductionsmusik
    @mproductionsmusik 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fender 1979 PBass with flatwounds!

  • @NiloGiacomelli
    @NiloGiacomelli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @johnprice8742
      @johnprice8742 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 !

  • @bassplayerthebest
    @bassplayerthebest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @deathrowe3682
    @deathrowe3682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @jasondorsey7110 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @paddydaddyo
    @paddydaddyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ...

  • @tuggerjaegger2886
    @tuggerjaegger2886 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Adefesio94
    @Adefesio94 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 !

  • @9Sheep
    @9Sheep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Wheresthepepsibismol
      @Wheresthepepsibismol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @MaliVinnyB
    @MaliVinnyB 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!

  • @GordonBraicks
    @GordonBraicks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @skylerrizzi
    @skylerrizzi 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hytak18
    @hytak18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That ‘79 Precision with flatwounds sounded the best to me

  • @markbogan7869
    @markbogan7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @craigdamage
    @craigdamage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Shalom111
    @Shalom111 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @JamaisMEC
    @JamaisMEC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @normg2242
    @normg2242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting!

  • @NelsonMontana1234
    @NelsonMontana1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frankperricone2065
    @frankperricone2065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @mattseymour8637
    @mattseymour8637 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jwkelley
    @jwkelley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @psslg2467
    @psslg2467 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    '83 P-Bass all the way

  • @mateuszpiotrowski
    @mateuszpiotrowski  9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Please Watch in 1080p!!

  • @cuneytsonmez
    @cuneytsonmez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Four winners by far;
    Fender JB 1977
    Rickenbacker 1976
    Fernandes bxb explorer 1985 (even though I hate that weird shape)
    Gibsons, all three
    The rest is either weak (as body or pickups) or synthetic sounding.
    The weakness for some of them (especially for the Precissions) comes from their gauges. I wouldn't use flatwounds on a Precission.

  • @AlexFerreira-el9xp
    @AlexFerreira-el9xp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1.Aria sb700
    2.Fender pbass 79' flat
    3.Music Man
    4.Ripper
    5.Greco Eb2
    6.Peavey t40
    7.Rickenbacker
    8.Fender JB 74'
    9.Gibson Rd
    10.Squier fretless
    11.Fender pb555
    12.Fernandez Bxp
    13.Greco Eb3
    14.Fender pbass 83'
    15.Fender JB 77'
    15.Aria ZZB

  • @paulj0557tonehead
    @paulj0557tonehead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @FranLegon
    @FranLegon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best bass comparison video i've ever watched!!

  • @aceguitarman
    @aceguitarman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 :)

  • @fyllingenoy131
    @fyllingenoy131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @fyllingenoy131
      @fyllingenoy131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cleanwindow_7869 Huh?

    • @fyllingenoy131
      @fyllingenoy131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cleanwindow_7869 What the fuck is your problem?

  • @chrissharkey9644
    @chrissharkey9644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Herehear49
    @Herehear49 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bigbass421
    @bigbass421 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @GordoFlach
    @GordoFlach 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @relaxjack2249
    @relaxjack2249 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Dispensational_David
    @Dispensational_David 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @HoosierRooster
    @HoosierRooster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Sungodv
    @Sungodv 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kwaapie
    @kwaapie ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @plinkbottle
    @plinkbottle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kurdott
    @kurdott 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job man! Straight to the point comparison!

  • @kungpuk5186
    @kungpuk5186 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ramongonzalezgabarri469
    @ramongonzalezgabarri469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @myopicshah
    @myopicshah 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love fender PB79, JB77, Rick 4001 '76 & Aria SB700

  • @TheChadPad
    @TheChadPad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ArvenSkankin
    @ArvenSkankin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like sound of Fender 1974

  • @Oasudude
    @Oasudude 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    really honest sound, one can really hear the basses as they would sound in a good quality bass amp or studio super honest !

  • @TXFRecords
    @TXFRecords 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fender Jazz Bass USA 1977 is my favourite in terms of sound

  • @NNCMMC
    @NNCMMC 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Peavey T-40 is goooood ))

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Back in the early 80´s, our bassist got a Peavey. Dull, dull, dull. No character. He took the hint and eventually arrived at a great Precision.

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ndlanding Sounds like that bassist didn’t try hard enough. Those T40s can sound like almost every other bass depending on how you set the controls.

  • @Noseheros
    @Noseheros 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that aria sounded amazing

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Gibson Ripper was great, also the Fender P did it for me. I would take the P over the J bass if I had to choose one.