The boutique bass sound is pretty much the bass. This particular configuration has become another. If so, great! Within your arsenal you
sound of every other bass on the market. It’s intermittently popular through the years and is want to cover as many bass sounds as you can
a sound that can rarely be recognized on the somewhat recognizable. Just about any of the with as few instruments as possible (unless you
radio. These basses are typically very expensive, high-dollar basses (Ken Smith, Foderra, etc.) have a lot of money and want to collect). Not
overpriced, and overrated. If you’re ever in a have this same sound. This configuration has only will each of these basses sound different
music store and you play a bass that has a ‘PJ also been copied and made affordable by the in the individual’s hands, but each of you will
configuration’ then you are hearing the sound Yamaha corporation (i.e. BB3000), as well as identify with the character of these sounds in
that I'm talking about. This configuration was the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation. your own hearts. Please feel free to send me
something that Leo Fender never intended.
questions as you search. I would be happy to
It’s basically a bass with a Fender Precision In conclusion, any bass you choose will have
Bass split pick-up in the neck position (placed one of these sounds because of these known
in the same manner as the Fender Precision) pickup configurations. So... take your time! Be
combined with a single Fender Jazz bass sure and play all of the basses I've suggested
pick-up installed in the bridge position. It is a and draw your own conclusions. It may be
higher, pingy-er sound than the Fender Jazz that you have one of them and are looking for
help!
Gary Lunn
Gary is a session player/producer/writer in Nashville,
TN. He plays for many recording session accounts
and home recording, as well as project production,
writing, and arranging. Email him for questions,
comments or scheduling at [email protected].
gracechurchnashville.com
Boutique Bass
Music Man Stingray
Fender Precision Bass
December 2018
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