Best Bass For Jazz
The electric bass entered the jazz world almost immediately after its introduction, when vibraphonist Lionel Hampton endorsed the Fender Precision. Even so, the upright bass has continued to be a jazz tradition. In spite of this, or maybe because of it, instrument companies have sought to bridge the gap between the bass guitar and bass fiddle for the last 50 years. In my humble opinion, they’ve succeeded.
Why it's best:
Your first bass may have been a Yamaha. They make some great, low-priced instruments. Your last bass may also be a Yamaha. They’ve been in business for a long time, and they know what they’re doing. The TRB has a lot of the same features as other basses, includin... read full reviewAvailable From:
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Why it's a best pick:
Lakland (pronounced LAKE-land) is a Chicago-based company that specializes in high-end, Fender-inspired electric basses. Their lower-priced Skyline models are built in Korea as an affordable alternative to their American counterparts. The aptly-named Hollowbody is a fully ho...
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Why it's a best pick:
Modeled on the 1966 Ampeg AUB, the Imola has a chambered korina wood body, a bolt-on maple neck, and high-quality Wilkinson hardware and electronics. There are also 4-string, fretted and fretless versions available. Street price: $720...
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Why it's a best pick:
From 1966 to 1968, Ampeg made an electric bass called the AEB. It was available with or without frets, had a chambered solid body with F-holes on both the front and back, and produced a big, warm tone, not unlike an upright bass. The AEB showed up in bands like Steppenwolf, ...
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Why it's a best pick:
The Telecaster-shaped Godin A4 falls into that small but successful category of feedback-resistant electric instruments that reproduce the sound of acoustic instruments. The chambered body has a solid cedar top and a rosewood bridge, just like an acoustic, but the active EQ ...
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